Addiction

Can Mindfulness Meditation Work for Addiction? An Exploration of These Possibilities

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A growing number of rehab centers are integrating alternative care options into their treatment plans. For example, mindfulness meditation has become a popular option for many going through addiction treatment. However, you may ask yourself whether mindfulness meditation can be effective. It can be challenging for many people to believe that a simple technique like mindfulness […]

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How Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers Work

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Therapists at dual diagnosis treatment centers recognize that co-occurring disorders are at the root of some substance use cases. If this is true for you or a loved one, you need specific help that only dual diagnosis treatment centers can provide. What can you expect from one of these treatment programs? Can they accomplish what other

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How to Lower Your Stress During the Holidays 

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The holidays are stressful for so many reasons. For a person struggling with mental health or substance use concerns, normal holiday stress can feel unmanageable. Dealing with difficult family members, financial stress, and feeling pressure to make everything perfect have the potential to derail even the most carefully planned holiday events. In this blog post,

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Understanding the Dual Diagnosis Definition

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The term dual diagnosis describes an individual who meets the diagnostic criteria for a mental health concern and a diagnosable substance use concern. Many of the doctor-prescribed medications that alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, pain, and chronic fatigue impair people’s ability to self-regulate and stick with an effective dose. If you are concerned that you

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The Science of Psychological Dependence

Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Substance Use /
For someone who doesn’t suffer from an addiction, it’s easy to think, “Anyone can quit with the right willpower.” The reality is that it’s not that simple. Physical and psychological dependence make it nearly impossible to quit without help. Sure, ending physical dependence is possible with an intensive detoxification process. However, the main reason people

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Struggling with Addiction During the Holidays

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The desire to be sober for the holidays will not prevent a person in active addiction from seeking refuge in drugs or alcohol. Once a person develops physical or psychological dependence, an extended period of sobriety is required before the brain starts releasing feel-good chemicals in response to feel-good situations.  Active addiction prevents people from

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Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers in Oregon

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What happens when the chemicals that allow relief from symptoms of mental health concerns cause impairments that prevent people from functioning? People with mental health issues are especially vulnerable to developing unhealthy chemical dependencies. Drug interactions are complicated. And it’s hard to know who to trust. At Crestview, we view medication management as an essential part of

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