12-STEP PROGRAMS
While most people are familiar with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and its companion groups for those affected by another’s alcohol abuse, Al-Anon and Alateen, there are actually a number of different 12-step programs available for those struggling with a variety of different substance addictions or behavioral addictions. 12-STEP PROGRAMS FOR BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS: Co-Dependence Anonymous – to […]
DRUG REPLACEMENT THERAPY
Drug replacement therapy, also known as replacement therapy, refers to the practice of prescribing one drug to treat an addiction to another substance. The most well-known replacement therapy is the use of methadone to treat opioid or heroin addiction. In fact, decades of research by various organizations like the World Health Organization, the National Institute […]
FUNCTIONAL ALCOHOLICS
Some people can abuse alcohol while still being successful in their personal and professional lives. These people are typically referred to as high-functioning alcoholics or HFAs, but in truth, no one can ignore the effects of alcohol abuse forever. An HFA can (at least for a while) have a good job, a close family, and plenty […]
ALCOHOLIC DEMENTIA
Alcoholic dementia is a major neurocognitive disorder that can result from excessive drinking over many years. Though it may not be as well-known as other cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s disease, alcoholic dementia is actually the third most common cause of cognitive degeneration among the elderly. Symptoms of alcoholic dementia include: Short-term memory loss or difficulty […]
AVERSION THERAPY
Aversion therapy, also known as conversion therapy or reparative therapy, is a form of behavioral therapy that relies on the foundational principles of behavioral psychology and cognitive condition to create an association between an unwanted behavior and feelings of discomfort or unpleasantness. Aversion therapy works by repeatedly pairing unwanted behavior, or thoughts of unwanted behaviors, with […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT STATISTICS CONCERNING ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO ADDICTION RATES IN AMERICA
While we are all aware of how dangerous drug addiction and alcoholism truly are, you might not begin to understand how truly severe these problems can be until you take a look at the facts of the matter. For example, did you know that, in 2011 alone, 20.6 million people over 12 years of age […]
EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPY
Equine-assisted therapy, also known as equine therapy, horse therapy, or equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP), is one of the most popular types of animal-assisted therapy. Resting on the belief that horses are intuitive creatures, equine therapy relies on the use of horses to assist with and help inform the treatment process. Horses are believed to react and […]
MUSIC THERAPY
Music therapy is a type of expressive therapy that involves the clinical and evidence-based use of music, either listening to, playing, creating, and/or discussing, for discrete therapeutic purposes. While it may seem like an alternative, “new age,” therapy technique, music therapy has actually been around for thousands of years and gained further popularity during the World […]
WHAT IS ADVENTURE THERAPY?
Adventure therapy, also known as wilderness therapy or activity-based psychotherapy, has become an increasingly popular treatment option for those struggling with substance abuse. As its name would suggest, adventure therapy is an experimental form of treatment that is designed to help patients overcome emotional issues, develop their inner strength, and learn new skills through their participation […]
ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY
Animal-assisted therapy (AAT), also known as pet therapy or, since dogs are such a popular choice of therapy animal, canine-assisted therapy, is not actually an independent form of treatment. Rather, service animals are typically used alongside more conventional forms of psychotherapies, like cognitive behavioral therapy or contingency management, as a way to make those therapies more effective. […]
