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…
Drug and alcohol addiction can deplete your body of vital nutrients. We know that eating fresh, healthy, nutritious food is an important part of a holistic addiction treatment environment. We use nutrition therapy to help alleviate nutritional deficiencies and to promote healthy lifestyle habits. Many people who attend one of our addiction treatment programs haven’t…
Are you unable to leave home? Do you worry about the complications from COVID? Yet, at the same time, you know you still need to have access to drug and alcohol treatment. When you are in these situations, you may be unsure of what steps to take to reach recovery. Our telehealth treatment program may…
Once you decide to get help for drug or alcohol dependency, you have the option to choose between an outpatient or inpatient treatment program. Inpatient care involves living in our facility while you attend several therapy options. If you have children or a job, you may worry about the impact of staying at a residential treatment…
Addiction is often paired with mental health disorders. You may learn that you have one as you start working through addiction treatment. Yet, you may be unsure what steps to take to manage both conditions and find your way forward to living a healthy and happy life. Here’s the good news. Our team at Crestview Recovery will…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that many people develop after experiencing a traumatic event that their brain is unable to process. People with PTSD often develop problematic responses when they experience an emotion that is similar to an emotion they struggled with during a traumatic event. Being unable to cope with particular emotions…
International Self-Care Day is held on July 24. Established in 2011 by the International Self-Care Foundation, the purpose of the day is to raise awareness of living a healthy lifestyle by practicing self-care. At Crestview Recovery, we believe that practicing self-care will help our participants–especially those enrolled in dual diagnosis treatment programs–focus on their wellness…
The month of June is the perfect time to get sober. For those who have started addiction recovery, celebrating a sober Pride Month may mean making a few changes to the way you celebrated in the past. Yet, it can still be enjoyable and full of opportunities for having fun. If you are struggling now…