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Inpatient, Outpatient, or IOP? How to Choose the Right Treatment
Choosing the right addiction treatment can feel overwhelming, but understanding your needs is key to finding the best fit. Whether you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, selecting the right program depends on the level of care required and where you are in your recovery journey. In this blog, we’ll explore the three…
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The Role of Shame in Addiction
Shame and guilt are deeply intertwined in addiction, often acting as the emotional drivers that keep people stuck in a harmful cycle. Shame makes a person feel inherently flawed or unworthy, while guilt focuses on the actions they’ve taken and the harm they’ve caused. Together, these emotions create a constant inner battle, reinforcing feelings of…
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5 Ways to Practice Self-Forgiveness in Recovery
Self-forgiveness is essential for healing and moving forward in recovery. It allows you to release the guilt and shame that can hold you back and embrace a healthier, more positive mindset. In this post, we’ll define self-forgiveness in recovery and share tips and activities to help you practice it.
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Signs That You Need Help for Sex Addiction
Some people addicted to sex know it but refuse to admit it, while others are unsure. Socially acceptable sexual behaviors can still cause serious personal consequences. Inappropriate sexual behaviors may also emerge alongside other addictions. For example, some only cheat when drunk. While alcohol may be part of the issue, the cheating itself is also…
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Family Roles in Addiction and Their Impact on Recovery
Addiction and recovery are extremely personal experiences. If you’ve experienced either, you know how isolating they can be. No matter what outside forces affect you, ultimately, you are the one responsible for your actions. However, we are relational beings, and we require the company and support of others and society as a whole in order…
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Is Alcoholism Genetic? Defining the Common Causes
It’s no secret that alcohol consumption is a regular, socially acceptable part of many people’s lives. Whether it’s a glass of wine with dinner, beers during the big game, champagne to toast a special event, there’s no shortage of reasons to drink. While light to moderate drinking doesn’t typically raise too many alarm bells for…
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What is Emotional Dysregulation? Definition, Symptoms & Treatments
If you or a loved one experiences a lot of changes in mood or has trouble managing emotions, you may be dealing with emotional dysregulation. This term isn’t exactly one we hear a lot, so you may be wondering, What is emotional dysregulation? Learning about it, its symptoms, and what it can be indicative of,…
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How to Heal From Complex Trauma: 3 Phases of Recovery
Complex trauma can be a heavy and often misunderstood experience, affecting many aspects of life, especially when trauma is experienced in childhood. Unlike typical trauma, it stems from long-term, repeated emotional or physical abuse, often from someone in a trusted position, and can cause deep, lasting changes in a person’s identity and relationships. The effects…
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What Is Brain Mapping, and How Does It Help?
Innovations in medical science have allowed us to gain a better understanding of the biological, genetic, and physiological aspects of disease, including mental health disorders. Neurodiagnostic tools are giving us a real-time window into brain function as it relates to cognitive processing and emotional regulation. The structure of the brain can affect how we think,…
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5 Benefits of Group Therapy
At our addiction treatment center, we believe that group therapy is one of the most valuable tools in the recovery process. While individual therapy can help address personal issues, group therapy creates a unique environment where individuals can connect with others who understand their struggles. Recovery can often feel isolating, but group therapy offers a…
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Why Is January the Peak Month for Depression?
For those suffering from clinical depression, January can be an extremely troubling period of time. In fact, the third Monday of January is often cited as the most depressing day of the year, called “Blue Monday.” Family dysfunction or unresolved childhood trauma can play a big role in depression after the holidays. The holidays tend…
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What is Somatic Therapy and What Are Its Benefits?
While traditional talk therapies can be beneficial in helping people uncover and heal from the trauma that underlies mental health and addiction, recent research has focused on the mind-body connection in relation to trauma. In fact, there is a whole realm of therapy that operates out of the belief that trauma is carried far more…