How Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Can Help Individuals with Self-Harm
Discover the transformative power of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in overcoming self-harm tendencies. Unravel how DBT equips individuals with essential skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Can Xanax Make Anxiety Worse?
Discover the unexpected effects of Xanax as we explore the question, “Can Xanax make anxiety worse?” Unravel the concept of paradoxical reactions to this medication and understand the potential causes behind increased anxiety.
Natural Ways to Improve Mental Health
In today’s world, our mental health is often overlooked amid the daily hustle and bustle of life.
What is the Disease Model of Alcoholism?
How the Disease Model of Alcoholism was Born Prior to the middle of the 20th century, addiction and alcoholism were largely considered moral failings. The disease model of alcoholism had yet to be proposed by anyone in the western world. Addiction to alcohol or anything else was seen as nothing more than a lack of […]
Serotonin Syndrome: 101
Serotonin is an important chemical naturally produced in the body that aids nerve cells, digestion, breathing, brain function, and much more. Serotonin syndrome occurs when, by ingesting too many or the wrong combination of drugs, serotonin levels are too high for the body to handle. Mild occurrences of serotonin syndrome can dissipate on their own […]
Six Ways to Stay Sober While Traveling
Temptation is all around us; it’s just a fact of life. However, when traveling, it can be even harder to resist. This can be for several reasons. First, it seems that the opportunities to drink or abuse substances are more plentiful in your travels. Second, the stress of travel increases the likelihood of making a […]
How Do the Stages of Change Help Motivate Recovery?
One of the most essential—and challenging—aspects of addiction recovery is the need to change a person’s behavior to improve their health status. Behavior change interventions, which involve a combination of program elements or strategies, are especially useful in addressing lifestyle modification for those suffering from addictions. A change in patient lifestyle is necessary for successful […]
Is Emotional Sobriety The Key to Lasting Recovery?
When defining recovery from substance abuse or addiction, it is natural that you would think about sobriety. Getting sober and staying sober, which usually means abstinence from drugs and alcohol, are the obvious goals for anyone in recovery. In the early stages of recovery, detoxification and breaking the grip of the abused substance necessarily takes […]
The Benefits of Music Therapy
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, recovery is a holistic endeavor that encompasses your physical and mental health, self-care, faith, creativity, spirituality and social networks. No single treatment plan is right for every individual, and any high-quality treatment plan will offer an array of support and services that ensure a holistic […]
Pink Cloud Syndrome
Early recovery can be a treacherous time and requires constant vigilance and mindfulness to stay on track while battling intense cravings and feelings of loss. But for some, this time is marked by feelings of euphoria and palpable excitement. Recovery feels like the best thing in the world, and it seems like there’s nothing that […]