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 to find acceptance, face reality and make amends, people are able to navigate ... Read More
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How Neurotherapy is Revolutionizing Depression Treatment
5 Ways Music Therapy Can Help in Treatment
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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
5 Ways Music Therapy Can Help in Treatment
Who Are Candidates for Music Therapy? In addition to clinical therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychotherapy, holistic therapies are increasingly part of treatment programs for people with substance addictions and mental illnesses. When used within a medical context, the term "holistic" refers ... Read More
How Does Neurotherapy Work?
Painless and non-invasive, neurotherapy is an innovative treatment approach that helps people make changes in their brainwave activity in order to modify certain behaviors and reduce impulsivity. In order to change brain states, neurotherapy participants must first gauge their brainwave activity. During the process of ... 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
5 Tips to Quit Opioids, From the Experts
Opioid addiction is a long-lasting and chronic disease. This addiction can lead to social, health and economic problems. Normally, people start taking opiates for pain, but you may be someone looking for tips on how to quit opiates. This class of drugs is designed to elicit feelings of pain relief and pleasure, so ... Read More
How to Talk in AA and Group Therapy – An Etiquette Primer
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 most out of the ... Read More
Can CBD Help My Recovery? CBD’s Role in Treating Heroin and Other Addictions
Since 2018, there's been a whirlwind of publicity about CBD. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis that's being used for pain relief, treatment of anxiety and other health issues. Is there a place for CBD in the addiction treatment space? Many people shy away from talking about cannabis in the ... Read More
