Psychodrama has been around for nearly 100 years and can be an effective tool for helping people struggling with a number of challenges, including addictions and trauma. Psychodrama therapy techniques can help people give voice and action to areas of their lives that have kept them stuck. Those areas are what may be hindering their […]
Holistic drug rehab is a unique treatment approach that aims to treat all aspects of those recovering from addiction. It’s a little different than traditional addiction rehab because this approach strives to treat and unify the mind, body, and spirit with a variety of therapies, rather than simply treating the symptoms of substance use disorder.Alternative
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Codependent relationships are one-sided, unhealthy relationships where one person is highly or completely dependent on another person to meet their emotional and self-esteem needs. At the same time, they enable the other person in the relationship to maintain self-destructive behaviors, such as alcohol or drug abuse. recognizing and overcoming codependency Codependency Serves a Need Codependent
Nearly everyone likely experiences anxiety at some point in their lives. Perhaps you experienced anxiety before taking a test, before a date, or during a job interview. There are other types of anxiety, which potentially leads to a variety of debilitating signs and symptoms, and possibly begins interfering in a person’s life. The Ranch PA
What is codependency? It’s a question that comes up a lot with families looking at drug and alcohol treatment. People in relationships strive to support one another. In a way, codependency is born out of this need to be there for someone you love. Understanding the term codependency is essential if you care for someone
Depression is a serious mental illness (SMI) that commonly occurs alongside substance use disorder (SUD) or addiction. A substance use disorder involves dependence on alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs such as heroin or cocaine. Individuals battling a depressive disorder feel hopeless and may exhibit other signs of depression. Fortunately, a dual diagnosis treatment center
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What is dialectical behavior therapy? Also known as DBT, it originally emerged from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Both DBT and CBT shape thought and behavior for the better. As evidence-based therapies, DBT and CBT show positive and beneficial outcomes. What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy Meant to Treat? DBT treats any type of mood or thought
From all outer appearances, one would never guess one of the world’s top supermodels struggles with social anxiety. Bella Hadid, who graced five Vogue covers, two Elle covers, and one Harper’s Bazaar cover in September 2017 alone, is one of an estimated 17 million adults in the U.S. affected by social anxiety disorder (SAD).Many people
How Depression and Anxiety Impact Addiction There isn’t always a clear answer as to what started first, your depression and anxiety, or your addiction. For some people, the need to dull feelings or find a way to escape from depression leads to an abuse of substances. For others, addiction begins after being prescribed pain medication
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Everybody agrees that cancer, diabetes, and heart problems are diseases. Reading any addiction recovery blog, you will most likely see addiction referred to as a disease. But is addiction a disease? If you break things down and look at what addiction has in common with the other three listed here, even those who currently don’t
