A Comprehensive Overview of the Typical Experiences and Activities to Help Clients Prepare Mentally and Emotionally for Their Journey Ahead Embarking on the path of inpatient treatment involves a series of steps, each essential for laying the foundation of recovery. From the initial admission process, where clients may feel vulnerable and apprehensive, to the comprehensive […]
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Managing anxiety surrounding detox can be difficult, but with the right approach, the process can become more manageable. In the larger picture of recovery, detox is just the first step in a comprehensive journey of healing and transformation. Following a successful detox, clients typically proceed to engage in therapy, support groups, or other forms of
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Explore weed detox—the ins and outs of detoxing from marijuana. Discover effective strategies and insights to help you navigate the process successfully.
Considering addiction therapy? Read this blog to understand who an addiction therapist is and how they can help you or your loved ones recalibrate your lives.
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Helping your loved one get sober can feel intimidating. Check out this article for an overview of managed alcohol programs.
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One of the four tenets of relapse prevention after addiction treatment is to develop healthy coping skills. Learning ways to deal with stress, underlying mental health symptoms, and negative emotions is crucial, as some experts believe people use substances as a maladaptive way to cope. Picking up new, healthier coping skills for addiction is something
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Trauma is a significant risk factor for substance abuse. Multiple studies have found 25% to 76% of teen substance use disorders develop after experiencing a traumatic event. Experiencing trauma or having post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may also make it harder to stop using substances. These facts and more explain why experts recommend EMDR therapy for
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Being assigned male at birth, identifying as LGBTQ+, experiencing early life traumas, and pre-existing mental health conditions are predictors of addiction during adolescence or later in life. Having one or even many of these risk factors does not always mean someone will get addicted, though. There are just as many factors that can reduce someone’s
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Canadian drug overdoses rose 31% from 2020 to 2021. Meanwhile, the use rates of addictive drugs like cocaine and opioids or multiple substances of abuse are also on the rise nationwide. Overcoming addiction to these substances is no small feat. For the individuals suffering and families supporting loved ones who are addicted to drugs, things
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One in five Canadians experiences mental health symptoms yearly, but 60% of these people will not seek treatment. People avoid mental health treatments for many reasons, fear of stigmatization being one of them. Yet, treatment is the only way to get someone’s life back on track if they experience severe mental health symptoms. This guide on how
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