Every person battling substance abuse enters recovery with a unique set of needs. For many, gender-specific rehab programs allow participants to feel increased safety and security in the healing process, allowing them to make faster and more significant strides towards permanent recovery. Women’s rehab may hold the key for you to confront certain difficulties in…
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Therapy is one of the most crucial components of a treatment program for mental health and addiction. There are various addiction treatment therapies, so your treatment plan should contain a customized regimen based on your personal needs. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is one type of psychotherapy often used in treatment centers as it can benefit…
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The rate of excessive drinking in the state of Massachusetts is slightly higher than the national average. With alcohol being one of the top causes of preventable death, finding alcohol detox in Massachusetts is crucial for the health and safety of its residents. How do you know if you need the help of an alcohol…
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Residential addiction treatment is not always possible or necessary to recover from substance use disorder (SUD). Just as each person’s addiction is different, their recovery experience will also differ. A partial hospitalization program or PHP addiction treatment may be the best fit for those who require a higher level of support but cannot commit to…
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When you are ready to get treatment for a substance use disorder, you want to pick the best treatment program for your needs. A men’s rehab program may provide the optimal recovery experience for many men since gender-specific treatment offers benefits not afforded in a mixed-gender program. If you are ready for lifelong recovery, find…
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Whatever the addiction, the first step in recovery is ridding the body of all remnants of the addictive substance. That is the only part of addiction treatment that always has to happen at a certain time. Why? Because allowing the body to remember how to function without drugs or alcohol, though it does not stop…
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Addiction does not emerge fully formed one day in a person’s life. There are many underlying influences and risk factors that play a role in the development of an addiction. Early family dynamics often set the stage for later addictions, and current family interactions can perpetuate or exacerbate the problem. They can also be a…
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The abuse of heroin, an opiate derived from the poppy plant, continues to be prevalent in the U.S., in spite of the fact that many synthetic opioids like fentanyl and oxycodone have appeared on the scene over the last 40 years. Heroin abuse has, in fact, doubled among younger Americans in the last decade. Every…
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You’re ready to start your recovery journey. You know rehab is right for you. You even know that outpatient treatment is a great option. But you can’t figure out how you can keep up with your work and family commitments while doing outpatient rehab during daytime hours. However, there is a solution for you: evening…
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If you are considering seeking treatment for addiction or co-occurring disorders, one of the treatments you may experience is cognitive-behavioral therapy. This behavioral therapy for addiction can help you to fight through old habits so that you can better cope with healthful changes. The experienced professionals at Clearhaven Recovery offer cognitive-behavioral therapy in our Massachusetts…
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