Presently, chronic pain is giving more people severe discomfort on a daily basis. In fact, the NIH reports that 76.2 million Americans experience pain lasting at least 24 hours each year. Hence, the number of prescriptions written for pain medicine is astoundingly high. Namely, opioid drugs like morphine are used to block the pain sensations.…
Trauma refers to intense emotional and physical experiences caused by a stressful event or events. When an individual experiences accidents, violence, natural disaster, or abuse, it can all lead to trauma. Additionally, many people who experienced trauma tend to abuse substances. A trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy or another trauma therapy is the ideal way to take…
Behavioral therapy involves a broad range of therapeutic techniques used to change maladaptive behaviors and promote growth. Behavioral therapy encourages the client to develop healthier, more effective patterns of behavior. The goal of behavior therapy is to help a person align their behavior with their goals and eliminate unwanted behaviors. Behavioral therapy is rooted in…
Attending a quality drug rehab program is the safest way to overcome a substance use problem. If you or a loved one struggles with addiction, treatment involving cognitive behavioral therapy could be the best solution. Before you commit to treatment, you need to assess your substance use and options with the proper recovery staff. What…
Alcohol use disorder is quickly becoming a widespread problem in the United States. Some statistics say that one in eight people are addicted to alcohol. Other experts tell us that thousands of people die each year due to alcohol use disorder. The one thing we know for sure is that alcohol presents a very real…
Drug addiction is a serious problem plaguing many people in the United States and around the world. Over the past decade, we’ve seen a two-fold increase in deaths due to drug overdoses. The drug epidemic affects people of all ages, races, and genders, striking every area of our country. The need for an outpatient drug…