More and more rehab facilities are adopting a whole-person attitude when working with substance abuse clients. This leads to the combination of evidence-based and holistic care methods. Similarly, many program participants find inner peace from yoga therapy. However, what does this look like? The Advantages of a Whole-Person Approach In the past, detox focused almost…
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How often have you had a few drinks and gotten behind the wheel? National Impaired Driving Prevention Month 2018 draws attention to this behavior. You don’t have to be legally drunk to cause an accident. Most importantly, the practice could be an indicator of a drinking problem. Observing National Impaired Driving Prevention Month 2018 December…
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There’s a common misconception that women are the only ones who can have an eating disorder, but many men struggle as well. Another misconception is that the primary form of eating disorders come from a lack of eating rather than overeating. You might be someone who is wondering, “Do I have binge eating disorder and…
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Believe it or not, the prescription drug addiction crisis in the United States is far worse than the heroin epidemic. While heroin is a significant problem in our country, more people die from prescription drug overdoses than heroin. Aside from drugs like benzodiazepines, prescription pain medications like Vicodin are common when it comes to addiction.…
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Mindful Transformation: Redefining Your Trauma Traumatic events happen when we least expect it and they have a way of uncovering and exposing flaws that we never knew we had. After trauma, some individuals lose interest in doing things that once brought them pleasure. They feel down, depressed and hopeless. Some have trouble falling asleep, staying…
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Mental illness can be challenging to live with, and it can cause your life to become unmanageable. While many people struggle with symptoms of anxiety and depression, there are also those who struggle with other serious illnesses. Schizophrenia is a complicated mental health issue because it causes a person to see and hear things that…
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You likely already know that psychotherapy is an integral part of recovery. In contrast, few people realize that different therapeutic approaches fall under this umbrella term. For example, what is psychodynamic therapy? How does it combine with other modalities to help you heal? Working with a Psychotherapist Breaking a psychological addiction to a substance calls…
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Codependency. I have yet to meet one person that loves that word. In my experience, when most people have someone tell them they are “Codependent” they immediately begin putting up their defenses. Why is that? Well, I don’t think it has as much to do with other people, as it does with ourselves. When we…
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Eating disorders are the open secret that many know but very few talk about. Case in point is the anorexia vs bulimia discussion. Do you know that both conditions have more in common than meets the eye? Most importantly, would you know how to seek help for yourself or a loved one? Eating Disorders Aren’t…
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Your doctor might prescribe Xanax to treat a panic disorder or other anxiety-related condition. The medication is a benzodiazepine. It relaxes you and also has some antidepressant properties. However, it has a dark side as well. Here are the must-know Xanax addiction signs. What Makes Xanax Addictive? Its method of providing relief is its downfall…
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