By Jennifer McDougall: Equine therapy is a therapeutic approach to treating addiction and trauma. Equine therapy aims to help people learn how to trust themselves and others through interaction with horses. A…
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By Jennifer McDougall Do you want to get sober? Do you want to get rid of your addiction? Do you need help putting your life back together? Then, you came to the…
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By Jennifer McDougall While many people are stuck at home, finding themselves bored, with more time on their hands than they know what to do with, the number of people abusing drugs…
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By Jennifer McDougall Falling into the cycle of addiction can happen to anyone and when treating a substance abuse related issue, one-sized-fits-all recover models simply are not the most effective way of…
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By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “Complete honesty is not the same thing as full disclosure.” ― Ron Brackin When an individual seeks help for an addiction or substance use disorder, it is not…
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By Jennifer McDougall Addiction (defined as a state characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences) generally begins with the desire to escape—pain, loss, heartache, rejection, discomfort, anxiety, chemical imbalances…
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By Jennifer McDougall Witnessing a loved one spiral out of control is heart-wrenching. The person you once knew has become angry, unstable, and quite possibly irresponsible. We know that you want to…
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Cannabis (more commonly known as marijuana, weed, or pot) is a viral and prevalent drug in the United States. It is even legal for medicinal purposes in some states; however, marijuana is…
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Executives and high-powered career professionals who find they needing drug rehab often have specific needs, requirements and concerns. Professionals in demanding career positions tend to be high-functioning, and often have been maintaining…
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Many people seeking drug or alcohol treatment find themselves unwilling to subscribe to the disease concept of addiction and to want something more than just the typical, conventional 12-step programs. Many non-12…
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Although it may seem like just an added perk and not necessary for complete healing, attending a luxury rehab center does have numerous therapeutic advantages. Although there are thousands of drug rehab…
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LSD is a psychotropic hallucinogenic drug that has been popular and present in the United States for many years. Although LSD use does not result in extreme physical withdrawal symptoms, repeated use…
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It is estimated that at least 90% of Americans have been exposed to at least one form of addiction in their lives, whether behavioral or substance addiction. Behavioral addiction, or non-substance-related addiction,…
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Drug and alcohol addiction undoubtedly makes an impact on the lives of everyone it involves; not just the dependent individual. It effects friends, family, and often times co-workers experience the negative behaviors…
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We are the world’s most innovative and effective residential drug and alcohol treatment program, partly due to our treatment teach approach. Unlike other treatment centers, Passages is not 12-step based and rather focuses…
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We believe addiction is caused by various underlying and unresolved issues. Dependent individuals typically use drugs and/or alcohol as part of a coping mechanism to deal with past and/or present trauma and pain. At many 12-step rehab programs,…
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Animal-assisted therapy (particularly Equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) and canine therapy) is one of the most effective experiential therapy forms. It has proven to be fun, nurturing, and therapeutically beneficial for clients in inpatient…
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There are several early warning signs to look out for if you believe yourself or someone you know is starting on the path towards alcohol abuse. According to the National Institute for…
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Ecstasy use has increased in recent years and is considered a fairly new street drug; however, the consequences of ecstasy abuse are very severe. Deaths from ecstasy can occur due to overdose,…
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Ecstasy use has increased in recent years and is considered a fairly new street drug; however, the consequences of ecstasy abuse are very severe. Deaths from ecstasy can occur due to overdose,…
