“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” — Glenn Close May is Mental Health Awareness Month! According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one out of every five individuals has or is experiencing symptoms of mental illness. While some of us may be more vulnerable than…
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Lying and manipulating are among the most common characteristics of an addict. Lies and manipulation tactics serve as defense mechanisms. Many of them do it to avoid confrontation, especially if you are confronting them about their addiction. It’s also a way to shield themselves from dealing with their own feelings about their addiction. Lies addicts…
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Some people believe that relapse is a part of recovery. It is true that many people will experience a relapse and get back into recovery. Unfortunately, a relapse can be a dangerous endeavor that causes people to avoid recovery. Others will die from a relapse. At Ethan Crossing – Springfield, we want to educate people…
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When a person struggles with drug or alcohol addiction, it affects the entire family. An addict and families in addiction treatment have to work extra hard to change their family dynamics. They struggle with anger, resentment, and fear. These emotions are natural. While an individual’s struggle has a far-reaching effect, the family can also play…
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To understand high-functioning anxiety, you first have to know what anxiety is. Simply put, anxiety is the intense feeling of persistent fear, worry, coupled with speedy breathing, increased pulse rate, sweating, and even fatigue in some cases. Anxiety is normal during situations that are stressful such as during exams, weddings, or public speaking. Whereas high…
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Taking leave from your place of employment to address a substance use disorder is nerve-wracking. Negative beliefs about treatment might deter you from seeking help. Fortunately, many companies offer an employee assistance program that can help you tackle the problem. It’s important to know federal laws and policies to protect you from losing your job.…
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“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” -Marcus Aurelius According to a recent study, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for substance abuse disorder may help patients stay sober and continue their recovery despite relapse triggers and urges. CBT improves efficiency in the parts of the brain…
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Health care professionals, especially in the most developed countries, attribute to the highest drug and substance abuse rates in the medical field. Today a case study in the USA would reveal that approximately 100,000 medical personnel, such as nurses and other technicians, struggle with drug and substance abuse. Questions may crop out as to how…
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“Music acts like a magic key to which the most tightly closed heart opens.” -Maria Von Trapp The power of music has a way of influencing the human psyche where verbal communication may not. The benefits of music therapy for substance abuse, depression, and anxiety are staggering. Although music therapy alone cannot cure addiction,…
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The Twelve Steps are a cornerstone of the recovery movement to help people overcome their addictions. They have also been significant in helping people with mental health disorders and other types of mental distress. But what exactly is the difference between these different types of 12 step therapy? To understand the different types of 12…
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