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Understanding Trauma-Informed Treatment for Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Articles, Trauma, Treatment / By 12 South Recovery

Several risk factors can increase an individual’s vulnerability to substance abuse and substance use disorder (SUD). Specifically, the link between trauma and substance abuse is well-established. The complex experiences of trauma can reshape an individual’s entire worldview. Therefore, it is no surprise that unresolved traumatic experiences can also increase an individual’s risk of developing mental […]

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Why Individualized Treatment Is Crucial for Dual Diagnoses

Articles, Treatment / By 12 South Recovery

When a person has substance use disorder (SUD), they experience a greater risk of developing a co-occurring mental health disorder. Similarly, when a person has a mental health disorder, they experience a greater risk of developing co-occurring SUD. When a mental health disorder exists alongside SUD, the conditions are referred to as co-occurring disorders or

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The Benefits of PHP

Articles, Partial Hospitalization Program, Treatment / By 12 South Recovery

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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How Can I Support My Young Adult In Treatment?

Articles, Treatment / By 12 South Recovery

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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Balancing an IOP While Pursuing Education

Articles, Health and Wellness, Intensive Outpatient Program, Treatment / By 12 South Recovery

When an individual with substance use disorder (SUD) surrenders to treatment, such as an intensive outpatient program (IOP), it can bring on a wave of emotions. Many mental health facilities offer treatment options for addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. Treatment may consist of therapy, support groups, medications, and more. During treatment, an individual focuses

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Can I Detox at Home?

Articles, Detox & Residential, Treatment / By 12 South Recovery

Alcohol and drug addiction affect millions of families every year. Not everyone is ready to enter treatment or commit to lasting abstinence, even when the consequences become evident. Some individuals with this ambivalence may attempt to wean off or cease substance use at home. It is imperative to understand that detoxing from alcohol and other

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What Is a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)?

Articles, Partial Hospitalization Program, Treatment / By 12 South Recovery

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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Overcoming Alcohol Use Disorder

Articles, Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Treatment / By 12 South Recovery

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 Value of Individualized Treatment

Articles, Treatment / By 12 South Recovery

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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Benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Articles, Treatment / By 12 South Recovery

Recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) can come with many different mental and physical health challenges. Addressing trauma and shame, learning new coping strategies, building new healthy relationships, and coping with withdrawal symptoms can be difficult. Addiction is a chronic disease of the brain and requires treatment to overcome. The condition can affect an individual’s

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