Posts Tagged ‘treatment’
Creativity, Treatment, and Recovery
People sometimes forget that there are many treatments, paths, and ways to recover successfully. We often discuss the traditional methods associated with treatment; individual and group therapy, relapse prevention, and traditional counseling focused on a client’s long-term goals during treatment and afterward in recovery. However, there are many other ways to recover from addiction and…
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How to Find Employment After Treatment
A common misconception regarding recovery is that there exists a definitive end to the recovery journey. The truth is, post-treatment recovery takes a lot of work, effort, and can last the rest of someone’s life. A lot of time and energy in post-treatment is spent trying to get back on your feet. Whether finding a…
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Tips for Transitioning From Treatment to Recovery in California
The transition from treatment to recovery is not always a smooth ride. There is no actual end of the road regarding addiction, but thankfully, real-life recovery is happening all around us. Recovery from addiction is a life-long process that takes a lot of hard work and determination. The journey will undoubtedly have its bumps, but…
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Nicotine Use and Recovery
There are many misconceptions regarding quitting nicotine products, and they are relevant whether you are in recovery or not. Nicotine habits have existed for hundreds of years, initially with users having no idea the negative effects nicotine has on the body until the 1900s. Reasons Why People Use Nicotine in Recovery Like most harmful habits,…
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The Return to Normal After COVID
Looking over the past year and a half, many of us may still be trying to process all that has gone on. With community shutdowns and individuals experiencing copious amounts of isolation, the past 18 months have been a breeding ground for increased rates of depression, anxiety, suicidal ideations, substance use, and other mental illnesses.…
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Starting Your Path to Recovery
Recovery often looks very different from one person to the next. Some programs use the 12-steps, some are spiritually focused, and others may have strict and rigid rules for treatment and recovery. At Lakehouse Recovery Center, we believe in empowering our patients to take control over their recovery. If that means focusing on the 12-steps, that’s…
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Mental Health Crisis During COVID-19
COVID-19 has had numerous effects on individuals and communities throughout the world over the past year. People have lost loved ones, experienced financial burdens, and have generally been living in fear of either falling ill themselves or of loved ones getting sick. Have we discussed enough, though, how this global pandemic has been affecting mental…
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What Is a Dual Diagnosis and How Is It Treated?
A person with a dual diagnosis has a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder. Dual diagnosis, also called co-occurring disorders or comorbidity, affects many people. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIHM) reports that at least half of all people seeking substance use disorder treatment also have a mental health diagnosis. Research from the…
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The Importance of a Trauma-Informed Approach to Treatment
Professionals who provide mental or physical care will not always know whether the person they treat has a history of trauma since many people do not share or talk about their symptoms. As a result, some people could be accidentally subjected to more trauma or re-traumatized during their treatment stay by people trying to help…
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What is Drama Therapy?
Many people often avoid therapy or seeking treatment for addiction because they associate it with boring, long, and uncomfortable sessions to help work out the underlying issues at play. However, modern addiction treatment involves a number of treatment approaches and strategies that are fun and creative ways to find healing. One such method used across…
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