There are times when recovery can be more difficult, but that does not mean you should shy away from it. For example, while quarantine is going on, this could be the perfect time to get healthy and seek help from an addiction treatment center in Portland, OR. Then you can focus on quarantine and recovery,…
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There’s a massive disparity between the number of people who need addiction treatment and those who seek it. This leaves many people wondering how this could ever be the case. To these people, not seeking treatment indicates that people want to remain in addiction. Others simply don’t see the value of undergoing rehab treatment or…
DetailsAs our understanding of stress and its impact on health grows, a more significant number of people are diagnosed with acute stress disorder. However, what is an acute stress disorder? Also, how does it influence addiction? These two questions must be answered. Keep in mind that the answers may be a signal that you need…
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A growing number of rehab centers are integrating alternative care options into their treatment plans. For example, mindfulness meditation has become a popular option for many going through addiction treatment. However, you may ask yourself whether mindfulness meditation can be effective. It can be challenging for many people to believe that a simple technique like mindfulness…
DetailsTherapists at dual diagnosis treatment centers recognize that co-occurring disorders are at the root of some substance use cases. If this is true for you or a loved one, you need specific help that only dual diagnosis treatment centers can provide. What can you expect from one of these treatment programs? Can they accomplish what other…
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Threatening or scary events in life can damage a person in ways that physical injuries never could. In fact, the minds of individuals can be affected in a number of extreme ways that lead directly to negative consequences. This trauma makes a therapeutic intervention necessary to restore the mental health of the affected patient. Using…
DetailsPost-traumatic stress disorder develops in response to unhealed traumatic experiences that a person is unable to process. Without the ability to process such experiences, there can be no healing. With no healing, there’s a possibility for emotional pain. Humans are resilient creatures and develop defense mechanisms in order to escape or alleviate the pain associated…
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Everyone has hobbies that bring them joy, but how do you know if your love of something is interfering with the rest of your life? It’s important to know because you could be experiencing signs of an addictive personality. People can easily lose themselves without realizing it in shopping, food, video games, manipulating people, gambling,…
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The terms attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are often used interchangeably by people who aren’t clinicians. However, there are some important differences between ADD vs. ADHD. It is important to understand the distinctions if a family member is being treated for either of these conditions. The most reason to distinguish…
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Mental health concerns often intersect with substance use disorders. This is evident in the behavioral problem of codependency. Many times these two conditions exist side by side. This makes it especially difficult for those with substance use issues to break free from the cycle of addiction. As a result, some people imagine that they’ll never…
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