DBT Therapy Techniques for Substance Abuse
DBT therapy techniques promote growth for individuals in treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. In dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), you practice DBT therapy techniques to promote lasting change in recovery from substance use disorder. Building skills is a core part of dialectical behavior therapy and recovery in general. During substance abuse treatment, groups participate in […]
Codependent Relationships
What Is a Codependent Relationship? A codependent relationship involves an imbalance of authority and power between two people. In a relationship, romantic or not, codependency occurs when you alter your behaviors, interests, and beliefs to fit those of your partner. Codependent behaviors are especially common in relationships involving substance use disorders (SUD). Prioritizing someone else’s […]
Are Withdrawal Symptoms Dangerous?
Withdrawal symptoms present as the physical and mental symptoms that occur during a period of lowered or no substance abuse. Depending on the substance of abuse, symptoms can vary. However, withdrawal symptoms are dangerous, requiring medical care to prevent life-threatening effects. However, on average alcohol and drug withdrawal will have three main stages following your […]
The Link Between Trauma and Addiction
In many instances of addiction, our substance abuse and maladaptive behaviors are byproducts of trauma. Unfortunate as it is, most of us go through some sort of traumatic experience, and as a result, most of us react with instinctive, emotion-based behaviors. While the symptoms triggered by trauma typically pass, some people find themselves struggling to […]
Can My Family Visit Me In Rehab?
As guests integrate evidence-based practices into their routine, they start to heal and begin their recovery. As a result, recovery provides perspective and clarity that encourages guests to rekindle their relationships with loved ones. For this reason, guests often wonder if they have the option of a family visit in rehab. During treatment, guests navigate […]
How To Protect Yourself Against COVID-19
There are a lot of rumors and false claims surrounding COVID-19 cures. However, there are many everyday preventative measures that you can take in order to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19. It is vital to practice safety precautions to protect yourself, your loved ones, and others so that the COVID-19 global pandemic can finally […]
Resolve in Addiction Recovery
New Year’s Resolution Whether your 2021 New Year’s resolution is to begin your recovery journey or continue your sobriety for another year to come, your decision is commendable. After all, the first step to solving a problem is acknowledging there is a problem. The second step is to have the willpower to make a plan […]
Top 5 Pre-Sobriety Fears
I was talking with a friend in AA, trying to figure out why people suffering from substance abuse disorder delay their recovery. Then I realized, a big part of that hesitation is fear. After mulling this information over, I compiled a comprehensive list of the Top 5 Pre-Sobriety Fears. While acknowledging the general motivations behind […]
Making Up For Lost Emotional and Social Development in Active Addiction
Oftentimes parents and loved ones of our guests are baffled at the behavior of their recovering loved ones. They can find it difficult to understand the impatience and rude remarks, or the general lack of interest and social graces. We understand as clinicians that have treated countless people with addiction, that the many years of […]
Recovering while Parenting Children
There are many things we can learn from flying in a plane. One is the safest way guardians can parent their children. I’m referring to the Federal Aviation Administration’s mandate that before taking off, flight attendants must show and tell how the emergency oxygen features of the plane work. It goes something like this: In […]
