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Your Guide to In-Network Cigna Rehab Centers
Welcome to the First Step If you’re reading this, you’re already on the path to recovery. It’s a tough journey, but you don’t have to walk it alone. At 12…
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The Role of Gratitude in Healing
Individuals in recovery from mental health disorders or substance use disorder (SUD) endure daily challenges as they pursue healthier behaviors in their lives. Fortunately, there are many strategies available to promote healing, one of which is gratitude. Understanding the role of gratitude in healing can be especially beneficial for those in recovery, as gratitude practices…
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How Can Mindfulness Meditation Help Young Adults Cope With Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms?
No one wakes up one day and decides to become addicted to opioids. Opioid use disorder (OUD) simply happens. Maybe opioid addiction started from spending time with a certain crowd. Perhaps an individual suffered a tragic accident and was prescribed opioids to reduce severe physical pain. Some individuals misuse opioids to self-medicate due to a…
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The Long-Lasting Impact of Trauma on Mental Health
By the time an individual reaches young adulthood, they have likely endured some kind of trauma. Whether it be losing a loved one, witnessing an accident, or enduring some other kind of life-threatening event, most people experience some kind of extreme stress in life. Traumatic events, especially those that occur during adolescence, can trigger profound,…
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How Can Holistic Therapy Help Students Manage ADHD Symptoms?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be challenging for young adults to live with. When left untreated, even the mildest case of ADHD can make it difficult to focus and complete daily tasks. For example, students may struggle academically and have problems socially interacting with others at work or school. Taking time to understand the effects of…
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The Dangers of Recurrent Marijuana Use
With more and more states legalizing the medicinal and recreational use of marijuana, it is more important than ever to discuss the dangers of recurrent marijuana use. Unfortunately, the misconception that marijuana is not addictive is flooding the United States, causing individuals to dismiss the inherent harms of repeated drug use. Individuals who regularly use…
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How Can Group Therapy Help Individuals With Schizoid Personality Disorder Become More Attached?
Schizoid Personality Disorder involves emotional detachment and social isolation. Learn the symptoms, causes, and how therapy, including group support, can help improve connection and functioning.
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Is My Loved One at Risk of Developing a Heroin Addiction?
If your loved one uses alcohol or other drugs, it is normal to be concerned for their well-being and future. In fact, being concerned is validation that you care for them and only want the best for them. For instance, you may fear that your loved one’s substance use could progress into a heroin addiction.…
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How Can Reiki Help Treat PTSD?
Experiencing a terrifying event or extreme persistent trauma as a child or adult can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Living with the symptoms of PTSD can be very frightening for some individuals. The symptoms and effects of PTSD and other mental health conditions can make life feel overwhelming. This can be especially true when…
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The Five Stages of Change
If you are seeking healing from substance use disorder (SUD) or a mental health condition, you will likely experience varying levels of motivation during your recovery journey. While no person will follow the same path for treatment and recovery, many people experience five stages of change. Researchers have created a model of these five stages…
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How Can CBT Improve Focus for an Individual With ADHD?
It can be incredibly hard for an individual with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to concentrate. Daydreaming may be a serious issue, making it especially difficult to learn and retain new information. Day-to-day tasks can be stressful with abrupt moments of distraction. An individual with ADHD may also have problems with their memory. Having trouble concentrating during…
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Using Acupuncture for Integrative Addiction Treatment
When a person is struggling with their mental health, it is common for loved ones to encourage them to seek treatment with a therapist. However, some people don’t feel motivated or willing to discuss their mental health issues with a therapist. Nevertheless, it may be helpful for resistant individuals to know that mental health treatment…
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How Can One-On-One Therapy Help Treat My Anorexia Nervosa?
Living with an intense fear of gaining weight can be extremely overwhelming. Although anorexia nervosa is more common in women, many men also face challenges with this eating disorder. Anorexia nervosa is a serious mental health condition characterized by an exceedingly low body weight. Fortunately, seeking mental health treatment can help individuals return to a…
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Warning Signs of Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol is one of the most commonly used substances in the United States. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains, “According to the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, more than half of U.S. adults report drinking alcohol in the past 30 days.” Despite alcohol use being normalized and celebrated, many of those…
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What Steps Can I Take to Show My Friend With AUD the Best Support?
It can be hard to see a loved one go through the difficult phases of alcohol addiction and start their journey through treatment. Sometimes this can leave a person feeling worried about those they care about. They may even feel helpless and at a loss for what to do. Fortunately, there are several different ways…
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Addiction Treatment for Working Professionals
Addiction is often stereotyped as a condition that only affects lower-class individuals. However, addiction can affect anyone. For instance, one population that is often overlooked regarding alcohol and drug addiction is working professionals. Working professionals face various unique stressors that increase their vulnerability to developing substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring mental health disorders. Moreover,…
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How Can Individual Therapy Help Improve My Heroin Addiction?
Heroin is an illegal drug. Individuals who choose to use heroin crave the warm and fuzzy feelings it produces. Some people use heroin to relieve anxiety, physical pain, and emotional distress. However, self-medicating with heroin can come with serious effects on one’s health. Drug addiction can impair an individual’s mental health, strain relationships, and cause…
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