3 Common Myths About Addiction Treatment
When you are ready to get help for your addiction, it might seem like an uphill battle. There are many common myths that center around addiction treatment. These myths about addiction treatment can make you question whether you should get help or are even worthy of support. Learn more about three of the most common […]
5 Benefits of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Sustainable recovery takes more than medication-assisted treatment. In fact, it requires a comprehensive approach involving a variety of therapies provided by a licensed psychotherapist. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one approach to addiction treatment that is traditionally provided to clients in a residential or outpatient treatment program. This evidence-based treatment utilizes a set of techniques that […]
5 Signs You Have Co-Occurring Disorders
Do you struggle with alcohol or drug use? Do you do so because of an underlying mental health condition? If so, you are not alone. It is very common for people with addiction to also suffer from mental health concerns. The term for when an individual struggles with both issues is co-occurring disorders. At Westwind […]
Quitting Drugs and Drinking Isn’t Just a Matter of Willpower
Many people don’t have a full understanding of addiction. They might believe, for instance, that a person lacks inner strength or willpower. People tend to believe that a person has some sort of personal flaw that is driving them to drink or use drugs again and again. People also tend to believe that a person […]
How to Help a Loved One Move on After Relapse
If your spouse, sibling, child, or parent is in recovery, you’re probably big support for them. So you will likely witness the ups and downs of their recovery. Relapse can be a difficult experience for both the recovering addict as well as the loved one supporting them. However, as a loved one concerned for your […]
Behaviors To Look for When You Suspect Drug Use In A Loved One
When a loved one begins to act funny, you may not know what’s causing it. There could be several reasons behind the unusual behavior and more of a need for a mental health treatment program. Any of these could put a strain on someone affecting their behaviors, choices, and relationships. The same is true with […]
There is More Than One Road to Recovery
Fifty or sixty years ago, when someone needed help with addiction, friends and family may have sent them to a religious-based program. And the hope was that through finding a closer relationship with God, the addiction would eventually come to an end. Although religion continues to be a common path of recovery for thousands of [...]Take Responsibility for Your Recovery from Addiction
Although it sounds simple and perhaps obvious, a person in recovery needs to take responsibility for their well-being. There might be doctors, therapists, and support groups readily available, but if you're not asking for what you need, you might miss out on the benefits of healing from addiction. Recovery from addiction isn't complicated, but it [...]What Is Partial Hospitalization for Addiction Treatment?
Are you struggling with substance abuse? Do you know someone who struggles with addiction? Whether you’re looking to help yourself or someone you know, partial hospitalization for addiction treatment may be necessary. Since drugs and alcohol take a tremendous toll on both the mind and the body, treatment is necessary to heal. Furthermore, in severe […]