Category: Addiction Treatment

How To Involve Your Family in Your Treatment

We do not live in a vacuum, Everything we do has some type of impact on those who love us and interact with us. Addiction and mental health issues are often thought to be individual problems but they are family disorders. Your family played a role in you becoming who you are now. In turn, […]

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What Is Virtual Reality Meditation?

At Westwind Recovery®, we offer virtual reality meditation as a tool that you can use on your road to recovery. What do meditation and virtual reality have in common? Both offer a way to rid the mind of current thoughts and to help you learn more about yourself. This cutting-edge therapy can help those in [...]
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Westwind Announces New Clinical Officer

Westwind Recovery® is excited to announce that Dr. Deena Manion has been brought on as Clinical Officer. This new addition to the leadership team will help Westwind continue to grow and offer high-quality clinical care to clients. At Westwind, we’re constantly learning about new ways to help our clients recover. Dr. Manion brings years of [...]
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Small Changes You Can Make in Your Everyday Life During Recovery

For those in recovery from addiction to drugs and alcohol, returning to everyday life after treatment can be a challenge. Making this transition involves going from an inpatient treatment center where you may have had support 24/7 to a life where you might only attend meetings once or twice a week. To make this transition […]

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Transitioning From Inpatient To Outpatient Addiction Treatment

Many people associate addiction treatment with residential rehab. In this setting, clients spend thirty to ninety days living in a treatment center where they will eat, sleep, and participate in group and individual therapy. However, there are several other models of treatment. Outpatient addiction treatment is a good option for those who have completed an [...]
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5 Things You Need in a Luxury Inpatient Addiction Treatment Center

It isn’t always easy to know when you should seek out inpatient addiction treatment. Additionally, you might wonder if a luxury addiction treatment center will offer you a greater chance at success. Residential rehab may seem too intense for the type of problems you believe you are dealing with, or you may fear what going [...]
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How To Get The Most Out Of Life Skills Therapy

When a person is dealing with a mental health disorder or an addiction, they may have lost some necessary life skills. Addiction can take quite a bit from an individual, and losing the skills that are required to get and keep a job or take care of daily responsibilities can make life a challenge. An […]

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What Can Chronic Pain Managament Therapy Teach?

Chronic pain can consume your life, leaving no room for anything else. In some instances, trying to control the pain can lead to dangerous drugs that can fuel addiction. What is needed to gain control is a combination of medication management and chronic pain management therapy. There is no one approach to every kind of pain, because [...]
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What Are Different Activities in Adventure Therapy?

Treatment for substance abuse issues will look different for every individual. Someone who is struggling with alcohol addiction will require a different treatment plan than someone in treatment for opioid addiction. At Westwind Recovery®, we offer a wide range of therapies for our clients. Every individual in our care receives a personalized treatment plan that […]

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What Should You Look For in a Private Luxury One-on-One Care Facility?

For many of those who struggle with substance abuse, privacy during treatment is a high priority. There are a number of reasons why an individual might want privacy as they go through a treatment program. They might have a high-profile job and do not want their team members or members of the public knowing that […]

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