At Crestview Recovery, we use art therapy for addiction recovery and as a tool to aid the psychological aspect of recovery. It allows you to tap into your creative and intuitive sides. Then, you can use these attributes to regulate emotions and heal your body and mind. Encouraging creativity promotes healing, communication, and emotion regulation.…
You can avoid common addiction triggers with coping skills you learn in rehab. The first step includes understanding your personal triggers and how to counteract them. At Crestview Recovery, you can receive the care you need through outpatient or residential and inpatient treatment programs that put you on the road to recovery. In the meantime, pick…
Addiction can occur in many forms and affect many areas of your life. By and large, alcohol use disorder (AUD) and drug addiction are the most common substance use disorders affecting Americans. Recognizing the damaging effects of substance use can drive you to get help from an addiction treatment center in Oregon or one near you. Need…
No single therapy program works for everyone. Sometimes, it takes a unique program that gets people outside of their comfort zones. For many of them, outdoor therapy does that. It provides healing and rewarding experiences that they simply can’t get from other forms of therapy. Do you want to know more about experiential therapy? Call…
As scientists learn more about addiction, their knowledge improves treatment methods. One common pattern in substance use is that of the three stages of addiction. These stages show how addiction develops and continues. By understanding the stages, it’s possible to use the knowledge for a better chance of lasting sobriety. Do you need an addiction…
There are numerous treatment methods for substance use and addiction. Most rehab centers use traditional methods. However, more are starting to use alternative and holistic therapies to complement those methods. These therapies provide individuals who want to recover with the tools that they need to achieve and maintain recovery. Take a look at what yoga…
Many people who turn to drug and alcohol abuse feel alone and abandoned. They often believe no one else understands what they’re going through. In rehab, they find out how untrue this is. They meet peers who have experienced the same struggles, doubts, and problems due to substance dependency. Addiction support groups for men —…
Integrative therapy, also known as mind-body therapy, is a progressive form of psychotherapy that combines an array of therapeutic tools and approaches to fit the needs of each client. This forward-thinking approach to healing and easing strife seeks to promote inner resilience and personal balance. In fact, integrative therapy has been shown to be effective…
Meth affects the chemical balance in the brain and every major organ in the body. Because of its effects, people who abuse the drug can suffer a lot of mental and physical damage. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, meth is one of the most addictive drugs in the world. In fact, it’s…
Everyone is born with chemicals in their brain called neurotransmitters. Some of these neurotransmitter chemicals make us feel happier, and some make us feel more energetic. When we don’t have enough of some of these chemicals, we may feel tired, down, or lacking in energy. Some people even have a chemical imbalance. When this occurs,…