Those who suffer from addiction as well as those around them can be affected by its effects for an exceptionally long time. Addiction is often associated with substances like drugs and alcohol but can also refer to behaviors such as gambling or eating disorders. In whatever form it takes, addiction affects physical and mental health,…
Addiction is a mental health concern that affects roughly 20 million individuals in the United States. To help battle this epidemic, therapists use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help those suffering from addiction and mental health issues. Some of the benefits of cognitive-behavioral therapy include assisting participants in understanding their addiction and the behaviors associated with…
Group therapy can be an incredibly effective tool to help individuals successfully combat their substance abuse disorders. The sense of community that can form within a cohort allows many members to feel more engaged in the healing process, allowing them to learn from others’ experiences within a safe, secure space. At Clearhaven Recovery, our program…
Addiction can be a difficult disease to treat as it is somewhat dependent on an individualized experience of substance use. However, group therapy for addiction can be one of the most potent methods to help you gain perspective on your disease. When you work with others, you have the opportunity to learn from others, help…
If you have been struggling with drug addiction, you may have heard this struggle referred to as a disease. But it can be hard to know if this is the right definition for addiction because addiction begins from an often-self-imposed cycle of substance abuse. However, these cycles occur as a treatment to other issues such…
If you haven’t been to group therapy, it can sound like a daunting experience to take part in. However, group therapy is a vital component of maintaining sobriety as it allows you to learn about the phases of recovery from people who have the experience to guide you through your own process. Clearhaven Recovery’s group…
Drug and alcohol addiction therapy is a helpful tool for those who are newly in recovery and for those who have sustained recovery for years. Behavior therapy is one approach to therapy that can be useful for those who struggle with addiction. It specifically addresses the behaviors people can learn to prevent the recurrence of…
Stopping an addiction does not happen overnight. In fact, for many people, the process can take weeks or months because the mind needs to readapt to sobriety. Behavioral therapy is one form of treatment many recovery centers use to help participants establish new habits and avoid relapse. Anyone who has tried to change a habit…