Movies about addiction serve as powerful tools to address and explore the multifaceted nature of substance use and addictive behaviors. With a warm and empathetic approach, these films are created to raise awareness, promote understanding, and inspire hope in people on the path to recovery. By presenting relatable stories and depicting the struggles and triumphs…
What is going to help you to keep up with life around you while maintaining your sobriety? What activities for addiction recovery are helpful? For those who are thinking about leaving rehab and starting on the journey of recovery, it’s hard to realize you have to do all of the work in the real world…
Getting help for substance use is very valuable. One of the ways to get good advice is through interaction with others who are facing the same issues. Substance use group therapy activities can be an essential part of that interaction. While experts recommend individual therapy, many people who are facing substance use issues enjoy their…
Whether you’re considering rehab for the first or fifth time, know that complete rehabilitation is possible and within your reach. If you’ve already been through an unsuccessful residential and inpatient treatment program attempt, consider your experience a learning curve. Real recovery is achieved gradually and through hard work. This time, choose a holistic rehab program that…
Come to an excellent holistic rehab in Portland, OR where you can dedicate your time to getting well and putting your addiction behind you. When you’re here, you can experience something remarkable in addiction treatment: equine therapy. Need to know more about addiction therapy programs? Call us today at 866.262.0531. What Is Equine Therapy? Equine…
Addiction to drugs or alcohol is a complex disease. It doesn’t just impact the body in the form of cravings and withdrawal symptoms. It also affects you mentally, emotionally and spiritually. There are many forms of treatment that successfully help people with substance use disorders to recover and live a full, healthy life. One of…
Thanks to advancements in technology and a higher understanding of substance use and addiction, multiple programs can treat addiction. One example is a biofeedback therapy program. However, what is biofeedback therapy, and how does it help? The name alone is enough to cause confusion. What Is Biofeedback Therapy? A lot goes into understanding biofeedback therapy.…
Meditation for anxiety offers men and women a natural way to stop panicky feelings and racing thoughts that are common with anxiety. It has proven to be effective in reducing many anxiety symptoms and can be used in tense situations to focus your thoughts and complete the task at hand. Meditation therapy is just one…
When in addiction treatment, you may learn that you’ve been self-medicating undiagnosed mental illness through drug or alcohol abuse. This is common. However, by learning what your root mental issues are, you can learn how to enjoy greater stability in your life without substance use. Quality addiction rehab programs provide mental health treatment for these…
At Crestview Recovery, we use art therapy for addiction recovery and as a tool to aid the psychological aspect of recovery. It allows you to tap into your creative and intuitive sides. Then, you can use these attributes to regulate emotions and heal your body and mind. Encouraging creativity promotes healing, communication, and emotion regulation.…