Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Coping Mechanisms
The strength of a person’s coping mechanisms is perhaps the most significant indicator of their mental health. Everyone in the world struggles with stress, traumas, and emotional gut punches. However, while some people are able to regulate the difficult emotions and remain resilient, others do not have healthy coping mechanisms. As such, therapy for people…
How to Work While in Rehab
Drug and alcohol rehab is a fairly lengthy process. The most common programs last four weeks, but some people spend as long as three months in rehab. It depends on several factors, including the severity of the addiction, the person’s support system, and their own readiness for transformation. But what about their jobs during that…
Drug Rehab Guide
When someone realizes they are addicted to a substance, in most cases they will need professional help to get sober again. Drug rehab comes in many forms but it always provides a safe space for people who are struggling with addiction to get the treatment they need to recover from their substance abuse problem. Attempting…
A Heroin Detox Timeline
Heroin is one of the most addictive substances in the world and it has a major impact on a person’s body. As such, detoxing from heroin can be a grueling process. However, with the proper assistance, it can be done safely and in a comfortable environment. Detoxing from heroin with professional assistance also ensures that…
Workplace Challenges of Dual Diagnoses
Finding a balanced and healthy work life is tough for most people. In addition to the productivity expected from you, there are workplace politics, difficult bosses, and other challenges. When you are suffering from addiction, work can be even tougher. Bringing dual diagnosis into the picture only complicates things. What is dual diagnosis and what…
Professional Drug Detox Centers vs. Home Detox
Is it better to use a professional drug detox center or a home detox to get clean from substances? Let’s go into the pros and cons of each. Detox is often the most intimidating part of recovery for people addicted to drugs. The person is already anticipating the challenges of a life free of substances,…
Reconnecting with Friends After Drug Rehabilitation
Before I worked in addiction treatment, I went through my own process of recovery. One of the things I found hardest when leaving rehab was rebuilding my social circle. I wanted to reconnect with old friends, but I didn’t know how. I had alienated many close friends while addicted to drugs. Some of them I…
Families are Important for Addiction Outpatient Treatment
Do families play a role in addiction outpatient treatment? Not only is the answer a resounding yes, but it’s more important than in any other type of rehab. Let’s explore the connection to better understand how addiction recovery can hinge on the participation of the family. There’s a reason they call addiction a family disease….
Is Residential Rehab a Vacation or Lifesaver
Addiction is a serious illness that affects both the body and the mind. It can be very difficult to treat, especially since it presents in a unique way for each person. As such, treatment centers should be expected to provide care that is practical and effective. With this in mind, many people are uncomfortable with…
Top 5 Reasons Your Family May Need Family Therapy
The iconic first line of Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina reads as follows: “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” In a much more diverse world, the former part of that statement is up for debate. But the end is as true as ever. There are many types of…