Building Adventure Therapy for Treatment of Substance Use Disorder
No two recovery journeys are ever the same. Some clients in recovery may benefit from evidence-based treatment, while other clients may benefit from a mix of holistic and evidence-based treatment methods. Adventure therapy uses a combination of evidence-based and holistic therapies to help people in recovery progress on their recovery journeys. In this article, you’ll […]
Overcoming Self-Stigma in Addiction Recovery
The road to recovery can be filled with many ups and downs. Not only can it be difficult to accept you have a drug problem and seek help for it, it can also be difficult overcoming self-stigma in addiction recovery. Unfortunately, many people in recovery may experience feelings of shame or worthlessness for struggling with […]
What is the Relationship Between Stress and Addiction?
Stress is a normal part of life. However, chronic stress that deteriorates your mental health and physical well-being is not normal and should not be ignored. Unfortunately, in today’s world, constant stress can oftentimes be pushed down and ignored. While stress is to be expected, if you are struggling with constant stress and anxiety, this […]
Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Adults with Substance Use Disorder
Trauma is more common than you may think. Most people experience a traumatic event at some time in their lives, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Trauma, left untreated, can significantly hurt your physical and mental well-being. Not to mention, many people may turn to drugs or alcohol to help relieve their trauma, […]
Communication Activities for Family Therapy
Nearly half of Americans have a family member or close friend who’s struggled with drug addiction, according to the Pew Research Center. Drug addiction doesn’t just impact the individual struggling with addiction, it also can greatly interfere with their relationships and family dynamic. In this article, you’ll learn more about the various communication activities for […]
What is MAT Addiction Treatment?
No two recovery journeys are the same. Some clients in addiction recovery may benefit from receiving psychotherapy while other clients may need supplemental treatment options to help support their recovery journey. MAT is an effective addiction treatment option that can help clients struggling with a more severe addiction. Keep reading to learn more about MAT […]