About Addiction
Almost everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their life. It is a normal human emotion and a natural response to stress or challenges. However, the signs of anxiety disorder display symptoms that are beyond normal responses. Anxiety disorder can manifest itself in ways that affect nearly every aspect of your life. Furthermore, it slowly…
A personality disorder, such as anxiety, is often an underlying factor that contributes to addiction. Substance abuse is often a symptom of self-medication as an attempt to cope with anxiety. Instead of getting help from a therapist or talking to your family, you may turn to drugs or alcohol instead. As a result, both anxiety…
When someone is battling depression, they may turn to medication, illicit drugs, or alcohol to cope with the symptoms. This is known as self-medication. Instead of developing skills to manage depression, an individual may turn to a mod-altering substance – something that they believe will pull them out of their depression. This is how depression…
People who have an addiction and disorder need equal and unique treatment for each. Through dual diagnosis, a therapist evaluates both conditions to determine the right type of care. Dual diagnosis seeks to address the underlying factors that led to the addiction. They may integrate a range of evidence based and holistic therapies that promote…
Outpatient treatment is an option for people that need ongoing care for addiction but does not require 24/7 supervision. It is part of a broader continuum of care that also includes detox and aftercare. Benefits of outpatient treatment in NJ include giving clients access to the same programs as an inpatient or residential treatment. There…
If you’re asking yourself that question, then you may want to consider why. Not everyone who abuses alcohol is an alcoholic. Likewise, alcoholism isn’t always easy to identify. Some people may feel like they are on the fence. Others are in complete denial. However, if you find yourself asking, “Am I an alcoholic?”, then you…
Congratulations! This may be your first sober holiday in a while. You can usher in the season with a sense of pride and hope for the future. However, holidays always come with challenges. Triggers and temptations will be everywhere, as you associate certain people, places, or situations with drinking or taking drugs. Now is the…
During substance abuse treatment, programs like individual counseling and choice theory can help you learn how to manage triggers and cravings. How does choice theory aid addiction recovery? By improving your decision-making process and helping you learn how to cope with triggers. More than 24 million Americans used illicit drugs in the past month, while…
Addiction can cause fatal consequences. In fact, drug overdoses have recently become the leading cause of death among Americans under the age of 50. Between 2015 and 2016 alone, there was a 22% increase in the number of fatal overdoses, while fatal heroin overdoses have increased by more than 400% since 2010. During treatment, rehabs…
Mental health conditions and substance abuse disorders can negatively impact your physical health, cognition, and relationships. Mental health disorders and addiction are both chronic and progressive diseases that change your brain chemistry and impair your judgment. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a highly effective treatment for PTSD. But how can EMDR therapy help…