Addiction recovery starts with your firm intent to stop substance use permanently. As you take the necessary steps, your resolve can fluctuate. Yet, steady motivation will keep you on track. Moreover, your commitment will help you create an enjoyable life. Here’s how to sustain your drive to be free of addiction for good. 1. Focus…
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid that can be prescribed by a doctor but is often obtained illegally. This drug is a potent synthetic opioid that can be prescribed by a doctor but is often obtained illegally. In 2021, more than 67,000 people died as a result of an opioid overdose. This drug is around…
Every aspect of an addict’s life can affect their recovery, so it’s essential to take a holistic approach when administering therapies to addiction patients. A person’s diet significantly impacts their mood, physical sensations, and overall well-being. With that in mind, addiction professionals must make a point to emphasize the importance of good nutrition to their…
Art and music therapy offer remarkable avenues for self-expression, healing, and personal growth. Through the powerful mediums of art and music, these therapeutic practices enable individuals to tap into their emotions, release stress, and cultivate a sense of well-being. Art therapy utilizes visual art forms like painting, drawing, and sculpting to facilitate self-discovery, while music…
Detoxification is both physically and mentally challenging. However, it is also rewarding for people who complete it. Detox is the first step toward sobriety and is the start of the addiction treatment process. After completing this treatment, there is ongoing therapy. Using several evidence-based approaches, therapists teach you how to live without substances and achieve…
At Cypress Lake Recovery, we understand that you want to heal from your substance use disorder and move forward to live a sober and productive life. Part of the process of healing involves making a recovery plan. This plan is critically important because it can help you manage the challenges of creating a life after…
If you are trying to manage or overcome a dependency on drugs or alcohol, enrolling in a residential treatment program may be in your best interest. Residential programs allow you to begin or restart your recovery process in a controlled and safe environment. You will typically be able to spend time with your spouse, parents,…
Treatment for alcohol or substance abuse traditionally considers the physical and psychological struggles associated with breaking the bonds of addiction. But a holistic approach to addiction and recovery strengthens the mind-body-spirit connection to address the whole person’s needs while seeking a healthy life free from addiction. Since addiction impacts the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects…
Is There a Difference Between Therapy and Counseling? When overcoming an addiction, you may discuss your challenges with a licensed mental health professional during counseling or therapy sessions. These mental health treatments can help you understand yourself, build your resilience, and relieve mental and emotional distress. Both counselors and therapists use clinical techniques that…
Recovering from addiction can be a long, complex process. Without proper support in recovery, an addict is more likely to engage in self-destructive behaviors. However, families and addiction patients often have very corrosive dynamics, which can significantly affect an addict’s recovery. You don’t want your loved one to relapse, so take a look at this…
Mental health continues to be a crucial topic worldwide. A significant reason behind this is many people are unable to cope with pressures from all walks of life. Evidence-based statistics reveal that many lives are changing for the worst due to underlying mental conditions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than…
Addiction is a serious condition that affects millions of Americans, directly and indirectly, every year. That makes finding the best addiction treatment options crucial for the recovery process. Of course, addiction isn’t one thing. Alcohol addiction isn’t the same as an opioid addiction. Those differences complicate choosing the best addiction treatment centers for you or…
Substance abuse can begin in many ways. Often, it is a coping mechanism for negative emotions. But when used habitually, even mild forms of substance abuse can become an addiction. When this happens, the resulting dependence on drugs or alcohol is often severe, even life-threatening. In substance abuse treatment and psychology, we refer to…
Sometimes, an event or a period in a person’s life can be so harmful to their psyche that it causes long-term behavioral and emotional problems. These issues result from trauma, and they don’t go away on their own. You don’t want your loved one to suffer, so check out this guide on trauma-reactive behaviors to…
Navigating social gatherings can be a challenge when living sober, particularly during the early stages of your recovery. This is when you are rewiring your brain in numerous ways, including as it relates to its reward centers, and creating a better you. These sobriety tips will help you do that in a way that allows…
Support systems are essential in all areas of our lives. As many of us feel that we can succeed on our own, the truth is that, in nearly all cases, we need help, especially for those recovering from drug addiction. That is because so much good comes from having a solid support system to help…
Ideally, your childhood would have been a time full of joy and wonder. However, for some, it is full of physical, emotional or other types of abuse that can cause problems that last well into adulthood. Childhood trauma may increase the risk of mental illness and the risk of engaging in risky behaviors such as…
We often hear warnings about the dangers of drinking alcohol, but it‘s also important to be aware of the harm that can come from mixing alcohol with drugs. Alcohol and drugs can have serious and dangerous interactions when used together. In this blog post, we‘ll look at some of the risks associated with combining alcohol…