Aug 1, 2018 | Counseling & Therapy
There are many addiction recovery programs available that can meet an individual’s needs, both mentally and spiritually. However, for some, a more scientific-based program like SMART recovery works best over a spiritual-based program like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)....
Feb 28, 2018 | Counseling & Therapy, Drug & Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Trauma
Many of us know that trauma can dramatically affect the people’s lives. Phrases like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and “fight-or-flight” have become destigmatized and more common in our everyday language. In many ways, it can be easy to forget the full spectrum of...
Aug 28, 2017 | Counseling & Therapy, Drug & Alcohol Abuse
One of the most heartbreaking things a person can witness is a friend or loved one slowly losing themselves to a substance addiction, whether it is alcohol or drugs. It is both frightening and upsetting to see someone you care about and thought you knew begin to...
Aug 8, 2017 | Counseling & Therapy, Drug & Alcohol Abuse
You may be wondering why your loved one doesn’t just stop with the substance abuse. The problem with this type of conversation is that the speaker lacks an understanding of the very nature of the situation. Drug addicts need professional help to successfully defeat...
Feb 23, 2017 | Counseling & Therapy
The process of rehabilitation during drug and alcohol recovery is a physically, emotionally and spiritually difficult time. Much of the focus of drug and alcohol rehab is on treating physical withdrawal symptoms and minimizing cravings; however, the emotional needs of...
Sep 15, 2016 | Counseling & Therapy
A coping mechanism is a psychological strategy that you use to deal with stress. Coping mechanisms can be healthy or unhealthy, as in the case of drug or alcohol addiction. Many people turn to substance use for an escape when the stresses of life become too much to...
