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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…
Addiction Treatment Articles
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What Is Holistic Therapy?
Recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring mental health disorders is a process that requires strengthening an individual’s self-awareness. Gaining self-awareness can be a tricky thing, however, because it involves learning how past traumas have contributed to an individual’s cognitive dysfunction. Traditional therapies, such as talk therapies, are often insufficient to help individuals stay…
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What Is a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)?
Often, treatment facilities will recognize outpatient care as one particular type of program. However, there are many different types of outpatient programs within the realm of outpatient mental health care. Listing from most flexible to most structured, outpatient programs include general outpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), and partial hospitalization programs (PHP). In this article, we are…
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Challenges Associated With Substance Use Relapse
Going a long period of time — even the rest of your life — staying sober is possible. Achieving just one year of sobriety is rewarding and successful. However, it’s not always easy. What happens when a person has a sudden relapse? It is important to understand the many risks involved after a substance use…
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Understanding Bipolar Disorder and Addiction
Bipolar disorder and substance use disorder (SUD) often co-occur. There are several reasons for this occurrence. It is common for a person with a mental health condition to self-treat with certain substances. Thus, this can often lead to addiction. Additionally, SUD can lead to an increased likelihood of an individual developing a mental health condition…
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Am I at Risk for Developing an Addiction?
Contrary to what people may believe, anyone can develop an addiction, whether that be to alcohol, other drugs, or addictive behaviors. However, there are specific circumstances that can make individuals more vulnerable. These are known as risk factors. Becoming familiar with addiction risk factors is essential to preventing substance abuse before it happens. These risk…
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Can I Achieve Sobriety at Home?
According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, more than 20 million individuals in the United States met the criteria for a substance use disorder (SUD) in the last year. While many of these individuals may not be ready to begin treatment, many may feel motivated to start the recovery process. Some may…
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Why Is Gratitude Essential for Lasting Recovery?
For those seeking recovery, many well-known factors can contribute to greater well-being throughout the healing journey. One of these factors is gratitude. A 2016 literature review in the Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning shows the plethora of research indicating that gratitude can create various positive impacts. It can significantly improve psychological, spiritual,…
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Benefits of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Bipolar Disorder
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps manage bipolar disorder by improving mood stability, reducing depressive and manic symptoms, and supporting long-term emotional balance through structured, evidence-based treatment.
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What Are Addiction Triggers and Cravings?
Addiction triggers and cravings can cause relapse by reigniting the urge to use drugs or alcohol. Identifying triggers and seeking support helps build lasting addiction recovery.
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Benefits of Group Therapy on Mental Health
There are many reasons why an individual may seek group therapy services. Some may have a difficult time dealing with daily life stressors. Adjusting to changes that life brings, such as medical or mental health problems, may not be easy. Adapting to new environments and confronting life transitions can be difficult. Others may have problems…
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Overcoming Alcohol Use Disorder
Now that a bit of time has passed, you may be more able to reflect on your condition and understand where it all started. Maybe you were exposed to the toxic substance at a young age. Perhaps you waited until college to try your first drink. The fact is, addiction is not a choice, but…
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The Dangers of Becoming Comfortable With Depression
For individuals living with depression, it can be common to become strangely comfortable with the condition. This is not to say that the condition is by any means pleasurable. Depression is a clinical mental illness that takes time, patience, and great effort to treat. Because of these qualifications for effective recovery from the condition, many…
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What Does Self-Medicating Have to Do With Addiction?
There are many reasons why people use drugs. Some use them to ease curiosity or social pressures. Others use them to self-medicate. Recreational drug use, regardless of the reason, poses risks. Self-medicating practices bring about challenges throughout treatment and recovery, though. It is essential to understand what self-medicating is and what it has to do…
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Major Depression and Social Isolation
Living with untreated major depression can cause many adverse psychological effects. Without support from family or friends, this mental health condition can make it especially difficult to function daily. Major depression — also called major depressive disorder (MDD) — can make a person feel lonely. This can be problematic, especially for teens and adults. Social…
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How Is Alcohol and Drug Use Glorified in Society?
Society often glorifies alcohol and drug use through media and pop culture, masking the real dangers and fueling addiction among teens and young adults.
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The Value of Individualized Treatment
Everyone enters recovery coming from their own unique circumstances. The multitude of factors that influence a person’s substance use disorder (SUD) makes each person’s story different. Therefore, individualized treatment can be highly beneficial in several ways. Creating a personalized step-by-step plan for a client can greatly improve their comfort and success in recovery. There are…
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