Addiction Treatment

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I Know I Need Help—Is Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation Right for Me?

/ By / Addiction Treatment, Outpatient Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse

What is Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation? Outpatient drug rehabilitation consists of addiction therapy provided in a setting where patients either return home or to a sober living residence when their treatment day is over. Professional addiction treatment is defined by levels of care. They most often provide support for people who’ve completed a more extensive program […]

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10 Effects of Drug Abuse: From Relationships to Health

/ By / Addiction Treatment, Relationship Resources, Substance Abuse

Learning About 10 Effects of Drug Abuse Addiction has a way of enticing us into its arms. People become addicted for a myriad of reasons, but they all begin with a desire to change the way we feel. Whether we are trying to escape boredom, fear or pain, the drug promises a momentary respite from

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Always Looking Outward Left a Mess Inside

/ By / Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Mental Health Treatment

Residential treatment for a substance use disorder is a scary step initially. The thought of spending your days in some sort of hospital meant to “clean” you up might seem too much. However, much of the staff at Brazos Valley isn’t just a doctor, nurse or clinician. Instead, these are folks with their own recovery

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How to Understand Trauma

/ By / Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, PTSD treatment, Social Media

The internet has become an almost inseparable part of social life and communication for most of us. Social media has evolved from simple personal profiles and instant messaging to a source of news, education and entertainment. It connects us to people we know and to total strangers in exciting new ways. It empowers interactions that

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Help Your Addiction Therapy with 3 Helpful Books

/ By / Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment

The connection between trauma and addiction has always been present, even if we have not always been aware of it. An encouraging trend towards trauma-informed care in the addiction therapy world is helping to shed more light upon the relationship. Trauma is such a profoundly personal phenomenon. It often takes years for people to become

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Understanding Mental Health and Substance Use

/ By / Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health Treatment

You are bound to encounter the term dual diagnosis when learning about addiction treatment. But why is there so much emphasis on treating mental health and substance use disorders together? We know drugs and mental health problems frequently coincide. Research has shown at least 64% of addicted people are also living with a co-occurring mental

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Choosing a Substance Use Treatment Center

/ By / Addiction Treatment, Substance Use Disorder

The decision to enter a substance use treatment center is a pivotal moment in anyone’s life.   Choosing the right substance use treatment center can feel like a big responsibility. We want to do our best for ourselves or our loved one, but the search can feel overwhelming. Let us help you make sense of

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3 Benefits of Traveling to an Out-of-State Rehab

/ By / Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Choosing the right place to go for substance use treatment can be tricky. Limiting yourself only to facilities within a short drive from home can substantially narrow your options. If you’re looking for treatment for a loved one, it may be tempting to avoid out-of-state rehab. Don’t forget that the most important thing is that

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Out-of-State Rehab: 3 Ways to Show Support

/ By / Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Family Therapy

Support is Critical to Your Loved One in Out-of-State Rehab When someone we love goes to treatment, a combination of emotions often washes over us. There is undoubtedly relief in seeing them getting help in an out-of-state rehab. But we’ll also miss our loved one and hope for their success. Watching someone you care about

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