When you have a loved one who is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, you may need to convince them to go to rehab. The very thought of going to rehab is frightening for most people. It forces them to admit they have a problem. This is something that many addicted individuals are unwilling to…
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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…
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When you have a substance use disorder, the desire for drugs or alcohol overshadows everything else in your life. In an effective rehab center, you learn to focus your attention on the things that truly matter while dealing with cravings in a healthy way. At Crestview Recovery in Oregon, our life skills program for recovery…
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With the many drugs that people can abuse, you may be wondering: what is Krokodil? Could my loved one be using it? Krokodil is the reptile-sounding street name for the chemical “desomorphine”, a synthetic opioid drug. That means that it’s similar to heroin, fentanyl, morphine. And it’s not that, unlike prescription opiate pain killers, albeit…
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Cognitive-behavioral therapy for mental health treatment is one of the best forms of behavioral therapy for treating depression, substance use, PTSD, and other disorders. It gives clients the skills and confidence they need to manage their symptoms and lead their best lives. It’s backed by years of research and clinical practice that have proven its…
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Dissociative disorder is a rare mental health disorder that causes a person to feel disconnected from themselves and reality. Moreover, it affects nearly five million men and women across the country each year and is treatable through behavioral therapy and medication. Recognizing the signs of dissociative disorder is important to get a friend or loved…
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If you’ve realized that you or someone you love has a drinking problem, you may be afraid to move forward toward recovery for a variety of reasons. How much does alcohol rehab cost? How can you find alcohol addiction rehab that’s affordable for you? Paying for Rehab It might seem overwhelming at first, but if you…
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What is motivational enhancement therapy (MET)? It’s a therapeutic program that increases a person’s motivation to make positive life changes. Specifically for men and women who have an addiction to alcohol, marijuana, and other mental health disorders. It’s a form of behavioral therapy that has proven to be effective in treating addiction to multiple substances.…
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Addiction is a dangerous mental health disorder that affects more than 40 million men and women each year. There is no cure for addiction, However, there are several behavioral therapies that are proven to be effective in treating addiction and helping men and women live sober lives. Contingency management techniques use a rewards-based system to…
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Addiction is a mental health illness that affects roughly 42 million men and women in the U.S. each year. Fortunately, there are several treatment programs that can treat addiction through a combination of group and individual counseling, holistic therapy, and medication-assisted treatment. Individual therapy is a necessity in the recovery process as it requires a…
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