There are many addiction rehab myths for those seeing treatment for a substance issues. Almost 6 million people in the past year entered rehab [4]. A person who struggles with an addiction is most likely struggling with a secondary psychological condition like anxiety and depression. Typically addictions are used to self-medicate or self cope with [...]
Contributor: Staff of Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center When it comes to addiction recovery and treatment, some of the most common approaches we are familiar with include rehabilitation, medication, 12-step groups, and behavioral interventions. Most people would not think to include creative arts, dance, movement, music or drama on the list of effective treatments for [...]
In my house, we often go out with friends, family, or stay in for a family evening. What do you picture? I know in my mind I think of a Norman Rockwell picture where everyone is sitting around a fire, talking or playing a board game not struggling with a social media addiction in families. [...]
I had to get rid of the victim mentality to move forward in my healing journey. I couldn’t become a victor until I stopped believing that I was a victim. Victim and victor sound similar, but the only thing that separates them are the last two letters; a small difference, with an enormous impact. Sometimes [...]
Halfway houses are transitional homes that are housing for individuals recovering from drugs or alcohol. Some states call halfway homes ‘sober living homes.’ Individuals who enter halfway houses typically do so because they are discharging from residential treatment or a hospital, are homeless and struggling with addiction, or enter after prison. Other individuals enter halfway [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.