Updated May 6, 2023 The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that 40% to 60% of people with substance abuse disorders relapse after they leave rehab. However, no client is untreatable — no matter how many times they relapse. Like a depression patient can adjust their medication, a substance use client can try a ... Read More
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What Are PHP & IOP?
What does IOP stand for? What is a PHP in health care? Here's everything you need to know about your after-rehab outpatient options. Outpatient programs are generally a step down from inpatient treatment, designed to ease a client's assimilation into day-to-day life. People new to the recovery world may find the ... 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 Neurofeedback Therapy Is Helping First Responders with PTSD
First responders include police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers and others who assume the role of being on the front line of emergency situations. Unless an individual is in a crisis, it’s easy to take these services for granted. Little thought is given to how working through these high-stress and ... 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
Telehealth mental health services are readily available, but are they right for you? Examine the pros and cons to find a solution you can count on. 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. ... Read More
