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Modern-day addiction recovery treatments have evolved to include a focus not just on addictive disorders, but on mental health and wellness issues, as well. The practice has become so prevalent that readers will find references of dual diagnosis and co-occurring mental health disorders from even the most cursory of Google searches for addiction recovery treatment…

The decision to seek treatment for a substance abuse disorder is a solitary choice that ultimately has to be made for your own benefit. That doesn’t necessarily mean that you will be alone in your decision to seek out treatment. From first acknowledging your need for treatment to finally asking for assistance with your addiction…

When researching treatment programs for addiction recovery, there are several constants you should be aware of and come to expect from each rehab facility. These constants include a dual-diagnosis approach to treating addictive and co-occurring mental health disorders, on-staff licensed practitioners in counseling and psychiatry, and the utilization of a variety of therapeutic modalities to…

Although there is no definitive treatment method for addictive disorders — no clear-cut path from point A of diagnosis to point B of being recovered — there are guidelines based on the commonalities of previous addiction recovery treatments (especially considering the majority of diagnosed cases involve an individualistic, co-occurring mental health disorder). The Substance Abuse…

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), the nonprofit, volunteer-based fellowship of peers committed to enabling sobriety among its members, has practically become synonymous with addiction recovery in America. Since its inception in 1935, AA has been at the forefront of treating addictive disorders by emphasizing addiction as a medical condition and providing a universal treatment model for each…

The start of winter, officially marked by the solstice on December 21st, benefits greatly from a flurry of activities associated with joy, family gatherings, fond memories for the newness of a changing season, and for some, a small degree of stress. With a handful of lingering fall weather days, the first snowfall, Christmas lights strung up,…

One of the simplest preventative measures in addiction treatment and avoiding relapse for recovery patients is to remain both well-fed and well-rested. This is of especial import in early recovery when patients are more susceptible to shifts in mood that can lead to negative thinking and a reversion to previous addiction based habits.  An emphasis…

The impetus for the onset of an addictive disorder and its potential co-occurring mental health issues vary to a large degree from person to person. There is evidence of diagnosed cases where individuals with no history of addictive behavior start using after an injury is treated with an ill-fated prescription to opioid pain relievers, while…

Meditation and mindfulness in particular have been extremely in vogue as the latest cure-all treatment for our busy lives and practically anything else that acts as a modern distraction to individuals. Yes, this even includes addiction disorders. While it may seem like a new fad, meditation is hardly a new practice and has been around…