A person’s personality is a combination of characteristics, beliefs, and behavior styles that make them unique. Their perceptions of the world, thoughts, feelings, and attitudes are part of that personality. Personality grows more consistent with age but does not ever become fixed. Accounting for nearly 10% of the U.S. population, individuals with personality disorders have…
DetailsHeading into a residential addiction treatment program is a significant step. If you or someone you care about is about to take this step, congratulations are in order. Of the many questions that may be spiraling through your head, “What can I take with me?” might be one of them. Most rehab centers provide suggested…
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Medication isn’t enough to guarantee a full recovery from addiction. Once detox is complete, the patient may require extensive therapy and counseling to identify triggers, develop healthy habits and deal with co-occurring mental health issues. There are several benefits of addiction therapy, so if you or a loved one is struggling with a substance use…
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Almost 50% of people with a substance use disorder are also suffering from a mental health issue and may require rehab for dual diagnosis to treat all co-occurring disorders as a means of eventually experiencing complete recovery. Individuals battling on two fronts will require a mental health treatment plan in a dual diagnosis treatment capable…
DetailsChoosing the right adolescent treatment center is a tough decision during an already difficult time. Rehabilitation centers vary widely in their treatment approaches and capabilities, so it’s not a simple matter of choosing the best one. You need to select the unique method that fits your teen’s individual situation and needs. At Stonewater Adolescent Recovery…
DetailsYou start the evening off with a couple of drinks. When you arrive at the party, there are even more intoxicating substances present. However, did you know that this habit is considered polysubstance abuse? It’s also very dangerous. What’s Polysubstance Abuse? When you take multiple drugs concurrently, therapists at our Tacoma, WA, substance abuse treatment…
DetailsLike all forms of depression, seasonal depression is as unique as the millions of people whom it affects. This can make it challenging to identify the disorder in yourself or a loved one. Unfortunately, untreated seasonal depression rarely gets better on its own. Seasonal depression can affect every facet of a person’s life, including work…
DetailsPortland, Oregon is Oregon State’s most populous city, running along the interstate-5 corridor. This highway makes it easier for drug traffickers to distribute drugs in and around Portland. While many people in Portland may think that substance abuse mostly affects the homeless population, use of meth and heroin is widespread. Especially in the colder months,…
DetailsInvesting in long-term treatment for addiction can be valuable for many people who want to end their dependence on drugs or alcohol. Long-term treatment provides a way to step away from the life that led to addiction and find your way forward to healing, growing, and learning. At New Jersey drug & alcohol rehab centers,…
DetailsOne thing that has become clear over the years is that there is no one-size-fits-all treatment approach for recovering from substance use. Two popular forms of therapy often used in treatment centers and outpatient programs are cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Let’s look at CBT vs. DBT and their role in substance…
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