Addiction Therapy

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The Connection Between OCD and Alcoholism

Addiction Therapy, Alcohol Addiction, Recovery /
When most people think of OCD or obsessive-compulsive disorder, they think of an excessively clean environment, someone who counts their steps, or people who can't stop washings their hands. While these can all be symptoms of OCD, the disorder is far more complicated than quirky behaviors. OCD is an anxiety disorder and many people who suffer [...]

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Trauma-Informed Approach

Addiction Therapy, Mental Health, Rehabilitation /
Trauma refers to intense emotional and physical experiences caused by a stressful event or events. When an individual experiences accidents, violence, natural disaster, or abuse, it can all lead to trauma. Additionally, many people who experienced trauma tend to abuse substances. A trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy or another trauma therapy is the ideal way to take

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Understanding Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Anxiety, Mental Health, PTSD /
What is motivational enhancement therapy (MET)? It's a therapeutic program that increases a person’s motivation to make positive life changes. Specifically for men and women who have an addiction to alcohol, marijuana, and other mental health disorders. It's a form of behavioral therapy that has proven to be effective in treating addiction to multiple substances.

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What Will I Learn in Contingency Management Therapy?

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Mental Health, Opioid Addiction Rehab /
Addiction is a dangerous mental health disorder that affects more than 40 million men and women each year. There is no cure for addiction, However, there are several behavioral therapies that are proven to be effective in treating addiction and helping men and women live sober lives. Contingency management techniques use a rewards-based system to

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Individual in counseling session for addiction recovery

Why is Individual Counseling Important?

Addiction Therapy, Mental Health, therapy /
Addiction is a mental health illness that affects roughly 42 million men and women in the U.S. each year. Fortunately, there are several treatment programs that can treat addiction through a combination of group and individual counseling, holistic therapy, and medication-assisted treatment. Individual therapy is a necessity in the recovery process as it requires a

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Therapist Taking Notes During a Session on Her Patient’s Experience with Codependency

The Dangers of Codependency

Addiction, Addiction Therapy, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Substance Use /
A codependent relationship involves two people who rely on each other in unhealthy ways that limit the potential for growth in each individual. Codependency is often mistaken for love, acceptance, selflessness, and loyalty. However, it is born out of guilt, loneliness, fear, pain, and weakness. Getting a hotel room for an addicted individual because you

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