People in early recovery often experience frustrating bouts of insomnia. Swimming laps or taking part in water aerobics are gentle ways to get your heart rate up during the day. Humans are physical beings—from an evolutionary perspective, we aren’t built for sedentary lifestyles. Having an active daytime routine helps regulate circadian rhythms to promote deep,…
Complementary or holistic rehab programs in Oregon are becoming more popular. They are seen as effective treatments for addiction, particularly when combined with other treatments. Art therapy for addiction treatment is often combined with the 12-step program. These two complement each other and allow you to heal in different ways while you are in recovery. What Is Art…
If your actions aren’t in line with your goals, behavioral therapy can be life-changing with the right therapist. No one sets out to develop an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Due to a combination of social, psychological, genetic, and environmental factors, some people can’t put their substance of choice aside, even when they know that…
Presently, people are dealing with record-high levels of stress. In fact, Newsweek reported that 8.3 million Americans suffer from severe emotional distress. People have used drugs and alcohol to relieve stress for centuries, but Too many individuals cope with fear by drinking alcohol or using drugs. However, there are several calming techniques that are much…
Holism is a psychological approach emphasizing the importance of considering a person as a whole rather than a combination of individual characteristics, habits, beliefs, and chemicals. A holistic approach at a holistic rehab center considers behavior to be a contextual and integrated experience rather than a simple combination of biology and environment. What Is a…
Many people find peace in the healing power of art. We know that returning to creative outlets can be one of the most rewarding parts of addiction recovery. Finding that help at a holistic drug rehab center in Portland, Oregon, is a smart and often fundamental first step to managing addiction. Contact Crestview Recovery by calling…
Alone or together, acupuncture and physical therapy give you balance in addiction rehab treatment. As you heal your mind and body from drug or alcohol abuse, these helpful services benefit you in many ways. Even if you have never received acupuncture before or do not believe you need any physical therapy, you can gain help…
Drug and alcohol addiction can deplete your body of vital nutrients. We know that eating fresh, healthy, nutritious food is an important part of a holistic addiction treatment environment. We use nutrition therapy to help alleviate nutritional deficiencies and to promote healthy lifestyle habits. Many people who attend one of our addiction treatment programs haven’t…
Left untreated, mental health and substance use disorders worsen and can make it difficult, if not impossible, to live a normal life. Experiential therapy activities are common tools during treatment. Experiential therapy in Portland, Oregon, uses methods of expression, such as dancing, in order to help you share your thoughts and feelings. Mental Health Concerns…
For those that are battling substance use issues and mental illness, dual diagnosis treatment in Spokane, Washington, offers comprehensive care. They offer specialized strategies, approaches, and programs that treat both conditions side by side. Overall, 7.9 million adults in the United States in 2014 had both a substance use disorder and a mental health diagnosis.…