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What is Holistic Addiction Medicine? An INTERVIEW with Gateway Foundation
A Holistic Approach to Addiction Many people who enter addiction treatment find themselves looking deeper into their personal story than ever before. And, it's truly possible to discover a new side of yourself in the process. Self-reports about the ...
... or alcohol abuse causes nutritional deficiencies and contributes to several medical conditions. Holistic treatment for addiction recovery programs combines a variety of therapies that allow the body to repair and restore ... continue reading -
What is holistic health? The real goal of addiction recovery
Holistic recovery: Why aren't many addicts getting better over time? Have you ever wondered why long term recovery rates are so low? Have you noticed that many people who do manage to stay clean and sober for an extended period of time never seem ...
... from mind altering substances and sense of spiritual connection is simply the beginning of recovery. The Holistic program at the Full Recovery Wellness is unique in that it addresses all these areas in a complete and ... continue reading -
Holistic addiction recovery – Making yourself whole again
By Brian McAlister, author of the best-selling book Full Recovery: The Recovering Person’s Guide to Unleashing Your Inner Power The holistic route to recovery You might be wondering: “What the heck does ‘holistic’ mean anyway and what does ...
... difficult enough to swallow, but the idea of a holistic route to recovery did not resonate at all. Today I thank ... engaged in the addiction recovery community. Outpatient treatment programs, therapists, and of course ... continue reading -
Cost of Residential Treatment Programs
ARTICLE OVERVIEW: A 30-day residential program can cost around $10,000, while a long-term stay in residential treatment, can be cost twice that much. Costs vary based on services and total time spent in treatment. More here. TABLE OF CONTENTS: The ...
... Meetings) may also be built into the schedule. Relaxation and recreation are crucial parts of any recovery program that is focused on holistic healing…so be sure that the rehab you choose has a good balance of “work” and ... continue reading -
Proven benefits of residential addiction recovery
By Ronald D. Jensen, MSW If you're working in rehab: What should you know? My business partner recently posed this question to me in an email, for careful thought of addiction as relating to our staff: What should you know if you are working in ...
... yet challenging environment. Additionally, if the program uses comprehensive and varied proven therapy methods ... treatment. What is holistic health? A holistic approach to addiction recovery includes all aspects of ... continue reading -
The role of weekend programs in outpatient addiction treatment
Weekend programs for outpatient addiction treatment Addiction, as well as its treatment, affects people’s lives in more than one way. Addiction does not affects only a drug user or drinker… but also her daily habits, activities, and ...
... RECOVERY: The best suited persons for the Weekend Program are those who prefer to recover within a group size of 6-9 people, and are OK with using an approach that utilizes empowering psychology and holistic wellness ... continue reading -
Emotional Release in Addiction Recovery: Your Achilles Eel BOOK REVIEW
Negative Emotions List Do you struggle with any of the following?: anger control criticism discouragement emptiness fear frustration guilt humiliation loneliness pessimism rejection self-sabotage shame Guess what? You're human! And the list of ...
... you achieve emotional release. Any who among us in addiction recovery doesn't need MORE OF THAT? Here's the idea ... programs Mike teachs in Japan were recently certified by IANLP. He and his partner Jake wrote Holistic NLP ... continue reading -
Neuroplasticity and addiction: How can integrative therapies help address past trauma? INTERVIEW with Sabino Recovery
Neuroplasticity and addiction treatment Neuroplasticity, or the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by creating new neural pathways is at the cutting edge of new addiction treatment modalities. Imagine…you can literally change treatment ...
... struggles of addiction in a truly holistic treatment environment. They are addressing not ... brain we hear, “Use it or you will lose it.” At Sabino Recovery I tell our residents, “I want you to lose it.” Then, we ... continue reading -
Coaching in addiction recovery: Why – How – How much? THE INTERVIEW
Are you in the market for a recovery coach? Or are you exploring this option in a job/career change? Here, we learn more about what recovery coaches do, how much services typically cost, and what training is best. We’ve asked a recovery coach! In ...
... coaching schools which specialize in recovery coach training. The programs vary widely in cost, ... personal recovery. Laurie’s approach is holistic, integrating wellness and mindfulness practices into her recovery coaching ... continue reading -
Art therapy in addiction rehab and recovery settings: INTERVIEW with Royal Life Centers
Art therapy during rehab Art therapy is a healing modality intended to integrate physical, emotional, mental and spiritual care by facilitating creative ways for patients to respond to their recovery process. This kind of therapy helps you release ...
... definitive answer. ADDICTION BLOG: How can someone new to recovery explore their artistic side in a less formal way? ROYAL ... , free of judgment. Operating from a holistic bio-psychosocial/spiritual model, Royal Life Centers ... continue reading -
INTERVIEW about addiction coaching : Life Recovery Coach Keith Bray
1. Addiction coaching basics ADDICTION BLOG: What was the impetus to start addiction coaching ? What is your mission and what are your core beliefs? KEITH BRAY: I attended rehab about 14 years ago. Like many others, after I left rehab, I wanted to ...
... programs or features do you plan for the coming months/years that we should know about? KEITH BRAY: Current recovery ... Recovery” which is holistic, incorporates current addiction help (12 step, rehab) but takes recovery ... 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 ...
... use our external environment in our therapeutic program. Then, the holistic approach to treatment that we take. ... beneficial that the family is a part of the recovery program, and if the family also wants to participate, ... 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 ...
... Levels of Care. Telehealth can complement holistic treatment programs at both residential facility and outpatient ... - and that treatment includes a plan for sustained recovery, regardless of whether you can make it to the ... 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 ...
... experience from having made his own recovery journey and now program director for Hope. Alon brings her experience of mindfulness, Buddhism, nutrition and dance to provide a fully holistic and integral offering at Hope ... 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 ...
... program. People who are treated in outpatient programs for addiction may not have an entrenched drug or alcohol use. Holistic ... the question “How does addiction work?” Addicts in recovery need to begin to be pro-active to ... continue reading -
8 Reasons Why People are Choosing Thailand for Rehab and Detox
By Colin Hinshelwood CHIANG MAI, Thailand (August 7, 2018) Many think of Thailand as a playground for parties and drugs, not as a place to get away from hedonistic pleasures. But in recent years, the Buddhist kingdom has established a reputation as ...
... 1,200 doctors have international training and/or certification. 2. Holistic Programs As a devout Buddhist country, Thailand has a culture rich in holistic practices. The Dawn Medical Rehab and Wellness Center , which is ... continue reading -
What is Medication Management in Addiction Treatment? 3 Things You Need to Know
By Maria Elizabeth Weidmer-Mikhail, MD Addiction treatment can incorporate medications and genetic testing. Learn how one leading facility uses these tools as integral components of a successful treatment program. More here, with a section at the ...
... these tools as integral components of a successful treatment program. More here, with a section at the ... science-based treatments to achieve the best outcomes for patient recovery. Click here to visit our website or call 1 ... continue reading -
Spiritual Healing from Addiction: 9 Stages to Resolve Existential Grief
By Robert Wright, Jr., Ph.D., COFT Healing Existential Grief Do you ever feel deeply lonely, even while in addiction recovery ? You are not alone! Disconnection from community or the larger picture can be at the heart of addiction. Learn more about ...
... your Existential Grief? Well, Neuro-Linguistic-Programming [NLP] Parts Integration is one way ... holistic and values incorporating ancient wisdom traditions. As respects Existential Grief, when you arrive at recovery ... 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 ...
... , postures, coordinated breathing, and mental focus) A holistic connection One of the basic principles of TCM posits ... and NIH, more than 2,000 drug and alcohol treatment programs in the U.S. and 40 other countries have ... continue reading -
Racism and Substance Use: The Systematic Epidemic of Addiction
Is addiction primarily an individual affliction? My biggest issue with the disease model of addiction is that it completely negates society's role in causing addiction by solely framing addiction as an individual affliction. Many believe that ...
... dependent on social status because of the resources necessary to stop using drugs. Taking a holistic approach to addiction recovery is the newest and most effective treatment for addiction; meaning that for a problematic ... continue reading -
What is the Integrative Care Model of addiction treatment?
Integrative Care in addiction treatment The need for an integrative approach to meet complex needs of people with mental disorders, including substance use disorders, has sparked the development of specialized mental health and addiction treatment ...
... on being innovative and often introduce new holistic therapies to meet the needs of our ... in the recovery community is “move a muscle, change a thought.” We integrate that belief into our programming by offering ... continue reading -
Drug and Alcohol Detox Clinics in Rhode Island
ARTICLE OVERVIEW : This article explains what to expect and how detox is regulated in Rhode Island. TABLE OF CONTENTS: What is Medical Detox? Detoxing in Rhode Island How Does Detox in Rhode Island Work? Inpatient Detox Centers Outpatient Detox ...
... therapies or holistic treatments Cognitive treatment options Counseling and group therapy Dual diagnosis therapy and treatment Exercise programs Medical treatments Nutritional plans Personalized recovery plans State ... continue reading -
My child has psychological problems: Parenting Through the Storm BOOK REVIEW
Ending the Silence Between You and Your Child Does the following sound familiar? Your communication with your child feels like it’s a one-way street. Various hormonal processes are taking over during adolescence. It seems like these processes have ...
... and help each other easily go through the process of recovery. PART 4: Community influence This section of the book ... us grow personally, towards a united vision of holistic health. Parenting Through the Storm is a beacon ... 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 ...
... The Enterhealth Outpatient Center of Excellence provides a medically-based, holistic approach to the treatment of addiction . To achieve lasting recovery, all underlying causes of the addiction must be treated, including ... continue reading -
A New Addiction Intervention Book: INTERVIEW with Dr. Louise Stanger
Addiction and Families Addiction affects an estimated one in three American families. So, how do these families get help? Some struggle along on their own. Other families seek help directly treatment providers: detox clinics, psychotherapists, ...
... trained professionals who can put you on the path to recovery is integral to the process. Professionals must ask: how can ... can be the best they are. This is a holistic approach to treating a wounded person, and it always ... continue reading -
Innovative Discharge Planning for Addiction Treatment Aftercare
Harold C. Urschell III, MD, MMA - Chief Medical Strategist at Enterhealth Successful Solutions to Long-Term Recovery Treatment for drug or alcohol addiction isn't finished when a patient leaves a residential or outpatient treatment program. In ...
... or outpatient treatment program. In reality, life after treatment is when a person's recovery genuinely begins. After ... recovery. How to Best Approach Discharge Planning Enterhealth believes that an evidence-based holistic ... continue reading -
Ecstasy Rehab Treatment: What to Expect?
ARTICLE SUMMARY: Here, we'll review best practices in treating a drug problem with ecstasy . We'll cover the basic services that reputable ecstasy rehabs offer and what you can expect during the process. Then, we invite your questions or comments ...
... with each and every passing day of your sobriety. Yes, recovery is a long and challenging journey, and it will not always ... how to live drug-free and to live a holistic life without the need for mind altering substances. ... 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 ...
... that the best approach to addiction treatment is a holistic one which pairs each individual patient with the best ... self and purpose, both of which foster sustainability in recovery. This is the crux of treatment for most ... continue reading -
Why the LGBT Community needs unique addiction treatment
Effective addiction treatment is best when customized! Addiction is a profoundly lonely and isolating disease. In order to live a lifestyle entirely based around drinking or using drugs, individuals must cut off their social support networks- ...
... is key to supporting the whole, long-term recovery. More here on why special treatment is required…with ... each patient's individual social role. A good treatment program should assess: What a person's needs are. What ... continue reading -
Negative thinking and addiction: Can you change your thinking patterns? (BOOK REVIEW)
Harnessing subconscious mind power The power of the human subconscious has been a target of many scientific studies. Our subconscious mind works like a memory hard drive: it stores everything, from information to experiences. The most important ...
... your subconscious and recreate it while in addiction recovery ! Then, we invite your questions or ... happiness and meaning in your new sober life. It is a holistic manual to coming closer to your true self! This book is ... continue reading -
How to best work with addiction treatment alumni? An INTERVIEW with Sierra Tucson
What happens when a treatment program end? What SHOULD happen? This interview describes alumni communication and best practices in post-treatment protocol. Your comments are welcomed at the end! Alumni programs benefit individuals AND organizations ...
... in alumni retainment, and program structures that can help you manage an alumni program that’s a win-win ... designed to continue and support recovery and healthy choices in a holistic manner while staying connected to ... 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 ...
... you are looking at it in a holistic way , a comprehensive preventative program needs to be put into primary schools ... you more strength, and can help the process of recovery as opposed to treatment centers that are set in ... 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 ...
... have a plan to provide effective addiction recovery services to their employees. Early drug or ... facilitate access to company operations. Inpatient rehab treatment programs at Enterhealth Ranch are customized to give C- ... 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 ...
... In addition, we use several computer programs/applications such as: Ecco Pro The Brain ... text support to receive: Resources about addiction and recovery Information about our treatment process —- About the Interviewees ... 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 ...
... , treated, and cured. The counselor with a more holistic view will examine the role that factors such as perception ... is related to his or her chances of succeeding in recovery. It’s better to get help early than to hold ... continue reading -
How to cope with emotional abuse: Hope & Healing from Emotional Abuse (BOOK REVIEW)
We here at Addiction Blog were recently introduced to the work of Dr. Gregory Jantz and his holistic approach to addiction treatment. With dozens of books under his belt, we’ve gone into the heart of the matter to learn about the trauma of ...
We here at Addiction Blog were recently introduced to the work of Dr. Gregory Jantz and his holistic approach to addiction treatment. With dozens of books under his belt, we’ve gone into the heart of the matter to learn ... continue reading -
LGBT addiction recovery and resources
High risks of addiction LGBT health experts agree that discrimination, isolation, and other social pressures increase the risk for LGBT individuals, particularly LGBT youth, to use drugs and alcohol to reduce and cope with stress. In fact, the ...
... left an inheritance, my husband and I purchased New Hope Recovery Center and made it our mission to heal our community in all ways. We believe in holistic healing for the entire community impacted by addiction, trauma ... continue reading -
How can beliefs influence addictive behavior?
Did you know that your beliefs can keep you in an addictive loop? When approached carefully, beliefs can subtly and logically tricked into submission. In fact, beliefs have limitations which can be changed or released when the timing is right. More ...
... together and using other NLP techniques we made further progress in many different areas. Reference Sources: Holistic Wellness From Within: NLP - Neuro Linguistic Programming iNLP Center: Master's Level training course continue reading -
How to tell if your teenager is using drugs?
We here at Addiction Blog strive to help parents raise healthy young people. In this interview, we hope to help you define and recognize problems with drugs or alcohol early. So, if you’re a worried parent, know first that you are not alone. ...
... Clara County, you should see if they qualify for a program called Deferred Entry into Justice (DEJ). This gives the child ... want to look for places that are more holistic in that they evaluate for underlying medical ... 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 ...
... wide range of comments . Regardless of whether you come down on the side of hogwash or holistic, Contingency Management interventions for addictions are a new and creative approach to helping those with addictions. More ... continue reading -
How to overcome addiction with a self help program? – INTERVIEW with LiveFree Online
Self-help online: Does it work? In this exclusive Q&A with LiveFree Online Recovery Program we discuss the advantages of online recovery programs and the ways these type of programs can benefit people, and help them achieve and maintain sobriety. ...
... are the techniques you use (NRT, hypnotic, 12 step, and NLP techniques) as part of your LiveFree Online Recovery Program? How is efficacy measured and tracked? LiveFree: Hypnosis and NLP has been proven to work with many ... continue reading -
Social model residential programs for addiction: Best practices INTERVIEW with Jeremiah’s Inn
Social models of residential addiction treatment There are different programs a person can choose from to successfully continue down the path of addiction recovery. Today, we’d like to present you with a somewhat different program of transitional ...
... from violence, alcohol and other drug use. Safety is also proved through the culture of recovery that should exist within the program. The culture is compromised of the belief that you only get drunk from drinking, the ... continue reading -
INTERVIEWS with addiction aftercare programs: Beating Addiction
1. What was the impetus to start BeatingAddiction.com? What is its mission, core beliefs and how is it funded? In late 2004, towards the beginning of 2005, I recognized and realized that social networking and its concepts of getting people together, ...
... to the site so that users may have access to more professional and proven methods of recovery (already in the works). 5. What new programs or features do you plan for the coming months/years that we should know about ... continue reading -
Can social media help addicts and alcoholics in recovery? INTERVIEW with the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute
Does social media have the capacity to change behavior? In an effort to “find creative ways to help people beyond their acute treatment episode”, Warren Bickel, a professor at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute (VTCRI), has been ...
... connection between the individuals. Furthermore, anonymity is an important component of 12-step recovery programs, where support and connectedness are certainly contributing factors to success. ADDICTION BLOG: Further ... 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 ...
... are some problems to which there are no solutions. Unfortunately, no matter how much recovery programming they have absorbed, individuals in recovery cannot change the world and people they’ll be dealing with once they ... continue reading -
10 guidelines for maintaining recovery from addiction
If you want to keep your recovery running strong, you need to take the same approach a mechanic would take when tuning up a car. But what should you do in order to maintain your recovery successfully? How can you react to the little signs of risk ...
... when they're small. Don't put things off. So, what can you do to keep up a healthy addiction recovery program? How to stay on track? REMEMBER: Diagnose, Repair, Maintain. All this is really pretty simple. Sustaining your ... 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 ...
... you to enrich not only your life, but the lives of others thus reinforcing the core values of recovery. Alumni programs touch on the importance of staying in contact with treatment staff no matter how far along you are ... continue reading -
Cost of alcohol treatment programs
What’s the cost of alcohol treatment programs? A range of different factors will influence the cost of treatment programs . By considering each of these factors, you’ll be able to find a treatment program that suits your needs and fits into your ...
... and you mat be offered a reduced cost. No cost alcohol treatment programs If you can’t afford alcohol treatment, don’t give up ... : Free Substance Abuse Treatment The Addiction Recovery Guide: Residential Treatment Centers continue reading -
Cost of drug treatment programs
What’s the cost of drug treatment programs? There is no exact formula that is used to determine the cost of addiction treatment programs . Instead, there are a few important factors that must be taken into account when trying to determine how much ...
... and long-term outpatient drug treatment programs. Services offered during drug treatment programs – Some individuals may find that they need more intensive treatment methods during recovery. These additional services - ... continue reading -
Evaluation in addiction practices: Is your treatment program effective?
Mental health is key to healthy living The primary goal of addiction treatment is to improve an addict's health and quality of life. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental, and ...
... ? ASHLEY HALL: I am a huge fan of data-driven decision making. Evaluation results should be factored into any program decisions, large or small. For example, if a survey is sent out to clients of a treatment facility and ... 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 ...
... services are provided in a variety of venues including rehabilitation programs, community health centers, hospitals, and support groups. 4. Recovery: With respect to substance use disorder, these services typically ... continue reading -
5 ways to find the best rehabilitation program for your loved ones
By Barbaros Dinler, MA From national to personal crisis According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) the abuse of tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs amounts to $700 billion in annual costs in the United States (U.S). The threat is very ...
... away by not be the best factor. Where a recovery facility is located is often central to your decision ... bit of planning to do prior to registering a loved into a program. First of all, do not narrow your choices to one or ... continue reading -
Anger management in addiction recovery – INTERVIEW with Dr. Angela Browne-Miller, Ph.D.
Anger affects addiction recovery Substance use and abuse often coexist with anger and violence. In fact, many people in addiction recovery credit anger (and fear) as the driving force behind drug and alcohol use. And while some doses of anger can be ...
... group or program is to work with clients toward increasing control of their anger, to reduce that anger's harm and danger to self and or others. And the primary goal of anger management therapy in addiction recovery is ... 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 ...
... BLOG: Do you have anything else that you would like to add for our readers? FOUNTAIN RECOVERY: The purpose of Fountain Recovery’s programs is to help our clients “get well and stay well”. We have been doing this for ... 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 ...
... intervention as well as set up treatment for your loved one. What to expect during drug and alcohol intervention programs To start an intervention, the addict must be at the right place at the right time. Oftentimes, one ... continue reading -
Women's issues in addiction recovery: An INTERVIEW with Jocelyn Grant
Why women-only sober houses? Women face unique problems that are specific to their own demographic when it comes to addiction treatment and the navigation of life in recovery. Addiction affects women differently than men , so it’s logical that ...
... , and substance free environment for people in early recovery. Residents are usually encouraged to work a support group program that includes: 12-Step program & sponsorship Employment or volunteerism Ongoing outpatient ... continue reading -
Healthful eating in addiction recovery: A meal plan for addicts and treatment programs
By David Wiss, MS, RDN Our food tastes in early recovery are like… teenagers! Introducing the concept of nutrition into an addiction treatment program is not an easy task. Many addicts in early recovery are not ready for health behavior change, ...
... should never seem punitive, but rather be framed as a helpful component of the recovery process. This should be a required part of every program. — About the Author: David Wiss, MS, RDN is the founder of Nutrition In ... continue reading -
How effective are Twelve Step Programs?: Sobriety to spirituality
Spiritual transformation requires work Living in fear of losing what we have and not getting what we want is where the addict mindset, untreated and overwhelmed, thrives. To be recovered from a “seemingly hopeless state of mind and body” we must ...
... Silkworth, the chief medical benefactor of the program of Alcoholics Anonymous, suggested that the thought ... a power of utmost divinity is the key to safeguarding our recovery. Our thoughts and lives can then be led by that ... 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 ...
... productive drug free workplace, treatment options need to be in place for employees. Enter the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Benefiting both employers and employees, we still have a number of questions: How are EAPs ... continue reading -
Inservice training for addiction and recovery professionals: The basics and beyond
Inservice training for recovery professionals What can you expect (and what should you look for) from an inservice training provider? Where is the industry going? Today, we speak with Dr. Allen Berger, Ph.D. about his experiences with inservice ...
... is also beginning to get its rightful recognition. My Institute for Optimal Recovery and Emotional Sobriety will be offering the first certification program in emotional sobriety counseling. We hope to launch the ... continue reading -
Inpatient vs. outpatient drug detox programs
How do you choose between an inpatient or outpatient drug detox program? We review the differences here. Then, we invite your questions or comments about the detox process at the end. First, what happens in detox? Choosing a detox treatment program ...
... seizures. This is why 24-7 care is a medical necessity in these cases. Patients stay in an inpatient detox program for as little as two days, and as many as ten, depending on their general physical state. Vital signs are ... continue reading -
Non-traditional treatment for addiction: INTERVIEW with Morningside Recovery
What is non-traditional treatment? Have you ever considered a non-lockdown, “open” model of treatment? Also known as the Florida model, this new protocol can be used in combination with custom therapies to achieve a much higher success rate than ...
... of our newest experiential therapies is Swell Life, our sober surfing program. —– Morningside Recovery offers a unique open-model treatment program in Coastal Orange County, California, and helps hundreds of individuals ... continue reading -
Addiction recovery for First Responders: The treatment our life-savers need
When our heroes need help … what do they do? Most often, nothing! First Responders see the worst moments in life. Their jobs involve constant response to life-threatening situations. Watching people in hopeless situations and being responsible for ...
... fails for the First Responder because they are in programs that focus primarily on the addiction and not the ... they are detrimental in their personal life and impede recovery. As mentioned above, the way they are trained ... continue reading -
Living with a dual diagnosis: 5 strategies for a successful recovery
By Dr. Alkesh Patel, MD One in two addicts can be dually diagnosed Psychiatric disorders and substance use disorders (SUD) can - and frequently do - coexist. In fact, more than 50 percent of those individuals who abuse drugs or alcohol are likely to ...
... Sinai Medical Center in New York as the Associate Director of Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship Training Program before joining Mountainside Treatment Center . At Mountainside, Dr. Patel provides medication management to ... continue reading -
Family Therapy and Addiction Problems | How Families Help Recovery
The Importance Family Therapy Plays in a Successful Recovery In the past, it was common for someone in recovery for drugs or alcohol to receive treatment individually, often removed from their home, community, and family. However, more recent ...
... to participate in the treatment process. Most treatment programs only teach the family how to deal with their ... July 18, 2018, from https://www.recovery.org/topics/family-therapy-substance-abuse/ 2. Family Therapy: A Vital ... continue reading -
Top 5 card games in addiction recovery
Are you looking for ideas or gifts to buy for a friend or a loved one in recovery? Card games can be an alternative and creative choice. Mainly, card cards can be used as a therapeutic tool. They can engage people in skills building, help cope with ...
... healing. This game involves cards, game pieces, and a comical game board. Recovery The Board Game is used in many inpatient facilities and programs as an activity during people’s free time. Therefore, this can also be ... continue reading -
A real look at teen addiction in the U.S.: Pop culture TV SHOW “Recovery Road” (REVIEW)
Residential housing for addicted teens: A new theme? The “ Recovery Road ” TV Series that airs Mondays on Freeform (the new name for ABC Family) at 9pm EST attempts to both de-stigmatize and dramatize teen addiction. The story is based on Blake ...
... be expected from detox and addiction treatment programs, so parents and teens know what they are getting into. Make the subject of addiction and addiction recovery more acceptable to teens, families, school teachers ... continue reading -
Talking about addiction recovery whilst in recovery yourself: The in’s and out’s
Talking about addiction recovery Ever wonder how far to go when talking about addiction recovery to a “normie”? Perhaps you’re wondering about your own personal role and finding your voice in recovery. And while many of us have explored the ...
... , no matter how many medical schools increase their programs to focus on addiction. ADDICTION BLOG: How did you “find your voice” in addiction recovery ? What would you advise someone new to recovery to do (or not do) to ... continue reading -
What is the Seven Challenges program and can it work for your teen?
The Seven Challenges: An alternative to directive care What can you do if a teenager that you care about is using drugs or drinking? These behaviors can signal larger mental health or family systems issues that require outside help. “Telling” ...
... ’s trust? Is this why your groups are held three times weekly for three hours as a time? YETC: This program is intensive and to build rapport with a teen takes time. Every teenager is different but if the teen is already ... continue reading -
A healthy diet in addiction recovery
Nutritious, caloric-ally appropriate meals should be part of the recovery regimen, in order to manage risk factors related to relapse. How can you balance problems with mood, the central nervous system, vital organs, or sleep? We review here. Then, ...
... and predilections throughout a lifetime of continuous abstinence. What is sound nutrition in recovery? Most nutrition programs for those in recovery consist of all the elements in any balanced diet. This will include ... continue reading -
Behavioral change models in addiction recovery
Do you know a loved one who has a possible problem with drugs or alcohol? There are strategies and approaches to use and some to avoid. More here on some of the BEST WAYS to address substance abuse problems for a higher likelihood of change. Then, ...
... participate well or at all and are soon determined to be “non-compliant” or “resistant” clients. Programs or providers then proceed to terminate them. Many people go through this “failure scenario” repeatedly and avoid ... 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 ...
... Your eye follows a moving dot on a screen that can vary in speed, size, and color. What the program does is that it stimulates the left and right hemispheres of the brain over and over again. These repeated stimulations ... continue reading -
Staying sober and healthy in addiction recovery: A How-To manual (BOOK REVIEW)
How can you navigate early sobriety? Just got out of rehab? Thinking of going? If you are someone who in the early stages of addiction recovery , you can expect to encounter a set of changes. Some of those changes may feel terrifying. You may even ...
... have faced and resolved specific difficulties. 3. It can be used to supplement your addiction treatment program. “Addiction, Recovery, Change” also contains questions at the end of each chapter that will help you reflect ... continue reading -
What are stress management methods? How can they help addicts in recovery?
Stress management for the addict in recovery Stress. We all live with it. And it sucks. I don’t need to tell you all the many ways that stress takes your energy. You already know. So, if you’re ready to address the frontier of your mind, and how ...
... it in recovery at the end. How does stress management help in addiction recovery? Stress management ... more tools in his toolkit and will customize a stress reduction program just for you. Want to get in touch? http://www. ... continue reading -
How Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) can change addictive behavior
An introduction to NLP for clinicians Although I described Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and The Stages of Change in previous articles, I'll review them briefly here. Then, I will discuss a hypothetical scenario in which NLP techniques are ...
... as how their interaction affects behavior (programming). NLP targets how people: communicate ... ? Instead, sign up for text support to receive: Resources about addiction and recovery Information about our treatment process continue reading -
Books to read in addiction recovery (18 MUST HAVES!)
An addiction recovery library It is nearly impossible to compile a list of all well written literature on the topic of addiction and recovery. But, how can you know what books you can trust when you are recovering from addiction, or have a family ...
... use disorders and an emotional or psychiatric illness to better understand the 12 Step program and help the addiction recovery process. It brings you closer to the ways substance abuse and mental psychiatric disorders ... continue reading -
Overcoming addiction with Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP)
Neurolinguistic Programming for addiction When talking about treatment for individuals who are struggling with addiction issues, we know that the same treatment does not work for every individual. With that in mind, I would like to suggest a method ...
... how to change them. How is Neurolinguistic Programming used in addiction treatment? NLP can be ... Instead, sign up for text support to receive: Resources about addiction and recovery Information about our treatment process continue reading -
A prayer app for addiction recovery? – INTERVIEW with PrayerSpark
Prayers for everyone PrayerSpark is a mobile app that helps people to virtually find support and motivation while going through the not-so-easy process of addiction recovery. People can use the app to share prayers and blessings regardless of their ...
... We have been asked for this feature before and we are programming it into the app as we speak. The idea is to create a SAFE space where people who are in recovery can talk in private with others who are experiencing the ... continue reading -
What’s the power in a group? The role of support groups in addiction recovery
You don’t need to walk the road alone… Staying clean after completing a treatment program may be one of the biggest challenges you face in your life. Ongoing support is crucial for each person that is trying to maintain a clean and sober life. ...
... ve looked to the experts. To answer our questions, today with us is Treena Haase , Program Director of Living Free Recovery Services . She will talk some more about the benefits and limitations of support groups, and why ... continue reading -
The tools of codependence recovery
How can you employ practical tools in recovery from co-dependence or co-addiction ? Author and mother in recovery, Fran Simone, shares more about her personal experience here. We invite your questions or feedback about life in recovery at the end. ...
... relinquish my caretaker role in order to establish a healthy relationship with my son. The tools of recovery After many years in the program, I still need to reassemble my tool kit again and again. When I fail to mind my ... continue reading -
Getting Better Sleep in Addiction Recovery: SleepPhones PRODUCT REVIEW
ARTICLE SUMMARY: People in early addiction recovery can have sleep problems. While natural sleep aids are best, how might a pair of Bluetooth wireless headphones help? Check our experiences in this product review. TABLE OF CONTENTS: What Are ...
... of your choice can have positive benefits on your sleep habits and be an aid in the whole process of recovery. If you'd like to try improving your sleep with SleepPhones, you can order them from their official website or ... continue reading -
Addressing Emotional Abuse in Addiction Recovery
ARTICLE OVERVIEW: There are people who try to control other people’s actions by behaving in an abusive way. Often, the abuse manifests through humiliation, fear, guilt, or feelings of embarrassment. So, how can we deal with current or past ...
... , which further distances you from others, as a difficult personality. How to deal with emotional abuse in addiction recovery You’ll have to take some steps in the healing process in order to deal with emotional abuse ... continue reading -
How Horse Riding Helps Addiction Treatment & Recovery
ARTICLE SUMMARY: Horses can help us develop emotional congruence, good boundaries, responses rather than reaction, perspective, and instinct. More on how to apply this to recovery here. TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started A World of Healing 5 Ways ...
... in a given situation is and to put it into gentle action. This was a real watershed for me in my own recovery: I began to see that I had choices, that I was able to be clearheaded and to make decisions based on evidence ... continue reading -
Recovery Vs. Stigma: Can the Surgeon General's Report on Addiction Create Lasting Change?
Drug of Choice? Addiction is a medical condition. However, it is currently stigmatized so much that we are punishing our nations' sick, instead of treating them. Here, we offer a CALL TO ACTION! More on how education and public health campaigns can ...
... issues even if a cause and effect relationship with the presenting issues is not proven. Grass Roots Recovery It is not just the clinical world that has made the link between substance and behavioral addictions. People ... continue reading -
Addiction and Trauma | Research and Recovery: An INTERVIEW with Dr. Lisa M. Najavits, Ph.D.
Addiction and Trauma Nearly everyone faces some kind of trauma in their lives. Whether this is the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or a form of abuse, we all have seen our share of struggle. But how we handle the stress, pressure, and pain ...
... ve worked with people who never addressed trauma until many decades after it occurred, and they did fine in their recovery work. The same with addiction. So, it’s never too late is the bottom line message. And, yes, it’s ... continue reading -
Trauma and Addiction Recovery Workbook [BOOK REVIEW]
Trauma Is Personal Trauma isn't just a buzzword in addiction treatment. It's a reality that many men, women, young adults, and children face … every day. Trauma can take the form of a life-changing event. Psychology Today explains trauma as the ...
... the pain and come out the other side. One way to do that is by reading a new book called, “ Recovery from Trauma, Addiction, or Both ” by Dr. Lisa M. Najavits. Herself the victim of a violent assault while in graduate ... 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 ...
... self- regulating system and that dreams help balance things out. This is always a huge relief to a person in recovery who has a using dream. It's not unusual for the recovering person to feel guilty for having the dream ... continue reading -
Recovery after addiction treatment: Why and what is aftercare?
By Whitney Balliett, Clinician, LADC Once you leave treatment, recovery requires more than just staying sober and clean. What helps you get sober? To stay sober you have to do more than avoid the people, places, and things that led you to drinking. ...
... long term sobriety, and those who have less time clean and sober than you. If you are asking for help in recovery and relying on others in a healthy way, you might also be able to lend a helping hand to other individuals ... continue reading -
Inspirational addiction recovery story: The Painting and the Piano (BOOK REVIEW)
Looking for an inspirational story about recovery? Why not consider adding “The Painting and the Piano” to your personal home library? NOTE: this book is not about alcohol, painful family tragedies, and failure… No, this is a book about the ...
... lead them to Alcoholics Anonymous. Within the treatment program, they start to heal. In fact, they ... involved in the A.A./Recovery community. Adrianne currently works at a recovery house and Johnny continues speaking, ... continue reading -
Staying sober: A BOOK REVIEW to motivate your own addiction recovery
Someone who's been there! One great way to understand an addiction is to read a real story from someone who’s been there. Some of the best stories are told by those who hit rock bottom and get sober in spite of themselves. And if you're dealing ...
... to find her way of sobriety with the help of maintenance program. Learning to be sober: A.A. is not the only ... read. Who's it for? If you are an addict in recovery , it will give you hope to fight your addiction. If you ... continue reading -
11 ways to deal with a narcissistic boss in addiction recovery
By Dr. Louise Stanger LCSW, CIP Trouble in addiction recovery with your boss? You're doing the deal. You are in recovery, working hard, and you've managed to secure a good job. The only problem is you thought working in recovery would be easy. ...
... , working hard, and you've managed to secure a good job. The only problem is you thought working in recovery would be easy. However, things aren't easy. At work, you feel like you're walking on eggshells around your ... continue reading -
Positive change in addiction recovery: Falling Up, A Memoir of Renewal (BOOK REVIEW)
By Lydia Magdeska Life can be filled with moments that make you feel like you’re falling. In her book, Falling Up: A Memoir of Renewal, Dr. Louise Stanger shows us how to rise like a phoenix, even as life’s situations pull you down. So, how do ...
... rise like a phoenix, even as life’s situations pull you down. So, how do you make real change in addiction recovery? Here, we review a book that inspires you to do just that. And we share with you some of the take home ... continue reading -
3 simple listening skills for anyone in addiction recovery: “Stop. Open. Turn.” BOOK REVIEW
“Listening is the first act of love” Jennifer Austin Leigh, PsyD , is an award winning author, expert on raising teens, withdrawal coach and a benzodiazepine withdrawal survivor herself. Now, she’s focusing on her spiritual work with people, ...
... a brief time-line of her growing up and developing character. You see how she passed through addiction and recovery, dating, and friendship. And then you can evaluate where you are in your own listening skills and learn ... 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 ...
... 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 beginning…and learn how to undo years and decades ... 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 ...
... book! If you’re looking for emotional growth and recovery after addiction, this is the book for you. More ... is in front of us. And, this type of re-programming can help us identify new, unique solutions to difficulties we ... continue reading -
WASTED: An Alcoholic Therapist’s Fight for Recovery in a Flawed Treatment System (BOOK REVIEW)
This is a true story of an alcoholic therapist who was struggling with his own alcohol problem. In his previous book “The Couch of Willingness” , Michael Pond and wife, Maureen Palmer, shared experiences with coping alcohol issues to which many ...
... To buy, download and read the book, check this link: http://www.amazon.ca/Wasted-Alcoholic-Therapists-Recovery-Treatment/dp/1771641967. Additionally, if you are left with any questions about this book, we ask you to post ... continue reading -
Creating your purpose in addiction recovery
Finding meaning in your life Many folks new to recovery often ask me about meaning; more specifically, finding meaning in their lives. Victor Frankel said it best in his award winning book Man's Search for Meaning . I won't go into some long ...
... relationship to your Higher Power is a top priority in recovery. You can (and should), too. Living with ... this one step further? How could you make living the program in all your affairs your purpose for today? The only ... continue reading -
Emotions during addiction recovery: A practical exercise
Emotions in addiction recovery Happy, sad, grumpy, excited, nervous, giddy - these are all things we feel at one time or another and none of them are forever. Despite the fact that emotions are transitory, we have this sense that they are permanent ...
... you control? And how do you start to feel better? We review here, then we invite your questions about emotional issues in recovery at the end. Cleaning up the View This is a version of a story I heard some years ago in a ... continue reading -
Long term recovery from addiction: 5 ways to fail at everything
How do we – the people in long term recovery from addiction – sabotage ourselves? A review of our common mistakes (and how to avoid them). More here, with a section at the end for you to share with us your experience, strength, and hope. Living ...
... about how to manage other parts of my life – aside from staying sober – until I had several years in addiction recovery . Am I a late bloomer? Likely. The fact is that learning how to maximize our second chance at life ... continue reading -
How to support a loved one in addiction recovery
Supporting addiction recovery (and yourself)! When a loved one suffers from untreated alcoholism or addiction we often think, “If only they got treatment; if only they got some recovery then everything would be fine.” We imagine that the big ...
... from trying to control how or what they are doing. This might mean that you have a back up plan in case their recovery doesn’t work out, or it might just mean that you let them know what you can or cannot change even as ... continue reading
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