The evolution of addiction treatment programs has been drastic. Decades ago, people struggling with addiction were believed to be morally degenerate, and the process of “treating” their addiction often amounted to little more than torture. Until research showed that addiction was a treatable disease of the brain, many people were also given prison sentences or […]
The term “therapy” often paints the picture of a person lying on a couch in a dimly-lit room while they talk to someone with a clipboard. However, therapy has changed tremendously as research finds new benefits in alternative therapy. Equine therapy is a relatively new therapy that offers people in recovery from addiction and those
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Equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) is one of the fastest-growing segments in the mental health field. EAP has proven to be a highly effective form of therapy that can be implemented in tandem with other traditional modes of treatment. EAP is based on the premise that horses are non-judgmental creatures that can help patients to feel comfortable
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When you first get sober, staying away from a drink or a drug for a whole day seems difficult or impossible. After a while, though, you get used to it. Before you know it, days turn into weeks, weeks turn into months, and months turn into years. Years start to pass, and you are still
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Methamphetamine, also known as crystal meth or just meth, is highly addictive. Many people have become dependent on it, and too many have died. The physical effects of this drug can lead to fatalities, but the truly troubling side effects are psychological, leading to the relationship between suicide and meth use.Abusers of meth are more
While treating pain is essential to medicine, it is important to be aware of the dangers of patients becoming addicted. The most frequently used medicines for treating moderate, severe, and chronic pain are opioids, which are highly addictive. Millions of people have fallen victim to one or more of these drugs, and the number continues
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Smoking cigarettes is one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. Each year, more than 480,000 people die from illnesses related to tobacco use. And while the overall smoking rate in the U.S. has declined in recent years, nearly 38 million American adults still smoke cigarettes. If you’re a smoker, quitting
Millions of Americans suffer from social anxiety disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Both of these disorders make it much more likely for people to struggle with alcohol addiction. Anxiety and addiction are both serious mental health disorders that can have a profound impact on a person’s life. The relationship between anxiety disorders and alcohol is
What does it mean if you get a DUI charge or conviction? Did you make a poor decision, or are you addicted to drinking? If you have been booked on a DUI charge, now is the time to take an honest look at your relationship with alcohol and possibly other substances. If you are addicted,
Older adults may be at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a severe fall. As seniors age, the likelihood of falling and severely injuring themselves grows. Falls can result in serious injury and are the leading cause of fractures in older adults. But falling may have even more severe psychological implications for some seniors. If
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