by | Oct 21, 2024 | Group Therapy
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...
by | Oct 17, 2024 | Group Therapy
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...
by | Sep 27, 2024 | Group Therapy
Individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) may experience behavioral addictions before or after treatment. Understanding the signs and side effects of behavioral addictions helps people avoid maladaptive behaviors. According to The American Journal of Drug and...
by | Sep 17, 2024 | Group Therapy
Many factors lead to the development of substance use disorder (SUD) and behavioral addictions. These factors range from genetics to social influencers. However, genetics aren’t the only family-related factor that can increase a person’s susceptibility to...
by | Sep 16, 2024 | Group Therapy
People often crave a sense of normalcy and belonging. Some people with substance use disorder (SUD) and dual diagnosis think of recovery as a step toward a normal life. However, “normal” is a subjective goal, and often, people feel discouraged or stop...
by | Sep 13, 2024 | Group Therapy
Many evidence-based modalities help people recover from substance use disorder (SUD), behavioral addictions, and other mental health conditions. One of those many modalities is talk therapy, also known as psychotherapy. The terms talk therapy and psychotherapy are...
