Are you or a loved one struggling with addiction? Impacting families across the world, addiction and substance abuse are difficult conditions that require professional care. Often, part of that care is receiving addiction counseling. What is addiction counseling? Put simply, it is an evidence-based course of treatment intended to improve the afflicted person’s ability to …
Depression is one of the most common mood disorders in the United States. In fact, at least 21 million individuals reported a depression episode in 2020 alone. The overwhelming sadness, hopelessness and empty feelings can be treacherous to navigate. Unfortunately, the many common misconceptions about depression as a mental illness can make matters worse. Take …
On the surface, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and C-PTSD (complex post-traumatic stress disorder) can sound similar, and, in a lot of respects, they are. However, PTSD is a disorder that affects an individual’s emotional state after a traumatic event. C-PTSD, on the other hand, is more complex in that it can involve long-term trauma. Even …
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For individuals that need addiction treatment but cannot commit to partial hospitalization or residential treatment, IOP offers a more viable option. IOP stands for Intensive Outpatient Programs. While these programs are less structured, they can offer vital levels of therapy that support people on their road to recovery. What is an outpatient program, what does it involve …
While rehab can be the best choice for someone struggling to overcome a substance abuse disorder, the decision usually doesn’t come easy. Addiction can be a highly personal issue that carries a load of shame and guilt for the individual to bear. Therefore, admitting there is a problem requires a certain level of vulnerability. Not …
Addiction can be a multifaceted condition, which means there is no one-size-fits-all type of rehabilitation. While options such as partial hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment and other outpatient rehabilitation work for some individuals, others may need a more intense level of treatment. Residential treatment for substance abuse may be the most fitting option in these situations. Residential treatment involves …
While residential treatment is often deemed the most effective form of rehabilitation for substance abuse, not every individual can logically commit to these programs. Often referred to as a step below residential care, partial hospitalization programs (PHP) don’t require a 24-hour commitment to care. Nevertheless, PHP offers a structured, therapeutic environment conducive to achieving recovery …
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What is dual diagnosis? A dual diagnosis means an individual has a substance-abuse issue and co-occurring mental illness. Often, one disorder or the other will be the most obvious, but typically one disorder leads to the other. For example, an individual with a mental illness may start using substances to cope, or someone with a …
The first step in overcoming mental health challenges with substance abuse is choosing to seek treatment. However, the next step is just as important: choosing the best place for treatment. Every individual’s needs can look different when it comes to rehabilitation, and what works best during treatment for one individual may not work best for …