The concept of rewarding positive behavior with positive reinforcement or some type of tangible reward is not a new one. It operates according to the simple premise that an individual, when rewarded for positive behavior, is likely to continue that behavior. The same premise informs approaches to parenting that reward ... 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.
What’s “Contingency Management” in Addiction Recovery and Does It Work?
What Does Outpatient Treatment Mean and What is it Like?
Treatment is an exceptionally important part of long-term addiction recovery. Unfortunately, it's not as common as it should be — only 11 percent of the estimated 24.6 percent of Americans with substance abuse disorders get treatment. While this is alarming in itself, many individuals don't know what a substance ... Read More
How to Commit to Therapy in Order to Stay Sober
People who begin to go through therapy often realize that it helps them. They usually start out being very motivated to improve their life. As time progresses, they start to miss out on therapy sessions. Sometimes, it's because they think they're doing better, so missing a session isn't important. If you're ... Read More
NLP Is a New Therapy for Reprogramming Behavior, But Does It Work?
Developed in the 1970s by two self-help gurus, John Grinder and Richard Bandler, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is still considered an unscientific approach to improving a person's ability to communicate, develop, and work through psychological issues. Over 30 years of clinical research into the quantifiable ... Read More
The Role of Recovery Coaches in Early Recovery
Giving up drugs and alcohol and committing to a rehab program is hard work, and it requires bravery and commitment — but life after rehab can be even more challenging for former addicts. It can be tough to adjust to post-recovery life and avoid temptations, especially during early recovery. A recovery coach can help in ... Read More
How Neurotherapy Is Helping First Responders with PTSD
First responders such as police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers and others are the trained professionals who are the first to respond to emergency situations. Unless an individual happens to be facing a crisis, it's easy to take these services for granted. Little thought is given to how working ... Read More
The Scoop on Alternative Drug Detox Options and Whether They Work
As with any medical condition, there are numerous articles out there that suggest an alternative rehab over the mainstream options for treating substance abuse. While it may be tempting to believe the claims that one or more detox alternatives is quick, easy, and/or cheap, readers beware. "At home detox" or any other ... Read More
The Pros and Cons of Remote Mental Health Care
When the demand for more convenient and accessible ways to access qualified therapists became large enough, several virtual mental health options were brought to market. Online counseling services are fairly popular already and no longer brand-new — Talkspace was founded in 2012 and BetterHelp in 2013 — but COVID-19 ... Read More
