In recent decades, more research than ever before has emerged on how our thoughts affect actions and outcomes. The way thoughts do that is by directly influencing our day-to-day actions. Thoughts, beliefs, and actions act as an engine of reality, fueled by the words we say to ourselves. If you think you are socially inept,…
Portland, Oregon is Oregon State’s most populous city, running along the interstate-5 corridor. This highway makes it easier for drug traffickers to distribute drugs in and around Portland. While many people in Portland may think that substance abuse mostly affects the homeless population, use of meth and heroin is widespread. Especially in the colder months,…
Getting in front of people to talk about your addiction can seem like an impossible experience. That’s the impression many people have of group therapy. The good news is it does not have to be like that. A group therapy program is an opportunity for people to come together to learn and support each other.…
Overcoming drug and alcohol addiction means embracing a variety of therapy types. Individual therapy is perhaps one of the most important. During individual therapy sessions, participants work with their therapists in private sessions covering a wide range of topics and working to restore health one step at a time. An individual therapy program is a…
Addiction treatment and recovery isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Several popular treatment models, such as the well-known 12-step program developed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) may not work for everyone or match a diverse set of lived experiences. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, then Footprints Beachside Recovery’s non-12-step programs can provide immediate…
The lockdowns and social distancing procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic have made it difficult for people to travel to healthcare facilities such as inpatient rehab centers to cope with their addictions. However, it increased the popularity of online rehab programs and telehealth services that have been proven to be equally effective in addiction treatment. If…
The more you learn about yourself and your addiction, the more you discover how interconnected your addictions and mental health issues are. One of the most common mental illnesses so many people struggle with is anxiety. Anxiety and addiction are often related, and for many people, they fuel each other, making each of them worse…
For many people, drug addiction accompanies other health problems. Many people feel surprised to learn they also need help for a mental health condition, such as depression, anxiety or a personality disorder. Through dual diagnosis treatment in Florida, you receive the highest quality of treatment for all of your conditions at once. Call rehabs now…
Treatment centers utilize both evidence-based and holistic treatments. With the benefits of individual counseling, group therapy, and relapse prevention planning, drug counseling centers provide you with the education and skills you need to overcome addiction. Drug addiction and substance abuse disorders affect millions of Americans every year. Since addiction doesn’t discriminate, you can develop a…
Millions of Americans suffer from addiction and substance abuse problems in the United States every year. Addiction doesn’t just impact the user. Addiction hurts your loved ones, family members and friends. Which is why many look for dual diagnosis treatment in Longview, Washington at drug counseling centers, before it’s too late. Substance abuse issues are…