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How Can I Control Impulsive Behaviors in Addiction Recovery?
In recovery, impulsivity may be a threat to your sobriety maintenance. This may be especially difficult if you consider yourself to have a rebellious nature. Acting impulsively can lead to poor decision-making and, in some cases, relapse. By...
The Mind-Body-Spirit Approach in Addiction Recovery
The mind-body-spirit approach is a holistic method of healing that identifies the connection between the mind, body, and spirit. This technique acknowledges that people are not simply physical bodies, but mental and spiritual beings as...
How Can I Address My Guilt and Shame from My Past Addiction?
Sitting alone in your room, you may sometimes feel a wave of guilt and shame wash over you. Memories of past addiction flood your mind and make you cringe about the person you once were.Keeping Memories of Guilt and Shame in ContextYou may be...
Understanding Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Stress is an inevitable reaction to threats and concerns you experience. While stress cannot be avoided in life, failing to manage it effectively can lead to other issues. In addiction recovery, managing stress effectively is key to avoiding...
How Do I Overcome the Anxiety of Group Therapy?
Stepping into treatment can be overwhelming. You will be expected to uphold expectations that are out of your usual routine. This can lead to anxious feelings. You may find that you are especially anxious about attending and engaging in group...
Understanding Suboxone Treatment and Maintenance
Different medications can be used to alleviate withdrawal symptoms when discontinuing substance use. One option that may be very helpful in some cases in suboxone treatment.Withdrawal symptoms can be intense. They can lead to serious mental and...
How Can You Overcome Hardships When Your Child Is Addicted?
Being a parent, you want to see your child be successful and happy. As they grow older and become adults, challenges may arise that are hard to overcome.You may be dealing with the emotional turmoil of comprehending how your child has ended up...
What Long-Term Recovery Looks Like for LGBTQIA+ Individuals
Many people in the LGBTQIA+ community are marginalized and discriminated against for their sexual orientation or identity. This treatment can lead to a serious decline in mental health.One way some people attempt to cope with severe distress is by...
What Does It Mean to Meet the Client Where They Are?
Dream Recovery is a renowned treatment facility in Costa Mesa for those struggling with addiction or other mental disorders. We believe that everyone's path to wellness is unique and requires an individualized approach. To achieve this, we meet our...
How the Recovery Process Looks for Veterans and Active Military
Veterans and active military often face unique difficulties during and after their service. In attempts to manage the emotional toll that their period of serving has caused, substance use is common. Substances can drown out the negative emotions...
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