Cbt For Drug Addiction

The efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for addiction treatment

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a type psychotherapy used in addiction treatment. But how effective is CBT? Is it a successful part of addiction therapy programs? The answer to these questions is YES! Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as been ...

... , investing in a therapy that will keep you away from your drug-of-choice costs a lot less than feeding the addiction. Keeping up with daily routines — Since CBT often takes place in an outpatient program, you can still ... continue reading

Dissolving anxiety with Open Focus™ when diagnosed with addiction

By Robert Wright, Jr., Ph.D., COFT Let's face it. By itself, anxiety can be challenging . But, when you add addiction issues to the anxiety equation – if you are not careful – you can set yourself up for potential disasters including repeated ...

... related to both alcohol abuse and drug addiction. Additionally, the results showed that generalized ... such as Acupuncture, Biofeedback, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Hypnosis, Meditation, MBSR, Neurofeedback or Yoga. ... continue reading

What is private addiction treatment like in Europe?

Different approaches to the same problem Every country in the world has a different approach to dealing with the social and economic problems that arise as a consequence from illicit drug use, excessive drinking, and prescription medication ...

... Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA), more than half of addiction treatment clients ... . So, if a person doesn't respond well to CBT , they should not be in a CBT program. Also, from some other reviews that I've ... continue reading

Is private luxury addiction treatment a new necessity?

Is private addiction treatment for you? Private addiction clinics are taking a new approach to treating addiction. We know that the old “one-size-fits all” treatment model is not working because individual needs are just as diverse as people ...

... , alcohol, harder drugs? BRIDGET CURRAN: Alcohol use disorder and any Class B-drug from substance use ... proven to be very successful in the treatment of addiction. CBT is useful for changing the way you think about ... continue reading

EMDR Therapy in the Treatment of Addiction

By Cara McLeod, Enterhealth Therapist What is EMDR Therapy, and How Does it Work? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an effective psychotherapy technique which has helped an estimated 2 million people of all ages by relieving ...

... How can re-training the brain help people address drug addiction? A: Basically, EMDR can help resolve our feelings ... extensive training utilizing both DBT and CBT therapy modalities. Cara earned her undergraduate ... continue reading

How does Intensive Outpatient Treatment for addiction work?

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for addiction is at least – if not more – effective than residential addiction treatment. So, how does it work? And what can you expect? Here, we review the main process and protocols for Intensive Outpatient ...

... 2. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – This type of ... free lifestyle. Goals of the second stage of IOT are: a) help and encourage maintained abstinence b) eliminate drug-using lifestyle and replace it with drug-free ... continue reading

Get Rid of Drug Cravings Once and for All

ARTICLE SUMMARY: There is no way to completely eliminate drug cravings. However, you can learn to live with them…and get through them. This article reviews why cravings occur and offers three practical ideas on how to cope. ESTIMATED READING TIME: ...

... very common and normal part of addiction recovery . The urge to take your drug-of-choice is rooted in brain chemistry. Again ... meeting facilitation Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Individual Therapy or Group Counseling ... continue reading

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques for holiday anxiety

Do the holidays stress you out? Identifying a belief, a set of emotions, or habits and actions that relate to the stress can help you realize how dynamic systems keep us stuck in our anxiety. More techniques and tips on using Cognitive Behavioral ...

... at the end. What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a method of treatment and a type of addiction therapy that helps us understand the complex relationships between our thoughts ... continue reading

Rehabs in Thailand - A review comparing 8 popular Thai rehabs

High standards for addiction treatment Thailand is renowned for its stunning beaches, its delicious food and the warmth and friendliness of its people. However, another fast growing sector of the Thai economy is that of another kind of tourism- the ...

... addiction rehab facilities that use 12 Step techniques and have an understanding of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT ... principals with a reputation as being “the toughest drug rehabilitation regime in the world.” It is ... continue reading

Is hypnotherapy for addictions safe?

Hypnotherapy for substance abuse disorders Are you looking for strategies to remain sober in your daily life? If you suspect that you need additional treatment to stay sober, maybe hypnotherapy can help. Hypnosis, or hypnotherapy, is currently ...

... of addiction as it impairs brain development. He shares in his research that drug addicts show ... ADDICTION BLOG: How often is hypnotherapy used for addiction treatment as part of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT ... continue reading

The efficacy of depression treatment while treating addiction

Many people who are addicted to drugs are also diagnosed with co-occuring mental health disorders… and vice versa. So, with depression fast becoming the #1 mental health issue in the U.S., can you treat depression and addiction at the same time? ...

... drugs are also diagnosed with co-occuring mental health disorders… and vice versa. So, with depression fast becoming the #1 mental health issue in the U.S., can you treat depression and addiction ... the CBT is anticipating ... continue reading

If Not A.A., Then What?

Most Well-Known Does Not Equal Most Effective For the past 75 years, the most common method of recovery for someone with an alcohol or drug problem has been Alcoholics Anonymous , “A.A.”, or other 12-step programs. However, the most widely known ...

... most common method of recovery for someone with an alcohol or drug problem has been Alcoholics Anonymous , “A.A.”, or ... how these things impact recovery. Alongside addiction, CBT also treats co-occurring disorders such ... continue reading

Emotional recovery after alcoholism or addiction: Mind Over Mood (BOOK REVIEW)

Q: Looking to feel happier, calmer, and more confident? A: Change the way you feel by changing the way you think! Here, we review how you can experience profound internal change through the practices of just one book! If you’re looking for ...

... If you’re looking for emotional growth and recovery after addiction, this is the book for you. More here on what ... can help you if you are struggling with alcohol or drug use. Why? Because the manual is FULL of exercises ... continue reading

What’s a day in rehab like?

I’ve been to more than my fair share of treatment centers. At last count – and I mean last in every sense of the word! – I’d been to two inpatients, one PHP, and more IOPs than you could shake a stick at (do people still use that phrase?). ...

... like Gender Issues, Anger Management, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT . This therapy tended towards helping us address pinpoint issues that fueled our addictions. Groups like Anger Management helped me to come to ... continue reading

Should you go to an outpatient rehab? INTERVIEW with David Lisonbee

Are you looking to go to rehab? Check out our conversation with David Lisonbee, President and Chief Executive Officer of Twin Town Treatment Center. He helps bring light to questions like: Should I choose outpatient or inpatient rehab ? When it is ...

... It’s easy to be sober in a serene environment. ADDICTION BLOG: Is there anything else you would like to share ... no clear winner between residential and outpatient, between CBT, MET or 12-Step Facilitation. What matters is ... continue reading

Sound Healing for Stress Burnout in Addiction Treatment

By Robert Wright, Jr., Ph.D., COFT Let's face it. By itself, wrestling with addiction and recovery can be challenging. But, when you add stress burnout issues to the addiction recovery equation - if you're not careful - you can set yourself up for ...

... life as you work to deal with, heal and recover from addiction. We'll help you do that here. Then, we invite ... such as Acupuncture, Biofeedback, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Hypnosis, Meditation, MBSR, Open Focus , ... continue reading

What Is Continuum of Care in Addiction Treatment?

By Cara McLeod, LPC The Components of a Successful Recovery When it comes to effectively treating drug and alcohol addiction, the treatment professionals where I work at Enterhealth agree that a successful recovery is most often the result of ...

... may be the cause of a patient's addiction, such as a person using drugs or alcohol to numb pain from an old ... completed extensive training utilizing both DBT and CBT therapy modalities. Cara earned her undergraduate ... continue reading

Rehab ecstasy addiction: When to choose inpatient vs. outpatient

Ecstasy is a synthetic, illicit drug that affects a user’s mood and perception. Ecstasy usually comes in the form of a pill and is used to create a deep sense of wellness and closeness. In fact, ecstasy produces energizing effects similar to ...

... pharmacological treatments for dependence on MDMA . The most effective treatments for drug abuse and addiction are Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT) and support groups, focused on helping the addict change the way of ... continue reading

Addicted to negative thinking? A BOOK REVIEW to help you

Many of us in addiction recovery are subject to “Stinkin’ Thinking”. And I am one of them! You might recognize a few patterns in yourself: This [reality] is too difficult. I don’t have what I need. I can’t [FILL IN THE BLANK]. People ...

... More here on why you should add this book to your addiction recovery library. With a section for your questions to the authors ... with therapists. It gives you insights into CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), what is it, ... continue reading

Dissolving chronic pain with Open Focus™ when diagnosed with addiction

Let's face it. By itself, dealing with intense and constant chronic pain is challenging. But, when you add addiction issues to the chronic pain equation – if you are not careful – you can set yourself up for a potential disaster. Certainly, ...

... methods such as Acupuncture, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Hypnosis, Massage, MBSR, Neurofeedback or Physical Therapy ... on Drug Abuse. (2016). Chronic Pain Treatment and Addiction. Pohl, M. (2016). Pain & Addiction: ... continue reading

Optimizing your brain in addiction recovery: Lifestyle affects everything! – An interview with Dr. Ralph E. Carson, LD, RD, Ph.D.

Your brain on drugs…for real! Chronic exposure to chemical substances disrupts the way critical brain structures interact to control and inhibit behaviors. And quitting drugs is just one part of a long and complex recovery process. In fact, when ...

... critical. So CBT and mindfulness interventions also make a significant contribution to the healing process. ADDICTION BLOG: How long does it typically take to start feeling better after acute drug/alcohol withdrawal? DR ... continue reading

The efficacy of PTSD treatment while treating addiction

There is a significant need for treatment of co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and addiction. In fact, approximately half of individuals seeking addiction treatment meet current criteria for PTSD, and individuals with co-occurring ...

... Yes, the treatment of PTSD helps to resolve addiction and substance use disorders. The two conditions are highly related. When trauma goes untreated, people turn to drugs or alcohol to self-medicate. So, when underlying ... continue reading

What is day treatment for substance abuse? INTERVIEW with Fountain Recovery

Day treatment for substance abuse Outpatient (or day) treatment for addiction can vary in the intensity of services offered as well as types of therapies. Outpatient models, such as intensive day treatment, can be comparable to residential programs ...

... . In addition, we use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches in our life skills groups. We also ... they start using alcohol or drugs again? FOUNTAIN RECOVERY: Though there is no cure for addiction (i.e. a treatment ... continue reading

Tips on parenting after drug addiction – INTERVIEW with Brandywine Counseling & Community Services

Parenting in recovery: Far from easy! Most parents want what is best for their newborns. However, drug addiction can hijack the brain’s reward center. It can compel repeated use, dependence, and can even rewire circuitry. This is why continued use ...

Parenting in recovery: Far from easy! Most parents want what is best for their newborns. However, drug addiction can hijack the brain’s reward center. It can compel repeated use, dependence, and can even rewire circuitry ... continue reading

Drug addiction at work: How to address addictions in the workplace

The most valuable resource of any company, large or small, is its people. Without healthy, productive, capable employees, no business can remain competitive and profitable. But what can you do when employees might have problems with drugs or ...

... , 8.7% of full-time workers (age 18-64) used alcohol heavily and 8.6% used illicit drugs. ADDICTION BLOG: How does alcohol and drug addiction affect cost of business or workplace operations? ILLINOIS INSTITUTE FOR ... continue reading

Principles of drug addiction treatment

I recently spoke with Dr. David Sack, a really smart man. As a psychiatrist with a history of clinical and research experience, Dr. Sack seems to know addiction: inside and out. It’s by no means an exaggeration that I think him a modern thought ...

... or alcohol problems. It’s a very high acuity population when they first come in. On top of drug addiction, they are also dealing with medical complications, severe health problems, or marriage problems. Addicts who are ... continue reading

Drug Addiction Treatment – Acupressure

ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Addiction is a complex, chronic brain disease that can be treated using acupressure. How does this alternative medicine help people who struggle with substance use disorders? We review here. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Addiction And Brain ...

... estimated that 8-13% of people who live in developed countries experience some sort of addiction (food, gaming, alcohol, drugs, gambling, etc) Not suprisingly, in 2010 the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that 5 ... continue reading

New drug addiction treatment ideas: iPhone apps

Is the iPhone a recovery tool? Well, it can be. Just like any other piece of software, the iPhone is as helpful to you as it meets your needs. So what are the needs of an addict or alcoholic in recovery? I talked with Dr. David Sack, from Promises ...

... we are going to do next. As a result of their drug or alcohol use, people in early recovery can plan to do ... meditations (Audio files) Should addicts buy iPhone apps for addiction? If you use an iPhone app once a week, ... continue reading

Addiction treatment for teenagers

Experimenting with drugs and alcohol during the teenage years isn't all that uncommon. However, when experimental and casual use turns to abuse or addiction, real problems start. Teenage addiction affects not only the teenagers themselves, but it ...

... include an assessment, detox, treatment, and aftercare. STEP1: Assessment of teen addiction Before someone can go into a teenage drug addiction treatment program, they must first undergo a screening for a substance abuse ... continue reading

Addiction Treatment for Native Americans

ARTICLE SUMMARY: This article is written for First People ready to find addiction treatment. We’ll review resources, signs of a problem, and where to get help. TABLE OF CONTENTS: The Need The Numbers Specialized Treatment What To Expect? Is It For ...

... facility locator tool on SAMHSA website. What To Expect? Like all other addiction treatment programs, Native American drug addiction treatment is typically comprised of a few very important steps. Steps during Native ... continue reading

How to cope with addiction: 5 steps for surviving a lifequake

 By Dr. Howard Samuels, Author of Alive Again: Recovering from Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Are you interested in finding and keeping emotional sobriety in addiction recovery ? Read on for more about getting balance back in your life, with a ...

... Dr. Howard Samuels, Author of Alive Again: Recovering from Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Are you interested in finding and keeping emotional sobriety in addiction recovery ? Read on for more about getting balance back in ... continue reading

PTSD in Teens: Treating Co-occurring Adolescent PTSD and Addiction (BOOK REVIEW)

PTSD in teenagers Any life threatening event or event that threatens physical harm can cause Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, often called PTSD. These events may include witnessing or being the victim of violence, natural disasters, or accidents. And ...

... 0% vs. 2.3%) Prevalence increases with age Current rates (in the past month) are 3.9% overall Drug addictions and PTSD are co-morbid conditions that can be treated together What is mindfulness based cognitive therapy for ... continue reading

101 Tips for Recovering from Addictions (BOOK REVIEW)

What's This Book About? The book “101 Tips for Recovering from Addictions - Practical Suggestions for Creating a New Life” by author Richard A. Singer, Jr. is a compilation of useful tips that can be used by anyone who: Wishes to begin their ...

... and not limited to one type of addiction. Instead it can be used by people suffering from: drug addiction alcoholism sex addiction gambling addiction love addiction food addiction …and more. Why Read It? This book ... continue reading

Dreamwork Therapy for addiction recovery and healing

Dreams affect everyone Alcoholism and drug addiction can affect anyone regardless of gender, age, race, socio-economic level or IQ. Another phenomenon that affects all humans is dreaming. Nighttime dreaming, that is. More about Dreamwork and its use ...

Dreams affect everyone Alcoholism and drug addiction can affect anyone regardless of gender, age, race, socio-economic level or IQ. Another phenomenon that affects all humans is dreaming. Nighttime dreaming, that is. ... continue reading

Help paying for drug rehab or treatment: Where to find it

Paying for drug rehab or treatment It's no secret that drug rehab can be expensive. In fact, the cost of drug rehab is one of the biggest reasons why many people never seek treatment for their addiction. At an average of $715 per day for inpatient ...

... began in 2010. Under this new law, health insurance companies are required to treat substance abuse and drug addictions like any other chronic illness. This means that more people will be covered and more people will be ... continue reading

EMDR for Addiction at Home? Program REVIEW

EMDR Can Help us Cope with the Past Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a therapy initially used as trauma and PTSD treatment for soldiers returning from battles and war conflicts. However, EMDR was also found useful in ...

... for alcohol and drug addiction, compulsive gambling, addictive overeating, sex and love addiction, porn addiction, addictive shopping, and online/internet addictions. What does the EMDR for Addiction program look like ... continue reading

Dysfunctional addictive relationships: Are you hiding from intimacy in addiction recovery? (BOOK REVIEW)

Do you seek dysfunction in relationship? Have you ever yearned for love, even made sacrifices for it, and still felt distant from your partner and/or deeply unsatisfied? Once in recovery from addiction , some of us need to start from the ...

... traces the origins and development of patterns that start well before we even begin to use alcohol or drugs. Often, addiction is a way to deal with the disappointment or failure to connect with others. In this way, when ... continue reading

Employee assistance programs and addiction: Can corporations fill the gap in treatment?

Alcohol and drug addiction affect workplaces around the country. But in order to boast an effective, productive drug free workplace, treatment options need to be in place for employees. Enter the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Benefiting both ...

Alcohol and drug addiction affect workplaces around the country. But in order to boast an effective, productive drug free workplace, treatment options need to be in place for employees. Enter the Employee Assistance ... continue reading

Drug abuse intervention: 7 principles of successful drug interventions

Drug abuse interventions Drug abuse interventions are carefully planned processes that are staged to convince a drug addict to quit using drugs and enter treatment. To accomplish this goal, a small group of an addict's loved ones gathers together to ...

... below, and we'll be happy to address each one. Reference Sources: AIR: Interventions for Drug Addiction Drug Addicted: What You Need To Know About Staging an Intervention 4therapy.com: Choosing an Interventionist NCADD ... continue reading

Web based addiction treatment services: INTERVIEW with Operation Parental Awareness and Responsibility (PAR)

Can you treat addiction from home? Today, we speak with Marvin Coleman of Operation Parental Awareness and Responsibility (PAR) . Founded in 1970 as a non governmental organization, the agency helps provide parents with the necessary resources they ...

... as a non governmental organization, the agency helps provide parents with the necessary resources they need to address drug addiction. Today, they are well know for their wide range of services, but also for their award ... continue reading

Paying for drug treatment: 3 things to avoid

Paying for drug treatment There's no doubt that the cost of drug treatment is high. Unfortunately, it's often a necessary part of the recovery process. Financing addiction treatment may seem impossible (especially at daily average costs of $135 per ...

... can be more costly in the long run. Below are some of the top reasons to pay for drug treatment. Drug addiction often leads to legal problems, which will cost you a great deal of money. Medical problems from long ... continue reading

The Efficacy of Group Therapy for Addiction Treatment

Are you Considering Therapy? Please do! In fact, therapy in a group setting can be extremely helpful to people in addiction recovery. Group therapy enables members to develop a culture of recovery, and allows problems that usually accompany ...

... and other issues you may be dealing with. Group therapy has been the core aspect of alcohol and drug addiction recovery over the past several decades, and has been proven to be very effective. The efficacy of group ... continue reading

Can Oregon's New Drug Laws Set the Standard for Sentencing and Enforcement?

Beginning of the End? On Thursday, July 6, 2017, Oregon Legislature passed two bills that could be the beginning of the end of the “War on Drugs”. Will Oregon start the beginning of the end of the ““War on Drugs”?” I think so. Here is ...

... lives, and creates a social and racial divide within our society. The end of the “War on Drugs” would be the end of seeing addiction as a moral issue. It would then be treated as public health issue, not a crime. It ... continue reading

How Tuning Forks Can Help Reduce Stress in Addiction Treatment

Stress is America’s #1 Health Challenge According to the Centers for Disease Control, stress and stress burnout are now America’s #1 Health Challenge. As you may already know, lowering your stress is good for you! Your blood pressure goes down. ...

... news about anxiety disorders NCBI: Chronic stress, drug use and vulnerability to addiction NIDA NOTES - Studies Link Stress and Drug Addiction – Stress and cocaine addiction The American Institute of Stress. (2014). Fort ... continue reading

Is addiction a choice? Contingency Management as treatment option

Here, we take a look at a recent study highlighted in the New York Times that has brought attention and controversy to the idea that addiction is a choice. More on the theory of how behavior guides choices here, with a section at the end for your ...

... a disease? The right question is: How do we best treat drug addiction? For Hart, choosing to use drugs such as crack or methamphetamines may more be related to not having other opportunities for alternative recreation ... continue reading

Addiction and mood disorders: What’s the connection?

What’s the connection between addiction and mood disorders? Mental health disorders are far more common among addicts than they are among the general population, and mood disorders specifically very commonly co-occur with substance abuse. ...

... combined effects of substance abuse and the mental health disorder. A co-occurring mood disorder with alcoholism or drug addiction can make treatment a challenge. So what can you do if you or a loved one is exhibiting ... continue reading

Women and sobriety: 3 critical steps from addiction to sobriety

The road to recovery is hard for everyone, but when you're a young woman attempting to get sober, well, it's especially tough. Don't let that discourage you though! There's hope and lots of it. Below, I've outlined three vital steps for achieving ...

... vital steps for achieving and maintaining sobriety. 1. Active Addiction - Hitting a Bottom Before we get better, we ... to go to group during the day and drink or drug at night. Short-Term Inpatient – This is probably the ... continue reading

How to help a friend with addiction

How to Help Your Addicted Friend Watching someone you love struggle with addiction is a very difficult experience to endure. Because addiction is an ongoing and chronic disorder, your friend will be enduring the accompanying ups and downs plus the ...

... your addicted friend. So, can you help get a friend into addiction treatment or even help someone get sober ? We review here. ... have everything they need to overcome addiction and remain drug-free for life. Call now for ... continue reading

Drug and alcohol intervention: Taking the first step

Drug and alcohol interventions: Who needs them? For many, convincing a loved one to enter substance abuse treatment is no easy feat. If you're reading this and wondering if your loved one needs a drug and alcohol intervention, chances are, he or she ...

... quickly and help you and your loved ones move toward a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle. Reference Sources: AIR: Interventions for Drug Addiction Drug Addicted: What You Need To Know About Staging an Intervention 4therapy ... continue reading

Drug and alcohol intervention programs: What to expect

For some people, drug and alcohol intervention programs may be a last effort to get their loved ones into treatment. But drug and alcohol intervention programs can help individuals who need to get their addicted loved ones into treatment. These ...

... questions, concerns, or experiences as soon as we can. Reference Sources: AIR: Interventions for Drug Addiction Drug Addicted: What You Need To Know About Staging an Intervention 4therapy.com: Choosing an Interventionist ... continue reading

Addiction & Loneliness: Can You Beat Addiction Alone?

Are You Lonely? Science Says You Can Cultivate Intimacy and Joy This article is a follow up from my previous article, The Opposite of Addiction is Connection, a discussion centered on Johann Hari's, TED talk : “Everything You Think You Know About ...

... because that's our nature, that's what we want as human beings.” We Need Love, Not War Isolation and drug addiction are like the chicken and the egg. We're not sure which is the originator of the deeply social problem of ... continue reading

How do drug rehab alumni programs work?

Completing a drug addiction rehab program successfully is a major accomplishment and should provide you with a tremendous sense of pride. However, recovery is an ongoing process that evolves over a lifetime. While drug rehab is an essential piece in ...

... provided continued encouragement and support as you progress in life. Rehab isn’t the end of treatment While drug addiction treatment gave you the coping and life skills needed to navigate daily life, it’s important to ... continue reading

Who needs drug detox?

Withdrawal is the process during which a person's body tries to adjust and get rid of any remaining traces of a drug. Not only can drug detox uncomfortable, with symptoms ranging from nausea to hallucinations, it can also be dangerous. Supervised ...

... detox at the end. Do I need drug detox? If you suspect that you're physically dependent on a drug, it's best to seek help from an experienced addiction specialist. An addiction specialist will usually be able to help ... continue reading

What are Symptoms of Dual Diagnosis for Addiction and Mental Health Problems?

Dual Diagnosis = Mental Illness + Addiction Until recently, addiction and various mental health conditions were treated as entirely separate entities. Patients who fought with mental illness and chemical abuse were frequently denied therapy until ...

... help they wanted and needed. Now, when individuals get a Dual Diagnosis of a mental illness and drug addiction, patients can receive the proper care they need. Rehab centers are usually trained in treating co-occurring ... continue reading

Telehealth in Addiction Treatment

By David M. Kniffen Jr. President and Chief Executive Officer of Enterhealth Using Telehealth for Drug and Alcohol Addiction Telehealth, or the use of telecommunications systems to connect patients with doctors, has been around longer than many ...

By David M. Kniffen Jr. President and Chief Executive Officer of Enterhealth Using Telehealth for Drug and Alcohol Addiction Telehealth, or the use of telecommunications systems to connect patients with doctors, has been ... continue reading

Rehab cocaine addiction: When to choose inpatient vs. outpatient

Is cocaine becoming a problem in your life? Cocaine is a powerful central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that triggers the release of large amounts of dopamine in the brain. With repetitive cocaine use , a person starts craving cocaine when effects ...

... . 4. Detox in inpatient and outpatient cocaine rehab Detox is the first phase of every drug addiction treatment, regardless of whether you choose an inpatient or outpatient detox program . Inpatient treatment facilities ... continue reading

Dissolving stress with Open Focus when diagnosed with addiction

Let's face it. By itself, every day stress is challenging to deal with. So, when you add addiction issues to the stress equation – if you are not careful – you can set yourself up for a potential disaster. Whether you currently are coping with ...

... risk of dying from heart disease? Countless studies have demonstrated that stress is linked to alcohol and drug addiction and that chronic stress is a well-known substance abuse factor. Even more, other studies show that ... continue reading

Prescription drug use and overdose accidents: SLLiP (FILM REVIEW)

The reality of pain Sometimes, our lives bring us to limits we couldn’t have imagined we could handle. But when facing serious pain, people are barely capable of continuing their lives as before. When faced with serious pain, we can’t see ...

... can it get? The writer of “SLLiP”, Ricky Russert, presents us with a typical story of pain killer drug addiction through the experience and the battle of one man. We all have different tolerance for pain . But, when we ... continue reading

Cost of drug rehab

What’s the cost of drug rehab? It can be hard to pin down the exact cost of drug rehab . Drug rehab costs can actually range from zero to thousands of dollars per day. The cost of drug rehab for you or your loved one is usually determined by ...

... in the comments sections below. We look forward to helping you take the first steps toward kicking drug addiction. Reference Sources: SAMHSA: Free Treatment Available NCBI: The Economic Costs of Substance Abuse Treatment ... continue reading

Managing Negative Emotions in Addiction Treatment Using NLP

NLP in Addiction Treatment Are you a counselor looking to use NLP strategies with clients? I'm here to explain how NLP strategies can to help manage feelings of guilt, grief, and regret rising from past addiction issues. In this article, I briefly ...

... at wasting so much time and money on meth. The focus of Juanita's counseling is not addiction but the feelings resulting from her drug use. I begin our session by building rapport with Juanita and identifying her primary ... continue reading

Prejudice and addiction in treatment settings: How can clinicians face personal bias?

Strategies for Counselors: How to Identify and Address Personal Biases Regarding Addiction We know that unconscious biases and prejudices affect all relationships, whether the relationship is a passing conversation at the super market or a ...

... of alcohol. There is little scientific evidence to show marijuana acts as a trigger for harder drugs. ………………….. MYTH 3: Addiction is for life – According to the National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse, 75% of ... continue reading

Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs): How do you identify at-risk patients?

As we grew old, we were taught that substances of abuse were lurking through the intercity, waiting to pounce upon us from downtown intersections or head shops draped in burglar bars. As we grew older, we realized that this, alone, was far too ...

... detectable, and one of more of the following risk factors for prescription drug abuse may apply to at-risk patients: Past or present addictions to substances including alcohol or tobacco. Family history of substance use ... continue reading

Families of addicts: Seeing addiction from the other side

Addiction: It’s not just about the addict The word addiction usually triggers thoughts that involve an addict and their struggles with substance abuse. Primary concerns with addiction usually lie with the addict. There is a whole other side to ...

... . They live through the motions of the addictive process. Families may be equally suffering the effects of drug addiction and need support. The distress faced by the loved ones of addicts is a very real component of ... continue reading

Addiction treatment for women and children

Women and children and addiction treatment There often comes a time in an addicted mother's life to make a life-changing choice – either get help for her addiction or lose her children. Unfortunately, when it comes to women and children and ...

... services, such as parenting classes and vocational services. Women and children drug addiction treatment The basics for women and children drug addiction treatment are typically the same as other types of traditional ... continue reading

Addiction treatment for minorities

Minority addiction treatment barriers Minorities typically face a number of barriers when entering addiction treatment or trying to complete addiction treatment. Some of these barriers may affect all demographics , while others may be specific to ...

... follows a few basic stages. The basic stages of minority drug addiction treatment are: 1. Evaluation and assessment Anyone entering addiction treatment must first go through an evaluation and assessment to determine ... continue reading

How to do a drug intervention

What to expect from a drug intervention It can be difficult to know what to expect from a drug intervention . If everything goes well, an intervention will result in an addict seeking treatment for his or her drug abuse problem. Unfortunately, this ...

... intervention might also fail if an addict simply isn't ready to accept the fact that he or she needs drug addiction treatment. If this is the case, loved ones should be prepared to put an end to their enabling behavior ... continue reading

Using Spiritual or Religious Beliefs when Fighting Addiction

ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Religious and spiritual beliefs can moderate the relationship between life stressors and quality of life. In fact, reliance on your beliefs can give you hope, strength, and provide meaning in addiction recovery. TABLE OF CONTENTS: ...

... substance use disorder. 3. The Family Interaction Concept. Family-interaction proponents view alcoholism or drug addiction as a role assigned to an individual family member, while the other relatives play complementary ... continue reading

NLP Addiction Technique: Addiction Through the Lens of NLP Presuppositions

What is Addiction? The definition of addiction I like to use is found on the website: http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/addiction and states: “Addiction is a persistent,compulsivedependence on a behavior or substance. . . researchers ...

... on a behavior or substance. . . researchers speak of twotypes of addiction: substance addiction such as alcoholism, drug abuse, and moking; and process addictio nsuch as gambling, shopping, and eating ... continue reading

Rehab Ambien addiction: When to choose inpatient vs. outpatient

Is Ambien becoming a problem? You are not alone. In fact, medical treatment for Ambien addiction can help. But, what is the right approach to treating Ambien addiction ? Should you check into an inpatient rehab, or will outpatient treatment do? In ...

... Safety Guide NIDA Prescription Drug Abuse Congressional Testimony National Institute of Drug Abuse: Prescription Drug Facts: Depressants DrugAbuse: Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment NCBI: Inpatient vs outpatient ... continue reading

Rehab amphetamine addiction: When to choose inpatient vs. outpatient

Amphetamine is a synthetic, and very potent psychoactive substance. This drug acts as a stimulant on the central nervous system (CNS) by increasing the amount of neurotransmitters that travel across synapses of the brain. Amphetamines also keep ...

... periods of time. This is why amphetamine is placed in the group of Schedule II drugs in the Controlled Substances Act since 1971, and can cause addiction when misused. So, what works best in the treatment of amphetamine ... continue reading

Tips for families coping with addiction around the Holiday Season

Use the Holidays as an opportunity! The Holidays are a special time of year, with many families gathering together for celebrations. We at Enterhealth - a premier drug and alcohol addiction treatment company - hope that families realize that this ...

... many signs to look out for if you think that a loved one is facing a problem with drugs or alcohol. Signs of an alcohol addiction problem and signs of a pill problem may or may not appear all at once. These can include ... continue reading

Addiction counseling: An Adlerian based approach to understanding drug addicts

The Adlerian Psychotherapy Model The Adlerian Psychotherapy Model is one that promotes holistic steps . One of the basic principles of this model involves human goal orientation. Adlerian psychotherapists encourage patients to identify and utilize ...

... . After she received her masters degree, she continued working in the field of alcoholism and drug addiction in various modalities (inpatient, outpatient, halfway house). She decided she needed more education and entered ... continue reading

When does an intervention work for a drug addict or alcoholic?

By Harold Clifton Urschel III, M.D., M.M.A. Chief Medical Strategist, Enterhealth Change your mindset about interventions for more successful outcomes! You've reached the point where you know your loved one has a problem and needs help. But you ...

... , we are able to identify areas of the brain that have sustained injury due to alcohol and drug addiction. We also provide intervention moderation at no charge. Questions about how to hold a successful intervention Would ... continue reading

Methadone vs Buprenorphine: Which is better for treating heroin addiction?

Buprenorphine: The Little Known Treatment Option The United States is experiencing an epidemic of opioid overdose and addiction. One of the important changes that needs to be made in order to help combat this epidemic is increased access to ...

... stigma. Substance use & misuse. 2009;44(6):794-808. 8. Kreek MJ, et al. Pharmacotherapy of addictions. Nature reviews Drug discovery. 2002;1(9):710-26. a) http://buprenorphine.samhsa.gov/data.html b) https://www.naabt ... continue reading

Identifying Addiction

Q: How to identify alcoholism? A: Medical doctors or licensed psychologists diagnose alcoholism. This process usually involves a physical and psychological examination – doctors will usually ask specific questions about their patient's alcohol use ...

... More on who needs to see help for drug problems here: Who needs drug rehab? Who needs drug detox? Q: How to identify prescription drug addict? A: Prescription drug addiction may be difficult to spot at first, but ... continue reading

The Secret to Preventing Alcohol and Drug Relapse

ARTICLE SUMMARY: The secret to preventing relapse is to be engaged in the therapeutic process. If you’re seeing a professional counselor, you can begin to understand what drinking or drug “do” for you. And take hope. Relapse isn’t all bad; ...

... (internal and external). Anything that might remind you and make you nostalgic for your drug-of-choice needs to be aired out. Addiction triggers cloud our awareness and can lead you into temptation to reach for booze or ... continue reading

What is the Relationship Between Addiction and Mental Illness?

Addiction and Mental Illness Require Treatment Much research has shown that there is an extremely complex relationship between addiction and mental illness . According to a renowned addiction psychiatrist at New York University by the name of Dr. ...

... by the name of Dr. Stephen Gilman, approximately 55 percent of people who are suffering from a drug or alcohol addiction will eventually develop a mental disorder. On the other hand, roughly 20 percent of people with a ... continue reading

Women in Addiction Treatment: 6 Misconceptions

The Equal Opportunity Illness? Addiction is sometimes known as an equal opportunities illness, cutting across age, socio economic position, gender and race, though much empirical evidence to connects both substance and process addictions to ...

... more likely victims of sexual and physical abuse. A history of violent trauma is more common among women with drug addiction, placing them at high risk for post-traumatic stress disorder. Women are more likely to be the ... continue reading

Rehab heroin addiction: When to choose inpatient vs. outpatient

Heroin is an extremely addictive drug. With prolonged and chronic use, it’s extremely difficult to quit heroin without the help of medical professionals or a structured rehab treatment program. But, how can you stop heroin ? What is the right ...

... , you will be monitored and assisted by teams of doctors, nurses, and addiction counselors. The most important reason why you need drug addiction rehab is because the chances of relapse are very high when heroin addicts ... continue reading

Counseling for family members of drug addicts: What to expect?

Healing from addiction in the family Family counseling can help families recover and heal from addiction. How? Today, we speak with Flicky Gildenhuys , an educator in the field of parenting and author of the book “Blending Families” about the ...

... supervised many successful family interventions. Today, she’ll help us answer questions like: How does drug addiction affect the whole family? What does family counseling typically look like? How long does family therapy ... continue reading

Cost effectiveness of addiction treatment

The real cost of addiction Do you know how much addiction costs you? Let’s do a little experiment and find out. Be honest and estimate the amount of money that you spend on drugs or alcohol each month and multiply that by 12. That’s how much you ...

... Be honest and estimate the amount of money that you spend on drugs or alcohol each month and multiply that by 12. That’s how much you directly spend on your addiction in one year. Multiply that by 2, 5, or 10 years: now ... continue reading

Who needs drug rehab?

If you're struggling with a drug problem, you've may have tried to quit with no success. There's also a good chance that you've come to the realization that you may need a more structured drug rehab in order to do so. But not everyone who uses ...

... or she will also question you about your drug use as well, which will be used to diagnose drug dependence or possible addiction. When do you need drug rehab? An addiction specialist will usually be better able to advise ... continue reading

Addiction treatment for people with disabilities

Living with a disability can also be very stressful, painful, and disheartening.. Because of this, substance abuse among the disabled population is typically much higher than the general population . In fact, drug abuse or addiction can be as much ...

... challenges substance abuse education wheelchair accessible entrances People with disabilities drug addiction treatment For people with disabilities, drug addiction treatment is comprised of a few important steps. 1. An ... continue reading

Addiction treatment for veterans

Veterans and addiction treatment Members of the armed forces may have the hardest job in the country. They're constantly surrounded by violence and forced to spend a great deal of time away from their homes and families. Many veterans come home ...

... management Family participation, such as family counseling and education Veteran drug addiction treatment Like other types of addiction treatment, veteran addiction treatment should be thought of as a long-term process ... continue reading

Addiction treatment for seniors

Seniors and addiction treatment Addiction doesn’t choose gender, race, nationality or age. Today, addiction is a problem that the whole world is facing and everyone form teens to addicted young adults to the elderly are in need of help when ...

... services Peer support groups Payment assistance Medicare coverage Senior drug addiction treatment As with other types of drug addiction treatment, senior drug addiction treatment is comprised of a few important steps ... continue reading

Addiction treatment for women

Like many things in life, dealing with addiction and approaching addiction treatment is different for varied populations . Studies have shown that it’s more likely for men to drink and do drugs, while women are more likely to develop substance ...

... case when in an environment with both men and women. Female drug addiction treatment Female drug addiction treatment is not all that different than other types of addiction treatment. And, it’s also fit for women in all ... continue reading

Drug and Alcohol Detox Clinics in Mississippi

ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Detox clinics in Mississippi are special as they run under specific state laws. In this article, we teach you how to find a safe and reputable detox center in Mississippi. At the end, we invite your questions in the comments ...

... § 41-30-27 (2013) Detox Can Save Lives What is Medical Detox? When someone struggling with drug or alcohol addiction suddenly quits, their brain and body naturally go through a process known as withdrawal. [1] This is ... continue reading

Addiction Support Groups in Florida

ARTICLE OVERVIEW: There are many addiction support groups you can choose from in Florida. How can you decide which is the best for you? We review here. TABLE OF CONTENTS: What is a Support Group? How Support Groups Work for You Effectiveness What ...

... , comfort, and advice. In this case, the common experience is a struggle with alcohol or drug addiction. These peer-based support groups require no admission process or specified length of participation. Support groups ... continue reading

Why do people start using alcohol or drugs? How can you help an addict quit?

It can be difficult to empathize with someone who struggles with drug or alcohol addiction. We know this. Firsthand. So, how can you begin to understand why people use drugs ? Today, we speak with Dr. James Tenney, MS, PsyD and Clinical Director of ...

... a meaningful experience with their day to day success, and their relationships, work and so forth… ADDICTION BLOG: How specifically do drugs and alcohol work so well? Can you describe a little bit of what's happening in ... continue reading

Progressive Disease, Progressive Counselor: What it's like for me being an addiction counselor

Addiction as a Progressive Disease From the first day that I sought help for my problematic relationship with substances, I was told that I had a progressive disease and that I needed to find a progressive recovery. Many people believe that the ...

... in my twelve-step fellowship. Everything I knew about addiction told me that addiction is addiction and a drug is a drug; that an addict cannot use any drug in any form without disaster. My observational experience tells ... continue reading

Integrative treatment: A new approach to treating addiction?

Addiction is a multidimensional process So, what do we really know about addiction? Recent neurological and biological studies have defined addiction as: “a disorder of altered cognition from a psychological and neurological perspective.” But ...

... more about psycho-sociology (offering a model for healthy living) and the biology (sober living/ life without drugs) of addiction recovery. Then, we encourage you to use the section at the end for YOUR questions. We will ... continue reading

Brain Restoration Therapy in addiction treatment: INTERVIEW with Dr. Ken Starr

Can you really flush your brain of toxins? Can IV administration of NAD, a co-enzyme of Niacin, really help reduce drug cravings during withdrawal? Basically, are the claims of Brain Restoration Therapy advocates too good to be true? Today we are ...

... where mitochondria produce energy. Without adequate NAD+, not all SIRT genes can be activated. Aging, drug addiction and alcoholism deplete the body's NAD. In alcoholism, NAD helps considerably with withdrawal, craving ... continue reading

Addiction treatment for atheists

Religion and spirituality often play a big part in many addiction treatment programs. While not all treatment programs are affiliated with a religious group, many programs incorporate religion or spirituality into addiction treatment itself. Because ...

... atheists, but they may not be available in all areas. Atheist drug addiction treatment Like other types of drug addiction treatment, atheist drug addiction treatment must incorporate some very important steps to ensure a ... continue reading

Paying for addiction treatment: How to finance drug rehab

Paying for addiction treatment Many alcohol and drug rehab programs can cost many thousands of dollars per treatment episode, a cost that most people can't simply write a check to cover. Fortunately, there are a number of resources that can be used ...

... to spend less money on healthcare costs and legal fees Being drug-free will make you more productive at work Financing addiction treatment Addiction treatment can still be expensive, even if you have medical insurance ... continue reading

Who needs drug testing?

You most likely won’t be informed of the results of the drug testing right away, but you should know within a few hours or days. Testing for drug addiction, on the other hand, generally involves a more in-depth assessment. This can include a ...

... to determine if you suffer from a drug addiction problem. As part of a drug addiction screening, addiction specialists may use a positive drug test as one indicator of a possible drug abuse problem. However, a person’s ... continue reading

The Cost of Addiction to U.K. Society

The Individual Cost of Addiction When we consider the consequences of addiction, foremost in our minds is the terrible emotional, spiritual, mental and physical costs that impact the addict. These costs tend to ripple out, however, touching the ...

... related crime, both of which outweigh the cost of offering addicts treatment. 'The annual cost of addiction related crime is Drug addiction and crime £13,900,000,000. A typical heroin user spends around £1,400 per month ... continue reading

Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture for addiction

By Dr. Susana Mendez, OMD, MBA, ABMPP, CAS, LCDC, LAc Clinical Director, Enterhealth Outpatient Center of Excellence Holistic Healing and Addiction At Enterhealth, we're always looking for ways to enhance our medically based addiction treatment ...

... cravings. Milk thistle (Silybum Marianum) can help with the regeneration of a fatty liver. Acupuncture for Drug Abuse and Addiction Acupuncture, in general, is based on the Ancient Chinese concept of the “shen,” or heart ... continue reading

What does a good heroin addiction treatment look like?

By Clare Waismann Heroin addiction: Are you getting the care you need? The heroin epidemic continues to rage in the United States, with an estimated 467,000 people struggling with heroin abuse as of 2014, according to the Centers for Disease Control ...

... diagnosis and mental health support can be the difference between immediate relapse and a drug-free life. 6. Good Heroin Addiction Treatment Programs Create a Strong Foundation for the Rest of Your Life A good treatment ... continue reading

Safe Guarding Your C-Suite Executives Against Addiction

Harold Clifton Urschel III, M.D., M.M.A. Chief Medical Strategist, Enterhealth Safe Guarding Your Management Team Most businesses have plans in place for potential crises, ranging from personnel matters such as white collar theft to issues affecting ...

... last four decades and presented by the National Institute of Health (NIH), defines alcoholism and drug addiction as a treatable, chronic, medical brain disease. Then, seek science based treatments At Enterhealth Ranch ... continue reading

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