Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: February 25, 2022 Updated: February 3, 2022 Substance use disorder involves more than the physical dependence on drugs or alcohol. Most individuals who struggle with addiction have underlying emotional or mental issues that contribute to their substance use behavior. These underlying conditions may include…
Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: February 22, 2022 Updated: February 3, 2022 Group therapy is a fundamental aspect of the recovery process in addiction treatment. Each person in the group is struggling with similar issues and may share advice and encouragement with others. Participating in a group therapy program…
Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: February 2, 2022 Updated: February 2, 2022 Chronic relapse can be frustrating and challenging, but a specialized chronic relapse prevention program can help individuals achieve sobriety. Relapse is often a part of recovery and doesn’t mean failure. The American Psychological Association considers relapsing a…
Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: January 30, 2022 Updated: December 22, 2021 Rehab costs in Las Vegas can vary dramatically depending on the facility, the type of treatment you choose, and how long you need to stay. Struggling with an alcohol or substance use disorder is already difficult enough.…
Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: January 14, 2022 Updated: December 22, 2021 The National Institutes of Health estimates that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects around 7.7 million adults in America. It is a serious mental health issue that requires serious care and a PTSD treatment program in some cases.…
Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: December 25, 2021 Updated: November 30, 2021 For many patients, traumatic events can lead to long-term mental health consequences. When survivors of violence or natural disasters develop a subsequent mental health issue, it’s called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Often, doctors see PTSD and addiction…
Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: December 19, 2021 Updated: November 30, 2021 Addiction is a complex brain disease, and many people with substance use disorder (SUD) are ambivalent about receiving treatment. Specific counseling approaches like motivational enhancement therapy for addictive behavior can influence those with SUD to engage in…
Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: December 10, 2021 Updated: November 30, 2021 Addiction is a very common and complicated pathology to treat, as people who suffer from it don’t necessarily realize they have the condition. Denial or refusing to accept the truth about drug or alcohol use is a…
Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: December 7, 2021 Updated: December 1, 2021 The correlation between trauma and substance abuse is strong. One can easily and quickly feed the other. Even though trauma and substance use can go hand-in-hand, trauma-informed therapy benefits are numerous and help people live healthier, happier…
Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: November 17, 2021 Updated: November 4, 2021 The mental health field has discovered several approaches to addiction therapy. Two examples are cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). These methodologies involve tracing an individual’s addiction back to core thinking patterns. Once found, the…