“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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If you have a loved one battling an addiction, you may be frustrated that they are not willing to receive treatment. Although it is apparent that they need help, addiction is a cunning, baffling, and powerful disease. It convinces you that you are okay while slowly taking away everything important to you, including your life.…
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Although addiction may seem like an individual issue, it is also a family issue. While it is easy to focus all of your attention on the family member with the substance abuse disorder, addiction is an opportunity for your family to unite and heal together. Treatment centers with a family-centered approach will have different…
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Healing From Addiction With Yoga Therapy Addictions are most commonly manifested as a need to fill a void or as a coping technique. It’s critical for recovering addicts to discover a healthy approach to cope with their problems and emotions. Yoga, as a comprehensive therapeutic modality, helps individuals through the recovery process. Yoga’s beauty is…
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Men’s therapy is one of the most critical parts of a successful recovery process. In today’s toxic culture, men are expected to meet social expectations and keep up with the pressures of modern life regardless of how it might be affecting them. Men’s feelings are rarely if ever, taken into account, creating a culture of…
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We have all heard about people drinking rubbing alcohol but few realize how many people partake in this harsh chemical. Rubbing alcohol causes severe health issues that can lead to fatalities. Let’s take a look at what rubbing alcohol is and all the reasons to avoid ingesting the substance. What Is Rubbing Alcohol? Standard Oil…
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Cocaine, a white powder derived from coca paste, is a highly addictive stimulant drug that causes the user to feel pleasure. When cocaine is boiled with water and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), it becomes a hardened, crystalline, rock-like substance known as crack or crack cocaine. What is Cocaine? Cocaine, also known as cocaine hydrochloride, is…
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