One of the reasons mindfulness is an effective complementary treatment for drug and alcohol abuse is that it reframes the way you see the world. For someone struggling with addiction, the world can seem like a very cold and hopeless place. You might have experienced a lot of suffering, and may see few possibilities ahead. […]
Read More »Music therapy is a supplementary therapy modality that is used in treating mental illness. Recently, addiction centers have started offering music therapy as part of addiction treatment. What is music therapy and what part does it play in addiction recovery? What is Music Therapy? Music therapy involves the use of music to facilitate the experience […]
Read More »Ray is a musician who became addicted to methamphetamines. After overdosing, Ray spent a couple of months in drug rehab, during which they embraced the program and became optimistic about life once again. They also began to identify as gender-neutral, using the pronouns “they/them”. When I heard Ray’s story, it resonated with me. Not because […]
Read More »Addiction is a complex illness and there is no one-size-fits-all treatment. In fact, more rehabs are recognizing the need to introduce alternative therapies. Over the past few years, ancient Eastern practices have become popular in the field of addiction treatment and wellness in general. While most people are now familiar with the use of mindfulness […]
Read More »In the 1980s, as part of the so-called war on drugs, First Lady Nancy Reagan initiated the “Just Say No” campaign. The idea was simple. They would create awareness of the dangers of drug addiction and encourage young people to reject drugs: just say no. However, the best addiction treatment centers today reject this slogan […]
Read More »The 12 Step Program, under the umbrella of which Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) fall, is seen by many as the gold standard for addiction recovery. But did you know that there are non-12 step rehabs which report high success rates? Here is what you need to know. Why don’t we hear about […]
Read More »Many people don’t expect much more from drug and alcohol rehab than a detox along with some skills to resist the urges to drink or use drugs. They imagine that they will go from treatment right back into the same problematic space that they were in before. This is one of many reasons people are […]
Read More »As of 2019, there were almost 16,000 rehab centers in the United States. California had the biggest share by far, with almost 1,800. That might seem like a massive pool to choose from if you are considering substance abuse treatment. Of course, you can narrow them down according to which centers take your insurance, where […]
Read More »A few years back, if you had brought up the topic of luxury rehab centers, I would have been cynical. The term brings to mind a glorified resort where the rich and famous go to give people the semblance that they are actually trying. At best, I would have considered luxury rehab to be an […]
Read More »For professionals struggling with addiction, getting treatment can be a minefield. You want to get better – and you need to get better if you are to do your job properly – but don’t want your addiction history to compromise your standing. In an ideal world, organizations and authorities would see addiction recovery for what […]
Read More »Treating alcoholism is always tricky. It is an illness that is both physical and psychological. Once a person has detoxed from alcohol, they still need to manage urges and recover on an emotional level. But the complications don’t stop there. There are a number of co-occurring disorders that are often diagnosed alongside alcoholism. Let’s take […]
Read More »Whether or not you live in California, you might be considering entering a California drug rehab program. California is home to some of the best drug rehab programs in the world, on both a treatment and comfort level. Here is what you need to know about drug rehab programs in California and why they are […]
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