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Women’s Support Groups: Building Community and Strength in Recovery

Recovery is rarely a straight path, and women often face challenges that are unique to their gender, including trauma, caregiving responsibilities, and social stigma. A women’s support group addresses these challenges directly by providing both emotional and practical support in a setting designed specifically for women.

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Dealing with a Technology Addiction

While technology use isn't a primary treatment focus at Crestview Recovery, we understand that unhealthy or compulsive digital habits, especially around social media, can impact daily life and emotional well-being. During the pandemic, increased screen time and online engagement left many people feeling more isolated than connected.   At our Oregon facility, Crestview Recovery primarily

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Why is Family Therapy Important to Addiction Recovery?

Addiction is a serious mental health disorder that affects millions of men and women each year in Portland and across the country. It impacts the lives of the person abusing drugs or alcohol as well as their family and loved ones. Family therapy and addiction recovery are a perfect combination. Together, they create a more

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5 Common Causes of Childhood Trauma

Childhood trauma can have lingering effects that are felt long into adulthood and seriously impact people’s mental health. It can cause depression and anxiety and negatively impact work and personal relationships. There are multiple causes of childhood trauma that can impact children now and in the future. Starting treatment for childhood trauma today is essential

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How to Cope with Loneliness in Mental Health Treatment

After you go through recovery, you may have to distance yourself from former friends who still use alcohol and drugs. Coping with loneliness could leave you feeling depressed. Addressing these feelings with positive changes can help you make new connections and avoid a relapse. At our mental health treatment center in Oregon, Crestview Recovery uses

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Substance Use Group Therapy Activities Can Help You Succeed

Getting help for substance use is very valuable. One of the ways to get good advice is through interaction with others who are facing the same issues. Substance use group therapy activities can be an essential part of that interaction. While experts recommend individual therapy, many people who are facing substance use issues enjoy their

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5 Fun Sober Group Activities

Many sober group activities are included in a group therapy program that is a part of an all-encompassing addiction treatment plan. While some people may feel afraid to open up to others during therapy, they soon discover the benefits of different life perspectives while developing long-lasting, supportive friendships. An addiction group therapy program is an

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