Intensive Outpatient Treatment for Recovery After Relapse
Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) is a form of rehab that comes after detox. Unlike inpatient treatment, patients can leave the program and go home at the end of each day.…
Everything You Need to Know about Alcohol Detox and Drug Detox
Reviewed and Approved by Tamara LaFontaine, LMFT. Addiction is a mental health condition where an individual becomes dependent on one or more substances. Commonly abused substances that require detox include…
EMDR Therapy for Substance Use Disorder
EMDR therapy stands for “eye movement desensitization and reprocessing” therapy. It is used to treat past traumas and conditions that are caused from stress and emotional responses. EMDR therapy looks…
Sober Living Activities to Prevent Relapse
Sober living brings you a higher quality of life and opens up new opportunities. Finding the right activities for your interests plays a crucial role in relapse prevention. Whether you…
Bouncing Back From Hitting Rock Bottom
For many people, hitting rock bottom is the moment they recognize that they need to see professional help for addiction. Rock bottom looks different for everyone but it generally comes…
How Alcohol Can Exacerbate Drug Use
Alcohol is found in most grocery and convenience stores around the country, and its accessibility makes many people forget how dangerous the substance can be. Alcohol is a depressant, and…
Benefits of Group Counseling for Addiction Treatment
During addiction treatment, you will participate in many different types of therapy - including group therapy. Group therapy is led by a professional therapist or clinician and brings you together…
Holistic Addiction Therapy Methods
Holistic addiction therapy focuses on the well-being and support of the entire body for a complete or “whole” healing process. Common holistic therapy methods include physical activity, artistic outlets, horticulture…
Meth vs Adderall: Understanding the Differences
Methamphetamine or “meth” was developed in the early 20th century, derived from its parent drug amphetamine. Amphetamine also makes Adderall when combined with dextroamphetamine. Meth and Adderall both share similar…
Are Muscle Relaxers Addictive?
Prescription medications can save your life, but when used incorrectly they can become addictive and harm your health. You may be familiar with the addictive properties of narcotics and similar…