Why is mental health care important? In Oregon, the current number of mental health cases is above the national average, with more than 34% of residents claiming they suffer from some form of mental health disorder.1 Depression and anxiety are two of the most common types of disorders people struggle with and can lead to…
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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…
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Many people think of marijuana or weed as a harmless drug. After all, states around the country are starting to make the drug legal for both medical and recreation purposes. In only a few years, marijuana went from being legal nowhere to nearly half the states in the country. As it becomes legal in more…
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If you are recovering from alcohol or substance use, you are recovering from an excessive lifestyle. You used substances or alcohol excessively. Money is usually an important factor in how excessive your use was. As a result, money management is a key part of your recovery treatment program. However, like most areas of your treatment…
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When people begin recovery for any drug, they first have to undergo withdrawal. With each drug, there’s a different timeline, or length of time, that it takes for withdrawal symptoms to subside. It’s important to note that Vicodin is one of the most abused prescription drugs on the market. Because of that, it’s essential for…
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The term “enabler” is a catch-all phrase for anyone who supports, condones, or catalyzes bad or uncommon behavior in others. The term “enabler” is most often associated with high-profile substance use and addiction. It can also apply to individuals who enable other types of potentially destructive behavior. So how can you answer the question, “am…
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Drug addiction is a serious mental health illness that requires a unique approach to successfully treat the addiction and its underlying causes. An accredited drug rehab program uses evidence-based therapy techniques and medication to minimize withdrawal symptoms. In fact, drug rehab programs are the safest way to get through the painful and sometimes deadly withdrawal…
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Deciding to reach out for alcohol or drug addiction treatment is one of the best steps toward a healthier life. For many individuals, the right starting point is in a residential drug treatment program. This type of rehab program is designed to provide clients with a safe space to work on healing physically, mentally, and…
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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…
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Alcohol abuse is a serious issue affecting thousands of people in the Pacific Northwest. At Crestview Recovery, we offer both women’s and men’s alcohol rehab so people get the help they need. Yet even while parents are seeking recovery, their children may continue to suffer. Close to 1-in-5 adults today grew up with alcoholic parents. Many…
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