Being unable to sleep is one of the most frustrating dilemmas faced by people in early recovery. People who have become reliant on drugs and alcohol to fall asleep often find that sleep is impossible. Whether you are in a residential treatment center or even outpatient drug addiction therapy, insomnia is one of the main difficulties…
Addiction is a vast and complex condition. Becoming dependant on addictive drugs causes people to lose their sex drive and rely only on drugs for a dopamine release. Using harmful amounts of psychoactive chemicals causes the brain to release a powerful and overwhelming rush of pleasurable neurotransmitters that are responsible for the positive effects of…
Dance therapy provides an avenue for expression that serves as an emotional outlet, physical activity, and creative art form. Dance allows people to communicate feelings without words, and there is tremendous healing power in this kind of expression. Exposure to dance movement therapy can allow a person to achieve cognitive, physical, social, and emotional empowerment. This…
Addiction affects more than the body. It also affects the mind, spirit, and soul. This is why sobriety isn’t just a physical process. Knowing the psychotherapy definition as it relates to addiction treatment may help you see why this type of therapy is so beneficial in rehab and beyond. What Is Psychotherapy? Psychotherapy is also…
Keeping a journal is an excellent way to reflect on your progress as you navigate your way through holistic drug rehab and transition into a life of purpose, meaning, and functionality. Whether you write in a physical journal or in the notes app on your phone, journaling can help people keep track of ideas, identify concerns,…
A cornerstone of addiction recovery and substance abuse treatment involves the concept of emotional sobriety. Being emotionally sober means facing life’s obstacles without escaping into familiar but unhealthy emotional spirals that have a history of preventing growth and self-actualization in your life. It doesn’t mean limiting your emotions or preventing yourself from feeling them; it means…
The observance of National Recovery Month happens every year in September. The purpose of National Recovery Month is to identify effective recovery practices, highlight the achievements with the recovery community and acknowledge the dedication of organizations supporting recovery. Crestview Recovery Center is committed to providing addiction treatment to participants in our various programs who are…
World Mental Health Day is observed every year on October 10. More than 100 countries participate in World Mental Health Day by sharing information about mental health and advocating for people to seek mental health treatment. However, supporting people in need of mental health treatment is an ongoing discussion that requires care and compassion. Crestview…
Residential rehab programs are designed to be safe, effective, and healing. The people who receive care are given a chance to attend to their mental health in a homelike setting. They are surrounded by peers and staff who live in a community with a common goal of recovery. In a residential setting, the staff is trained…
When it comes to treating addiction, people have a lot of options. One such option is conversational or talk therapy. Many people have heard of this type of psychotherapy, but not everyone knows much about it. To make matters worse, a lot of what they do know is a myth. What Is Talk Therapy? Talk…