A RELATIONSHIP SHOULD NEVER BRING ADDICTION
You used to think that this man was the one. He was so funny back then. The cleverness of his words, the laughter in his heart. Every time you two would get together he would open the car door. He loved to show you how much he cared. The photos on your desk show a […]
BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR ADDICTION
Behavioral therapy refers to a variety of different programs that treat mental health and substance use disorders. Its goal is to identify and change potentially self-destructive or unhealthy behaviors. The idea is that all behaviors are learned, and so unhealthy behaviors can be changed. One type of behavior therapy is called contingency management. Patients receiving […]
PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE
Whether an individual suffers from a physical or mental condition, chances are there is a medication available to help. Doctors routinely write prescriptions on a daily basis for individuals to help them get relief from their impairments. Unfortunately, some individuals continue taking medications even after their conditions subside. Quite often, individuals abuse prescription drugs as […]
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND VIOLENCE
The U.S. Department of Justice reports that 61 percent of domestic abusers have drug and/or alcohol addictions. Substance abuse can make people act more aggressively and cause irritability and paranoia, which often leads to arguments among spouses or family members. If problems already exist before drugs or alcohol are added into the mix, the substance […]
HOW SPOUSAL RELATIONSHIPS CAN EITHER FLOAT OR SINK THE BOAT TO RECOVERY
Support from friends and family members is one of the most important aspects in the life of a recovering alcoholic. As proven through the practices of groups like Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon (for people who know addicts), people have learned to appreciate how bonding and socialization can help you stay on your toes and (in […]
RESEDENTIAL DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAMS: WHAT THEY HAVE TO OFFER
Studies show that residential treatment programs show the most long-term success rates compared to any other form of addiction treatments. Although there are hundreds of treatment facilities across the country, there are some traits that seem to be more beneficial for addicts than others. In addition to 24-hour care, patients need to have open access […]
WHAT IS CINEMA THERAPY?
Although not as well known as many other types of therapy, “cinema therapy,” also known as cinematherapy or movie therapy, was created more than two decades ago by the British psychotherapist Bernie Wooder and has been increasing in popularity ever since. Research has shown that cinema therapy can be a helpful technique to use in […]
EFFECTS OF ADDICTION ON RELATIONSHIPS
Addiction is notoriously hard on relationships. Couples in which one partner uses/abuses drugs or alcohol tend to be very unhappy, as drug use can take over one’s life to the detriment of everything else. It can create both an emotional distance and a physical one if the user is frequently out doing or acquiring drugs […]
How to Deal with Someone Who Avoids Conflict
Am I Codependent?
