Category: Relapse
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How Has Quantitative EEG Brain Mapping Revolutionized Modern Medicine?
Quantitative electroencephalography (quantitative EEG) is a brain mapping process that measures brain wave patterns and thought processes. This type of testing enables mental health treatment professionals to customize their client’s
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Intensive Outpatient Treatment for Recovery After Relapse
Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) is a form of rehab that comes after detox. Unlike inpatient treatment, patients can leave the program and go home at the end of each day.
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Everything You Need to Know about Alcohol Detox and Drug Detox
Reviewed and Approved by Tamara LaFontaine, LMFT. Addiction is a mental health condition where an individual becomes dependent on one or more substances. Commonly abused substances that require detox include
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EMDR Therapy for Substance Use Disorder
EMDR therapy stands for “eye movement desensitization and reprocessing” therapy. It is used to treat past traumas and conditions that are caused from stress and emotional responses. EMDR therapy looks
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Sober Living Activities to Prevent Relapse
Sober living brings you a higher quality of life and opens up new opportunities. Finding the right activities for your interests plays a crucial role in relapse prevention. Whether you
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Bouncing Back From Hitting Rock Bottom
For many people, hitting rock bottom is the moment they recognize that they need to see professional help for addiction. Rock bottom looks different for everyone but it generally comes
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How Alcohol Can Exacerbate Drug Use
Alcohol is found in most grocery and convenience stores around the country, and its accessibility makes many people forget how dangerous the substance can be. Alcohol is a depressant, and
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Benefits of Group Counseling for Addiction Treatment
During addiction treatment, you will participate in many different types of therapy – including group therapy. Group therapy is led by a professional therapist or clinician and brings you together
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Holistic Addiction Therapy Methods
Holistic addiction therapy focuses on the well-being and support of the entire body for a complete or “whole” healing process. Common holistic therapy methods include physical activity, artistic outlets, horticulture
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Meth vs Adderall: Understanding the Differences
Methamphetamine or “meth” was developed in the early 20th century, derived from its parent drug amphetamine. Amphetamine also makes Adderall when combined with dextroamphetamine. Meth and Adderall both share similar
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Are Muscle Relaxers Addictive?
Prescription medications can save your life, but when used incorrectly they can become addictive and harm your health. You may be familiar with the addictive properties of narcotics and similar
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Understanding the Alcohol Detox Process
The alcohol detox process is complicated, and is best done under the supervision of medical professionals and detox experts. Alcohol is available in most gas stations, grocery stores, and convenience
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Relapse Prevention for Successful Sobriety
Once someone exits addiction treatment the goal is to avoid relapse and remain happy living sober. However, there is still a chance of relapse occurring. Relapsing does not make someone
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The Value of Early Intervention for Addiction Treatment
The sooner you enter addiction treatment, the higher the chances of fewer long-term health challenges and the better the sobriety outcomes. Early intervention can save lives when it comes to
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What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a drug and alcohol addiction treatment method that works to change an individual’s thought patterns. It is a psychological therapy that has been known to
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Top Questions to Ask Your Inpatient Rehab Center
Finding the right inpatient rehab center can be overwhelming. With so many options out there it can be easy to get lost in the chaos when everyone is claiming to
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What to Expect When Attending Inpatient Detox Treatment
Detox serves as the first step in addiction recovery, and it is essential to yield lasting sobriety results. The most productive method of detox for alcohol and drugs is inpatient
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What are the Side Effects of Detoxing From Alcohol & other Drugs?
Medical detox is used to help individuals addicted to alcohol or drugs become sober. There are many different substances that can become abused, and many candidates for medical detox are
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Do Interventions Require Rehab?
Addiction is a severe problem, and interventions can be essential in helping someone struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD). In many interventions, the primary point is to discuss rehab
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5 Benefits of Music for Recovery
Addiction is a complex issue that requires professional treatment—and one of the most effective forms of addiction treatment is music rehab. In this type of therapy, the way music is
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How Does Music Affect the Brain in Rehab?
Music has long been a therapeutic tool for people struggling with addiction, depression, and other mental health issues. But what exactly is music rehab, and how does it work to
