by Todd Taylor | Mar 25, 2022 | Recovery
It is essential to learn how to love yourself throughout your process of recovering from addiction. However, learning to love yourself also requires you to balance treating your needs, not just your wants. It can be hard to determine what feelings are wants and what... 
by Todd Taylor | Mar 25, 2022 | Relapse
Relapse can be a normal and common aspect of the recovery journey. If a patient experiences a relapse, it does not mean that treatment has failed or that treatment specialists have done anything wrong. It simply means that a patient’s treatment plan needs to be... 
by Todd Taylor | Mar 22, 2022 | Recovery
When receiving treatment for addiction, you will encounter various treatment modalities. One of the most popular therapeutic approaches to substance abuse treatment is group therapy. While the idea of group therapy can seem frightening for many, it has copious... 
by Todd Taylor | Mar 22, 2022 | Recovery
We know that traditional forms of therapy, such as counseling and support groups, are critical for staying on track while in recovery. However, throughout the years there have been many additional forms of therapy that have also been found to also be effective for... 
by Todd Taylor | Mar 21, 2022 | Recovery
Almost everyone at some point has experienced trauma. When an event causes a sense of horror, helplessness, serious injury, or the threat of death, it becomes traumatic. Whether or not something is traumatic differs individually. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health... 
by Todd Taylor | Mar 19, 2022 | Recovery
Assisting your treatment process with medication has many benefits. However, there are also risks to consider when looking into medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for addiction. Learning more about MAT and its risks and benefits can help you decide if taking... 
by Todd Taylor | Mar 18, 2022 | Recovery
Many couples nowadays find success through attending marriage counseling or couples therapy. The reasons for deciding to begin counseling vary, but they generally involve a lack of communication, constant conflict between patterns, or lack of trust. Some may find the... 
by Todd Taylor | Mar 16, 2022 | Recovery
A great deal of work goes into the process of recovery. Watching yourself work your way up the recovery ladder can be motivating; however, one relapse may push you to feel that you are starting from the bottom all over again. Understanding what leads you to each... 
by Todd Taylor | Mar 14, 2022 | Recovery
Throughout the last few decades, society has come to understand more about specific struggles experienced by the masses. Within the medical and mental health field alone, it took a while before addiction, depression, and several other mental illnesses were recognized... 
by Todd Taylor | Mar 12, 2022 | Recovery
12-Step programs are used worldwide to help people recover from addiction. There are various 12-Step programs, including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), and more. These programs are designed for individuals to work the...
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