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Why Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Help Addiction Recovery?

/ By / Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment

One of the standard therapies used for addiction recovery and mental health treatment is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). There are many versions and forms of CBT, but they share the principle that thoughts and core beliefs affect feelings and actions and that paying attention to our thoughts can help us change unwanted feelings and behaviors. The […]

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How Does Addiction Affect ADHD

How Does Addiction Affect ADHD?

/ By / Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Rehab

Many people think of ADHD as a problem for little kids. But ADHD affects over 8% of all adults, with half of them developing severe impairment. Also, ADHD has a connection that may surprise you: an increased risk of addiction. People with ADHD are three times more likely than their peers to have addictions.  

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Removing Barriers: Stigmas Keep Us from Getting Treatment

Removing Barriers: Stigmas Keep Us from Getting Treatment

/ By / Addiction Treatment, Depression Treatment

Stigma involves negative stereotypes, labels and discrimination against a group of people. Although people can be stigmatized for many reasons and in a variety of settings, health-related stigma can be especially problematic. An article in BMC Medicine notes that it affects all quality care elements: diagnosis, treatment and outcomes. The authors note that stigma about

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What is Stigma and Why Does it Impact Addiction Recovery

Stigma: Why it Impacts Addiction Recovery

/ By / Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Recovery

What do we mean by “stigma” in addiction recovery? The Society for the Study of Addiction defines stigma as “a sociocultural process in which social groups are devalued, rejected and excluded on the basis of a socially discredited health condition.”  They note that it can be seen in at least three levels in addiction recovery:

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Coping with Loneliness During Quarantine

/ By / Anxiety Treatment, Depression Treatment, Mental Health Treatment

COVID-19 has brought us together to face a common challenge. One of the issues we are all trying to figure out is coping with loneliness during the quarantine. The effects and stresses mount quickly. These include loneliness, worries about health, and anxiety about finances. Unfortunately, some people are coping with isolation during quarantine in the

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woman coping with anxiety during a pandemic

Proper Anxiety Treatment Makes Difficult Times Easier

/ By / Anxiety Treatment, Depression Treatment, Mental Health Treatment, Rehab

With proper anxiety treatment, you can get back to living your life. But it’s not always that easy or quick. Sometimes, anxiety or other mental health issues create additional problems such as addiction, especially during a pandemic. When that happens, you might not be taking good care of yourself. During a pandemic like the current

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The Importance of Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Addicts

/ By / Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Mental Health Treatment

The importance of dual diagnosis treatment has never been this crucial before. Did you know that drug overdose is a significant concern in the US? For example, an estimated 44,000 people die every year due to substance abuse disorders. For most drug addicts, drug addiction is not only about physical struggle. After taking root, it

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What You Need to Know About the Triggers of an Anxiety Attack

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Living with anxiety can be worrying since any form of stressful thoughts may trigger it. This is why experts recommend staying away from the triggers of an anxiety attack because you may be unable to return to a calm state of mind. After experiencing the first episode of an anxiety attack, you might worry about

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