Many people in recovery find relief throughdrug treatment, the 12 steps, and other forms of therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is one type of therapy people may find helpful. This therapy is often practiced alongside mindfulness techniques to help people change their thinking and reactions. It is beneficial with triggers and helping an addicted [...]
After years of unfunded recommendations, the federal government will soon add critical funding to the war on drug addiction. The Biden administration is getting ready to commit billions of dollars to help fight the addiction epidemic. Federal Funding is Needed ASAP This week, the CDC released a stark report showing that the United States has [...]
The Biden administration has announced they will be lifting restrictions on the popular Medication-Assisted treatment drug buprenorphine. The move will give more doctors access to the life-changing drug that has helped thousands of addicted people stop using opioids. Before this action, buprenorphine administration had many restrictions on it. It is considered to be the “golden [...]
For years, researchers have sought to help people addicted to meth. One of the biggest reasons that people addicted to methamphetamine relapse is the intense withdrawal effects. Unlike people who become dependent on opioids, there aren't any drugs specifically approved to treat meth withdrawal symptoms. Understanding Medication-Assisted Treatment Medication-Assisted Treatment helps people addicted to a [...]
Experiential therapy is a technique used in mental health and addiction treatment to help clients recreate and process emotional situations. While many people don’t enjoy group therapy or feel anxiety about becoming emotional, doing another task while processing these feelings can empowering. What Does Experiential Therapy Mean? The term Experiential Therapy is used to describe [...]
