What is somatic therapy?

What is Somatic Therapy?

What is somatic therapy? It’s a holistic approach to treating addiction that treats the mind, body, and spirit for a well-rounded treatment experience. It involves talk therapy and mind-body exercises that have proven to be very effective in treating addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental health disorders. Somatic therapy works by helping the body…

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Ambien Withdrawal Symptoms

Over the past couple of decades, prescription medications have grown quite a reputation for their tendency to be addictive. As with addictions to alcohol, smoking or other drugs, nobody intends to develop an addiction to them; unlike these things, prescriptions are usually forced by a circumstance that renders not taking the medication a worse situation…

Woman wondering, "How long do Adderall withdrawal symptoms last?"

How Long Do Adderall Withdrawal Symptoms Last?

One of the main reasons why people don’t seek rehab for Adderall addiction is because they’re afraid of withdrawal. Fearing withdrawal is normal because of the discomfort that it causes. However, people can take comfort in the fact that withdrawal doesn’t last forever. If that’s the case, how long do Adderall withdrawal symptoms last? And…

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Types of Holistic Healing Methods

The concept of holistic healing has been around for centuries when Hippocrates understood that people were more complex than originally thought. Hippocrates believed that all of the separate parts of a person needed to work together equally. In other words, people have mental, physical, and spiritual aspects that need to work together as a whole…

Mental health disorders caused by drug abuse

Mental Health Disorders Caused by Drug Abuse

Addiction is a multi-tiered concern that can affect every element of your health, including physical, psychological, and spiritual factors. Unfortunately, mental disorders from drug use are a widespread problem that can cause a myriad of difficulties with your overall health and personal recovery. Thankfully, there are also many ways that you can use high-quality mental…

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Hiking Therapy at Crestview Recovery

Hiking in nature is a very therapeutic activity that relieves stress and increases happiness. Also, it’s a great form of exercise. Addiction centers are beginning to offer more holistic treatment options for mental health therapy. Options can include art or music therapy, animal therapy, and hiking therapy for addiction recovery. Exercise causes the release of…

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What are the Different Types of Dissociative Disorders?

Dissociative disorders are a type of mental health disorder that affects a person’s ability to identify with themselves and the world around them. Men and women can lose touch with reality randomly, which can cause significant problems with their work and personal lives. Several types of dissociative disorders can impact men’s and women’s ability to…

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How Can Childhood Trauma Impact Someone in Adulthood?

The effects of childhood trauma in adulthood can be significant if the trauma is never adequately addressed. Men and women can experience lingering depression, PTSD, addiction, and other mental health disorders that will worsen over time. Unfortunately, it can cause low self-esteem and problems focusing at work or school. It’s these and other issues that…