The integration of holistic therapies in otherwise conventional treatment programs isn’t new. The inclusion of alternative and holistic approaches...
What Exactly is Holistic Addiction Treatment?
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What is a Rehab Trap?
For many, their struggle with substance abuse looks more like a revolving door than a straight path. Many keep going in and out of treatment...
What Kind of Treatments Are Available for Sex Addiction?
Though highly controversial, sex addiction or compulsive sexual behavior can be distressing to those struggling. Unfortunately, there's still much...
Telehealth vs. Telemedicine: What’s the Difference?
In response to COVID-19, many addiction treatment centers closed while others tapped into remote health care options. With it, the popularity of...
Withdrawal from Which Drugs Can Be Fatal?
There's a lot of conflicting information about withdrawal from which drugs can be fatal. Withdrawal refers to someone's various physical and mental...
What is Biophysical Addiction Treatment?
Although not as popular as other methodologies, biophysical addiction treatment has been around for over four decades at many treatment centers with...
How to Deal with Codependent Parents
Most people associate the word codependency with an abusive romantic relationship. When, in reality, some of the most common codependent...
What is a Dry County & Why It Matters for Recovery
While prohibition ended in the early 1930s, some states still have designated dry counties with strict alcohol laws. For those in alcohol addiction...
The Dangers of Mixing Trazodone and Alcohol
Trazodone is an FDA-approved antidepressant to treat depression. Today, trazodone alone is very rare to use by itself since newer-generation...
Why the Stages of Psychosocial Development Matter in Addiction
The stages of psychosocial development can be attributed to Erik Erikson, an ego psychologist who created one of the most influential development...