If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, you’re not alone. Nearly 20 million Americans 12 years of age or older battled substance abuse in 2017, and 74% of those people also had issues with alcohol. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, drug overdose deaths in Florida are on the rise, jumping ... Read More
Rehab Explained
Seeking treatment for mental health or substance abuse can be confusing. What is the treatment like? Why are there groups? What methods are used to treat my condition? These are all common concerns for patients seeking rehabilitation and we want to answer them in this section. Our articles are informed by our licensed mental health and substance abuse facility and help you understand how a rehab facility operates and treats the patient.
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12-Step Tips for Identifying Character Defects
The 12-step process was developed by Alcoholics Anonymous founder Bill Wilson in 1935 and is now employed by many rehabilitation groups around the world. By working through 12 detailed steps intended to help those with substance abuse issues find acceptance, face reality and make amends, people are able to navigate a ... Read More
Brain Training & Neurofeedback – Improving Mental Performance
Is it the latest craze or real science? So goes the conversation about brain training and neurofeedback. Naturally, people want to know whether new technologies that reportedly "retrain" the brain for peak performance are medically legit or just one more money-making ruse; and, the answer to that query turns out to be ... Read More
How Neurotherapy is Revolutionizing Depression Treatment
In 2017, a small group of Korean medical scientists carried out a pilot study with patients suffering from depression. The study didn't involve any type of psychotherapy or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and it didn't involve medication. The treatment involved a portion of the subjects taking part in various ... Read More
Will Insurance Cover Treatment for Weed Addiction?
In recent years, medical and recreational marijuana has been legalized in many states. While this has created only a slight uptick in use, its legalization has fostered the idea that weed is not harmful or addictive, and is therefore something that you can easily quit on your own. Unfortunately, for many who realize ... Read More
Could a Recreation Therapy Treatment Plan Help With Addiction?
Does Therapy Help? Addiction affects every person differently. It may take years of use to become addicted to a substance, or the user may fall in love with a substance on the first use. This also applies to therapy used once in recovery from the addiction. There are many types, and it may take a couple tries to find ... Read More
Questions to Ask Residential Treatment Facilities
You've decided it's time to take control of your life and check yourself into a rehab center. Now it's time to choose the right treatment facility — one that offers the right combination of services, support and quality assurances to ensure you get the help you need. Here are the top 10 questions you need to ask when ... Read More
How to Talk in AA and Group Therapy – An Etiquette Primer
Updated May 31, 2023 If you've never gone to group therapy or A.A. meetings, you may not be sure about the rules or what you can say or do in the meeting. Depending on your amount of time, you may feel obligated to share something of 'value' or make a good impression. What you should focus on instead is getting the ... Read More