“Music acts like a magic key to which the most tightly closed heart opens.” -Maria Von Trapp The power of music has a way of influencing the human psyche where verbal communication may not. The benefits of music therapy for substance abuse, depression, and anxiety are staggering. Although music therapy alone cannot cure addiction,…
The Twelve Steps are a cornerstone of the recovery movement to help people overcome their addictions. They have also been significant in helping people with mental health disorders and other types of mental distress. But what exactly is the difference between these different types of 12 step therapy? To understand the different types of 12…
If you have a loved one battling an addiction, you may be frustrated that they are not willing to receive treatment. Although it is apparent that they need help, addiction is a cunning, baffling, and powerful disease. It convinces you that you are okay while slowly taking away everything important to you, including your life.…
Although addiction may seem like an individual issue, it is also a family issue. While it is easy to focus all of your attention on the family member with the substance abuse disorder, addiction is an opportunity for your family to unite and heal together. Treatment centers with a family-centered approach will have different…
Healing From Addiction With Yoga Therapy Addictions are most commonly manifested as a need to fill a void or as a coping technique. It’s critical for recovering addicts to discover a healthy approach to cope with their problems and emotions. Yoga, as a comprehensive therapeutic modality, helps individuals through the recovery process. Yoga’s beauty is…
Addiction is a common problem that impacts many more people than you might believe. Over 70,000 drug overdose deaths occur in the US annually. People who suffer from substance abuse disorder can become unrecognizable to even their closest friends and family members. The disease can ruin relationships, friendships, and professions, as well as put a…
When trying to stop drinking, some people try to give it all up at once. This strategy works for a few but not for many. A gradual decrease in consumption can be more effective and less dangerous as the alcohol slowly leaves your system rather than abruptly. This way feels safer for many because there…
In a medically-assisted detox program, medical professionals monitor the patient and administer medication that counteracts some of the more painful withdrawal symptoms. In alcohol and opioid detox programs, the withdrawal symptoms can be so severe that they can become life-threatening. Severe dehydration due to diarrhea and vomiting can lead to heart failure when blood sodium…
Many people shy away from entering an addiction treatment program due to the costs. They need help with a substance abuse problem but think that they cannot afford it. This is one of many obstacles on the path to wellness, but there are ways to minimize the out-of-pocket costs that come with a treatment plan.…
When people use cocaine, they are solely interested in the short-term effects. The alertness and euphoria they feel only last for so long, and then they use more to achieve the same high. It is highly addictive and dangerous. Overdoses happen due to the cocaine in a person’s system reaching toxic levels, essentially poisoning them.…
