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SMART Recovery In Addiction Treatment
No one doubts that the burden of addiction is considerable, having a profound and detrimental impact on mortality, health, relationships, families, employment, and quality of life. Collectively, the...
Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Substance Abuse
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition characterized by an obsessive focus on flaws in one's appearance. Flaws that, to others, may be minor or even nonexistent. Individuals...
Cross Addiction and Finding Recovery Methods
Navigating the intricate maze of addiction can often feel overwhelming. It's not just about cravings or physical dependencies; it's a complex interplay of emotional, psychological, and sometimes...
Aftercare Treatment: Why it Matters
At Retreat at Sky Ridge, where we understand the critical role aftercare plays in the journey to overcoming addiction. There’s no doubt that completing a substance abuse treatment program is a...
Embracing Mindfulness: A Path to Lasting Recovery
We're going to explore a powerful tool that can make a big difference in addiction recovery: mindfulness. If you or someone you care about is on the path to overcoming addiction, it's essential to...
The Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal
Alcohol dependency can trigger a physiological response known as withdrawal. This occurs when someone who has been drinking heavily for an extended period abruptly stops or reduces their...
Adventure Therapy in Addiction Treatment
Addiction is a complex issue that affects millions of people worldwide. While traditional forms of therapy have been proven effective, they don't always work for everyone. That's where adventure...
The Effects of Stress on Drug and Alcohol Use
When we face challenging situations, our bodies and minds react with stress, causing physical and emotional tension. While some stress can be beneficial in motivating us to take action, prolonged...
An Overview of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely used form of psychotherapy that focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In CBT, individuals work with a therapist to...
Working While in Rehab: Balancing Employment and Recovery
Rehabilitation, commonly known as rehab, is an all-encompassing treatment approach aimed at helping individuals overcome drug or alcohol addiction. The complexity of addiction affects millions of...
A Closer Look at Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, person-centered approach to counseling and behavioral change. Often used in the context of addiction treatment, it can be applied to a wide range...
Addiction Denial: Symptoms, Behaviors & Getting Help
Denial is a common feature of addiction. It is the tendency of individuals to deny or minimize the severity of their substance abuse, even when faced with evidence of the negative consequences it is...
Exploring the Complex Effects of Adderall on the Brain
Adderall is a prescription drug that has been used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy since the 1960s. As a stimulant, it works by increasing the levels of the...
SMART Recovery vs Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholism has been a significant problem in society for hundreds of years. Alcohol addiction is a serious medical condition that can lead to physical, emotional, and social harm. Millions of people...
What Is Delta-8 and Is It Addictive?
Anyone that is familiar with marijuana understands that it is the THC that gives you the "high" when the substance is used. Molecularly, THC is Delta-9 because of its molecular structure. The...
What is Kratom And Why Is It Becoming A Real Drug Problem?
You may have started to see and hear the word “kratom” recently. This “all-natural” mood enhancement supplement has seen a rise in popularity in the United States in the last few years. Unregulated...
What To Do With Pushy Relatives During The Holidays
If you have recently left an addiction recovery program, you know that there will be many challenges that lay ahead when it comes to remaining sober. Your substance abuse counselor has given you...
Addiction Recovery And Self Care
Addiction changes many things, including the way that we care for ourselves. Self-care or self-advocacy is something that disappears as addiction takes over your life. You become a victim of the...
Foods to Eat During Addiction Recovery
It can be frightening, but it can also be rewarding to make a change in your life. It is possible to test your mental and physical well-being when it comes down to beating addiction. Your body can...
Handling Your New Free Time After Recovery
When you enter an addiction recovery center, you will learn many things about yourself and your addiction. Some of these things are basic issues that you may not have even thought about. One of the...
What is Fentanyl and Why do Drug Dealers Love it
There has been a significant increase in the number of people dying from drug overdoses. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has released figures for 2021, and it shows that more people died of...
Understanding Physical Detox
Addiction can happen with many different types of substances. Each of these substances has a different physical effect on the body, including the physical detox that you experience when you quit...
The Problems With Spice
Spice is the street name for a synthetic form of marijuana. The product is often sold in gas stations as an herbal supplement or as a product similar to CBD, but the truth is, Spice is neither....
A Look at Meth Addiction
Methamphetamines are a member of the stimulant class of drugs and are highly addictive. This drug causes a state of euphoria by overloading the brain with Dopamine. Dopamine is the "feel-good...
Harm Reduction – Beneficial or Harmful Practice?
There has been a significant push for harm reduction therapies to be enacted in many major cities. Government officials are being asked to provide funding for harm reduction centers, and many of...
The Four Benefits Of Exercising When In Recovery
You had learned a lot about yourself and your physical health when you were in the addiction recovery center. You have made great progress overcoming your addiction, and you have learned to manage...
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