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Can Outpatient Programs Treat Co-Occurring Disorders and Addiction?
It's not uncommon for people struggling with addiction to also struggle with other mental health conditions. These are referred to as co-occurring disorders and, more often than not, most people with an addiction also struggle with them. Outpatient treatment programs...
How to Support a Loved One in Treatment at West Coast Recovery Centers
Family members often feel uncertain of how best to support loved ones in treatment for substance use disorder (SUD). The support of family and friends motivates long-term sobriety for many individuals. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services...
What Are Your Reasons for Recovery?
People seek addiction treatment and recovery for all sorts of reasons. This sometimes includes self-improvement, improving one's health and well-being, and saving one's life. Whatever your reasons are for recovery, these reasons can help motivate us to continue...
How Does Peer Support in Aftercare Facilitate Healing and Growth?
Humans need healthy social interactions to maintain positive mental health. Peer support in aftercare is an important part of recovery for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). According to Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment, “Peer support in substance...
What Fall Sober Activities Can You Do This Autumn?
The unfortunate thing about American culture is that we include alcohol consumption in many social and festive activities. Whether it's a summer barbecue or a holiday gathering, there always seems to be a strong presence of alcohol. For those of us in recovery, it's...
4 Tips for Maintaining Sobriety After Treatment
Long-term sobriety requires people to remain focused and willing to make lifestyle changes that support abstinence. A whole-person approach to treatment provides clients with essential support for maintaining sobriety. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse...
What Should You Know About ADHD and Substance Use?
We often speak about the connection between substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. That typically includes depression, anxiety, and other conditions caused by trauma, genetics, and other influencing factors. However, what about the connection between...
The Importance of a Structured Daily Routine in Recovery
Individuals recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) may not have much experience creating daily routines. However, the structure and familiarity of a daily routine help build confidence and reduce the risk of relapse. According to Substance Abuse: Research and...
How Are Depression and Addiction Connected?
It's not uncommon for people struggling with depression to also struggle with addiction or vice versa. Many individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) and behavioral addiction develop several co-occurring mental health conditions. These co-occurring disorders also...
The Healing Power of Somatic Experiencing in Addiction Treatment
Stress and trauma are risk factors for substance use disorder (SUD). Many individuals with a history of chronic stress and trauma develop addictive behaviors and other mental health disorders. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “Experiencing...