by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Mar 16, 2021 | Treatment
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a powerful tool in fighting addiction. It’s a form of psychotherapy, also referred to as “talk therapy.” It can be used to address the underlying causes of not just substance use disorder, but it can be used in mental health...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Mar 16, 2021 | Treatment
SMART Recovery stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training. Their goal is to help people rehabilitate from many kinds of addictions, including drugs, alcohol, gambling, food, and more. They, like 12 steps, offer peer support, but unlike 12 steps, they take a more...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Mar 16, 2021 | Treatment
Twelve-step programs are groups or organizations that meet to offer mutual support to their members as they recover from substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, or various compulsions. They have their roots in Alcoholics Anonymous, a fellowship organization...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Mar 16, 2021 | Treatment
When a person has a dual diagnosis, that means they have both a mental disorder and a substance use disorder. Also referred to as co-occurring disorders, they’re far from rare, and outcomes tend to be better if they are treated together. Dual Diagnosis Defined A...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Mar 16, 2021 | Treatment
Addiction is complex, with many causes, and each person is affected differently. When it comes to rehab for drug and alcohol use disorders, each case is unique, and a one-size-fits-all approach rarely does work for one and all. Consideration of a person’s particular...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | Mar 16, 2021 | Treatment
Detoxification is the first major step of substance use disorder treatment. Also known as withdrawal management, the goal is to manage the emotional and physical pains that follow once a person stops using drugs or alcohol. The degree of dependence, the substance in...
