During your recovery journey, you may be encouraged to practice mindfulness. Mindfulness techniques can help you manage substance use and other mental health symptoms. It is often used as a tool for reducing stress, changing toxic self-talk, … Read more
Psychotherapy is commonly prescribed to people struggling with mental health disorders. However, you might be hesitant to try therapy because of negative past experiences. Finding the type of therapy that is right for you will take time—different … Read more
The 12 Steps facilitation programs were created by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous. These programs establish guidelines to help patients overcome alcohol addiction. The programs have gained a lot of success over the years for other addiction … Read more
Substance use and other mental health disorders are often surrounded by certain stigmas present in specific communities and general culture. Some stigmas are systematically embedded in institutions, and other prejudices come from how individuals treat the stigmatized … Read more
During your recovery journey, you may have received a dual diagnosis of attention deficit hypersensitivity disorder (ADHD) and substance use. But what is ADHD? Is it the same as attention deficit disorder (ADD)? Is ADD only for … Read more
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a branch of psychotherapy that is rooted in the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). The treatment style was developed originally to aid those with borderline personality disorders (BPD) but has found … Read more
Maintaining your physical, mental, and spiritual health will help you manage your substance use and mental health symptoms. In addition, spirituality can help you understand your sense of purpose, morality, and sense of self. Your spirituality doesn’t … Read more
Studies have shown a correlation between substance use and trauma. As a result, many rehabilitation facilities provide trauma-based therapies that focus on healing the person’s trauma to treat their substance use symptoms. Unfortunately, some people are in … Read more
Therapy homework is an essential part of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). It is designed to help you manage your substance use and mental health symptoms. The word homework” can be intimidating. It may remind you of grade … Read more
Nature can help the healing process during your recovery journey. Studies have correlated the promotion of both physical and mental health with exposure to nature. Therefore, your environment is an essential factor in your well-being and supports … Read more