How Drug Addiction Can Start
The question of how drug addiction starts is a complicated one. Substance abuse can start in many unlikely places. Substance abuse can begin as a coping mechanism for stressors during the teen years, or to compensate for an undiagnosed mental health issue. Addiction can start with one pain prescription after an accident or an illness. […]
How We Facilitate a Group Therapy Session
If you haven’t been to group therapy, it can sound like a daunting experience to take part in. However, group therapy is a vital component of maintaining sobriety as it allows you to learn about the phases of recovery from people who have the experience to guide you through your own process. Clearhaven Recovery’s group […]
Is It Ever Too Late for Detox?
The word ‘detox’ is used in marketing for everything from tea to toothpaste these days, and it can be difficult to know what it means in the field of addiction. The detox process is when a person spends a set period of time to rid their body of unhealthy or toxic substances. Drug addiction detox […]
How Behavior Therapy Helps Addiction
Drug and alcohol addiction therapy is a helpful tool for those who are newly in recovery and for those who have sustained recovery for years. Behavior therapy is one approach to therapy that can be useful for those who struggle with addiction. It specifically addresses the behaviors people can learn to prevent the recurrence of […]
Dangers of Binge Drinking in College
Binge drinking is unsafe no matter how old you are. For college students, drinking too much can seem like a rite of passage. Parties and peer pressure can create an environment where college students feel like they need to drink excessively to enjoy themselves. However, binge drinking, which is defined as five or more drinks […]
How Families Affect Addiction
What role does the family play in addiction? Families can be a source of support for those who are working to overcome substance use issues, but they can also enable destructive behaviors. Some individuals are more likely to struggle with addiction as a result of a family history of substance use disorders. Conflict is common […]
Do Men and Women Detox Differently?
Detox is a process in which the body naturally removes substances like drugs and alcohol from the body and begins the process of healing. The actual process of detoxing takes time. The length of time and the way a person feels during the process depend on the type of drugs used and factors such as […]
Why PHPs Are Beneficial During COVID-19
For many individuals who are working to overcome addiction, partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) are effective choices for the early stages of treatment. These outpatient programs offer flexibility while also providing daily support and accountability. Individuals who take part in these programs develop the tools they need to maintain sobriety long-term. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
What Drugs Lead to Cocaine Addiction
Cocaine works to stimulate the brain and body, causing feelings of a “rush” during use. Other drugs can also produce this feeling, which may contribute to their use before, after, or during cocaine addiction. Finding treatment for cocaine addiction or reliance on other stimulants begins with learning as much about the problem as possible and […]
The Different Types of Behavioral Therapy
Stopping an addiction does not happen overnight. In fact, for many people, the process can take weeks or months because the mind needs to readapt to sobriety. Behavioral therapy is one form of treatment many recovery centers use to help participants establish new habits and avoid relapse. Anyone who has tried to change a habit […]
