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How is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Beneficial in Treatment?

The Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Addiction Treatment

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a form of psychotherapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps addiction specialists implement strategies for improving treatment response. This type of therapy uses incentives to provide positive reinforcement. For example, an individual will receive some type of reward…

Relapse Prevention: Understanding and Avoiding Triggers

How to Prevent Relapse by Avoiding Triggers

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

Addiction interferes with the way the brain functions to control vital organs. Addiction changes all aspects of a person’s life including relationships and responsibilities and can lead to severe mental and physical health complications or early death. The euphoric effects…

Why Your Loved One Might be Reluctant to Seek Treatment

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

Addiction puts a person at risk for life-threatening health complications. Substance use disorders and addiction cause brain damage, liver failure, nerve damage, heart attack, overdose, and early death. Mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, or paranoia develop from substance…

How to Approach a Friend about Their Addiction

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

If you are concerned about a friend’s addiction, you might find it difficult to approach them about the issue. When you are concerned about a loved one’s addiction, that person may not think they have a problem. It can be…

The Danger of Alcohol-Induced Blackouts

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

Blackouts were once associated with alcoholism but can happen when a person drinks a lot of alcohol too fast. Blackouts cause long-term damage. High levels of alcohol impair the part of the brain that forms new memories. A blackout is…

Why is Self-Care so Important in Recovery?

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

Treatment for drug and alcohol addiction is hard work. A person needs to change his or her lifestyle and mindset for their recovery. They must be determined throughout the process and maintain a positive attitude to have a successful response.…

4 Hobbies to Pick Up to Help with Sobriety

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

Staying sober can be a difficult task no matter what addiction you’re dealing with. When it comes to rehab and addiction treatment, there are many holistic approaches and practices to help you recover from an addiction. That being said, there…

Useful Strategies to Stay Sober After Treatment

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

After treatment, you need to make adjustments and lifestyle changes for recovery. There will be many challenges that put you at high risk for relapse. Plan a strategy in advance to avoid difficult situations that may tempt you to use.…

Learning Life Skills in Treatment

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

Addiction affects all aspects of a person’s life, especially daily responsibilities. An individual suffering with addiction becomes less productive at work or school, relationships with loved ones are broken, and savings are spent on drugs or alcohol. Learning life skills…

Helping Impaired Professionals in the Law Industry

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

There are many industries in the working field that are demanding and stressful. Attorneys constantly deal with pressure and stress due to cases they have. The law industry can be very daunting to many, but also very rewarding. Impaired professionals…

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