WHAT IS ART THERAPY?
When we imagine substance abuse treatment, most of us picture medication-assisted detox and some intensive, evidence-based therapy. While these things are absolutely helpful and even necessary, there are plenty of alternative treatments out there as well. Some people are naturally skeptical of things that fall outside the lines of hard science, and they might be […]
CHOOSING AN ADDICTION TREATMENT PROGRAM
With such a large number and diverse array of addiction treatment options available, it can be incredibly difficult to determine which program is the best fit for you, Professionals recommend starting your search by making a list of your recovery goals and the things you think you will need out of a treatment program. In this […]
PREGNANT WOMEN AND REHAB
Studies show that women are more susceptible to the effects of drugs and alcohol, and they tend to become addicted after a shorter period of use than men. Unfortunately, women are also considerably less likely to see treatment. There are a variety of reasons for this, but one important factor is that women who are […]
MARIJUANA USE WHILE PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING
Marijuana is becoming increasingly popular among during pregnancy, to help women self-medicate symptoms of morning sickness. A study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine found that pregnant women with severe nausea and vomiting in their first trimester had almost four times higher odds of using marijuana compared to women with no morning sickness. According […]
DO PEOPLE GET HIGH FROM BURNING TRASH?
Sometimes we hear about new drug trends or dangerous things kids are trying to get and think, that must be a hoax. It can be hard to tell sometimes, especially since tabloid newspapers and websites are big fans of alarming headlines about drugs, and they don’t always bother to fact check. One example is a […]
MARIJUANA RESEARCH
Starting with California in 1996, more than 30 states in the U.S. have legalized the use of marijuana to treat pain. There’s plenty of historical and anecdotal evidence that marijuana is an effective painkiller, but there is a serious lack of scientific studies. This is largely because marijuana is classified by the federal government as […]
CONTINUE ADVENTURE THERAPY AFTER TREATMENT
There are several outpatient treatment programs available, and there are endless options for aftercare treatment. While inpatient treatments offer various techniques and activities for coping with sobriety, being out of the facility doesn’t limit your ability to continue practicing. Adventure therapy is often incorporated into inpatient treatment programs as an effective tool for dealing with […]
FITNESS TRACKING DEVICES AND DRUG USE
If you take cocaine, amphetamines, or other stimulant drugs, you might know that they have an effect on your heart. Odds are that you’ve felt your heart racing and had the passing thought that it probably wasn’t terribly healthy. If you’re cognizant enough to be aware of it, it’s pretty scary when your heart isn’t […]
DRUG ABUSE TRENDS AMONG YOUNG ADULTS
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) recently announced the latest Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey results on substance abuse trends among teens. The study, also known as the National High School Senior Survey, is conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research. It’s been running since 1975, and it sends out questionnaires to […]
MOTIVATIONAL ENHANCEMENT THERAPY
Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) is, as the name suggests, an approach to invoke change through motivation. It is intended to provide fast, internally driven recovery, and it may be used on its own or along with other types of therapy. There are six elements to the process, which can be summed up by the acronym […]