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What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

A fast-paced lifestyle can make it challenging to keep stress under control. When stress becomes chronic, you are more vulnerable to substance use disorders and mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. However, you do not have to settle for feeling tired and stressed out. A cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program can teach you the skills…

5 Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

You have most likely heard of therapy for mental health and addiction. But did you know that different types of treatment can assist with these conditions? Your therapist can customize your sessions with specific therapeutic modalities to accommodate your needs. This flexibility allows you to receive the most suitable treatment to help you heal and…

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Why a Dual Diagnosis Detox Is Better for You

Nearly half of people who have a mental illness also struggle with an addiction to drugs or alcohol. These conditions play off one another and can exacerbate your symptoms, so it is crucial to get help from a dual diagnosis treatment program. Dual diagnosis treatment is the most thorough approach for someone with substance use…

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Am I Self-Medicating?

Self-medication is relatively common in the United States, but that does not mean it is a safe practice. Stress and the incidence of mental health conditions are at an all-time high, leaving many people struggling to cope with their day-to-day responsibilities without using drugs or alcohol. However, conditions like depression and drug use are never…

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Can Trauma Impact Anxiety?

Hundreds of millions of people in the United States experience trauma at least once in their lifetime. Anxiety-related symptoms are particularly common with trauma, so you may not realize you are dealing with trauma if you have already been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Have you noticed that your anxiety symptoms have intensified after a…

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Practicing Stress Management in Addiction Recovery

Stress is one of the top contributors to health problems, and substance use disorder is no exception. Without a reliable set of healthy coping skills, stress can also make your recovery extremely challenging, if not impossible. To fully heal your body and mind from addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders, it is essential to begin…

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Finding Healthier Ways for Coping with Loss

In the face of loss, many people turn to self-medication to numb the pain. Sadly, this does little to help them work through their grief and can lead to addiction. If you or someone you care about is dealing with grief through self-medication, it may be time to consider a dual diagnosis treatment program. At…

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The Connection Between Loneliness and Anxiety

If you have ever felt lonely before, you are probably familiar with the feelings of depression that can often accompany it. It may be surprising, but loneliness and anxiety can also be connected. Furthermore, just like with depression, feeling anxious and lonely can also put you at a higher risk of substance use disorder. The…