When a recovering addict replaces one addiction with another, this is what’s known as addiction replacement, which is something in which we frequently see. An individual may come to our treatment center in order to combat their alcohol addiction and while they begin to overcome their psychological and physical need to drink, they seek that […]
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Mar
Mar
When heartbreak occurs, we react in two ways: emotional expression or emotional repression. While everyone manages pain differently, there are definitely healthy and unhealthy ways to deal with emotional pain. For example, if not processed in a healthy way, heartbreak can cause negative effects on the mind and body. It can quickly become a serious problem if not handled […]
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Feb
Mental health counseling can play a crucial role in addiction recovery. Therapy gives patients the tools they need to avoid triggers, cope with unpleasant feelings, and resist the urge to use drugs and alcohol. Therapy, however, isn’t enough for addicts to get clean. People living with substance abuse need help from medical professionals who know […]