• What is Equine Therapy?

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    Equine therapy is a lesser-known, but greatly beneficial, therapy modality with a particular focus on mindfulness, physical and mental health and wellness. The relaxing, therapeutic [...]

  • Everything You Need to Know About How Opioids Are Affecting Your Body

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    Opioid usage in the United States has reached perilous proportions, so much so that it’s considered an epidemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [...]

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    Motivational Interviewing: Conquering Addiction, One Answer at a Time

    755 words|3.8 min read|

    “People are better persuaded by the reasons they themselves discovered than those that come into the minds of others.” – Blaise Pascal In order to [...]

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    How Trauma-Informed Care Can Help You Recover from Addiction

    753 words|3.8 min read|

    We all have things from our past that impact us. The experiences of some individuals are more severe than others and influence their lives every [...]

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    Is There a Link Between Pain and Addiction?

    707 words|3.5 min read|

    Following a severe surgery or injury, or in the case of a chronic condition known for causing intense pain in the patient, doctors have the [...]

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    What Can Make a Person Change?

    804 words|4 min read|

    People are motivated to change all the time. In fact, changing our behavior is something we learn from a very young age. Babies learn to [...]

  • Woman gestures while discussing something difficult during a support group or group therapy session. A mental health professional is taking notes in the background. People at group psychotherapy session indoors

    Your Next Career in Addiction Treatment

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    According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, of Americans over the age of 12, over 30 million individuals have used an illegal substance [...]

  • What to Do if I Relapse?

    What to Do if I Relapse?

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    Steps to Take After a Relapse When an adult enters a rehabilitation program for substance abuse, they and their loved ones hope that their treatment [...]

  • Different Forms of Opioid Addiction

    Different Forms of Opioid Addiction

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    Opioids in Their Various Forms Opioids are a leading cause of addiction for people in the United States due to their highly addictive chemical makeup. [...]

  • Is It a Support System or a Crutch?

    Is It a Support System or a Crutch?

    431 words|2.2 min read|

    When you make the decision to break free from the hold alcohol and drugs have on you, you’re going to have to find alternative coping [...]

  • Inpatient versus Outpatient Addiction Therapy

    Inpatient versus Outpatient Addiction Therapy

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    When researching addiction treatment programs, there are typically two main types of programs you’ll come across: inpatient and outpatient. Both of these programs offer unique [...]

  • Why the holidays are a good time to go to rehab

    Why the Holidays are a Good Time to Go to Rehab

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    For most people, the holiday season is a time of joy and merriment, filled with beautiful decorations, delicious treats, and fun memories. However, for those [...]

  • How Interpersonal Relationships are Affected by Addiction

    How Interpersonal Relationships are Affected by Addiction

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    A common misconception about substance abuse is that it is solely the problem of the person struggling with addiction and only affects them. When this [...]

  • Accepting Help as a Veteran Struggling with Addiction

    Accepting Help as a Veteran Struggling with Addiction

    363 words|1.8 min read|

    Our veterans are some of the bravest and most honorable men and women in the world. After they’ve done so much to protect our country, [...]

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    How to Avoid Replacing One Addiction with Another

    373 words|1.9 min read|

    A common misconception about substance abuse recovery is that once a person enters and completes treatment, they are entirely cured of their disease and all [...]

  • How Adults Who Struggle with Addiction Often Behave in Relationships

    How Adults Who Struggle with Addiction Often Behave in Relationships

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    Addiction is not simply a bad habit — it affects how an adult’s brain functions, leading to physical, mental, and behavioral changes. As their [...]