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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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How is Dysthymic Disorder Connected to Depression?
There may come a time when an individual will feel deeply saddened. Life changes, a traumatic experience, or even genetic factors may trigger a shift in one’s mood. This can happen either during an individual’s childhood or at any point in one’s adulthood. Sometimes a person will not know why they feel emotionally distressed. Having…
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Is My Anxiety Abnormal? Understanding Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety is a normal response to situations and circumstances that feel threatening, triggering, or otherwise uncomfortable. Contrary to what you may believe, there is a clear line that separates normal anxiety from abnormal anxiety. If you are reading this, you may suspect that your anxiety is beyond what would be considered normal. Becoming familiar with…
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Why Do Some People With Social Anxiety Lean Toward Drugs and Alcohol?
Going out on the town with others can make a person either feel excited or incredibly nervous. Some people, especially those with more extroverted personalities, are perfectly comfortable in social settings. Others, who may have more introverted personalities, may dread those occasions. Individuals with social anxiety, however, may go as far as to avoid special…
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The Benefits of PHP
Watching a loved one experience mental health struggles can be extremely saddening. Seeing a loved one struggle with the complex effects of co-occurring disorders can bring about more unique challenges. It can be beneficial for friends and family to learn about effective treatment options for substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health disorders. Learning about…
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What Is Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse?
Over the last decade, there has been a significant increase in the number of medications being prescribed by doctors to treat both mental and physical health conditions. Along with this rise, however, there have also been increases in prescription drug misuse, abuse, and addiction. Prescription drug abuse can lead to a range of physical, mental,…
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Is Participating in Therapy Enough to Achieve Lasting Sobriety?
Professional treatment is often required for recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). This is because substance abuse interferes with an individual’s ability to think clearly and to remain accountable for lasting sobriety. As if making the decision to begin therapy isn’t hard enough, it is important to recognize whether or not therapy alone can foster…
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The Persistent Problem With Party Drugs and How to Protect Yourself
If you tend to like spending time in public social settings and party atmospheres, especially at night, you may have encountered party drugs. Party drugs, also known as club drugs, are a common fixture in party-type social settings. While often sensationalized in movies and TV shows, party drugs can be harmful to your physical and…
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What Benefits Can Nature Bring to Recovery?
Constant improvements in modern technology have affected all of us in more ways than we will ever realize. For example, nowadays, adolescents and young adults often spend more time on social media than they engage in their interpersonal relationships in person. Another consequence of the rise in technology is the inherent disconnection of people from…
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How Can I Support My Young Adult In Treatment?
Being a parent of a young adult in addiction or mental health treatment can be wrought with mental and emotional challenges. Whether your young adult has recently admitted themselves into treatment or is transitioning through different levels of care, it is likely that you want to support your young adult as best as possible during…
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The Mistrust in Paranoid Personality Disorder
A personality disorder, especially when left untreated, can have a profound impact on the way you experience the world. As noted in an article from PLOS One, personality disorders can become comorbid with psychotic symptoms or psychotic disorders. In particular, personality disorders like paranoid personality disorder (PPD) share common features with psychotic disorders. PPD can…
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Does Relapse Mean I’ve Failed Recovery?
Addiction recovery is a lifelong journey. During this journey, the potential for relapse always remains. Unfortunately, the relapse rates for addiction and substance use disorder (SUD) are high. If you relapse during your recovery, you will most likely feel guilty, disappointed, and upset for doing so. However, it is crucial to understand that relapse does…
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Abuse and Dependent Personality Disorder
Abuse can worsen Dependent Personality Disorder, creating cycles of fear, reliance, and control. Understanding this link is key to healing and building emotional independence.
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Does Trauma Inform Substance Use Disorder?
There are several factors that can increase an individual’s risk of developing substance use disorder (SUD). One well-known risk factor is unresolved trauma. Trauma can derail an individual’s sense of reality, affecting how they process, react, and respond to the world around them. Oftentimes, individuals with these experiences turn to alcohol and other drugs in…
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Everything You Need to Know About Behavior Modification Therapy
According to an article from the Indian Journal of Psychiatry, “[T]he term ‘psychotherapy’ typically includes supportive, re-educative, and psychoanalytic forms of psychotherapy.” The discipline of psychotherapy uses a wide variety of therapeutic interventions to treat mental health disorders. Behavior modification therapy (BMT) is one of the many therapeutic interventions used to support healthier behavioral patterns. …
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How to Recognize the Signs of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), about 9% of adults in the United States experience some type of personality disorder. A personality disorder can have a profound impact on the way people think, behave, feel, and interact with other people. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) may impede people’s ability to build healthy, fulfilling…
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5 Crucial Benefits of Therapy for Addiction Recovery
According to an article from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 7.7 million adults in the United States are affected by co-occurring substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health disorders. Of those 7.7 million adults, only 9.1% receive dual diagnosis treatment and only 3.9% receive SUD treatment. Therefore, more than 52% of American adults…
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