Addiction is a mental health disease that is very difficult to treat. Mental health issues like addiction affect each person in several unique ways. As a result, it’s impossible to treat with a one-size-fits-all form of treatment. Addiction patients can better understand their mental health issues through an effective cognitive-behavioral therapy program. This program is beneficial in treating all forms of addiction and mental health issues because it helps patients understand how their negative thinking and behavior are perpetuating their problems.
At Arkview Recovery Center in Harrisburg, PA, we incorporate cognitive-behavioral therapy as part of our well-rounded addiction and mental health treatment program. Furthermore, our team will work with you to form an effective treatment program based on your individual needs.
Get more information about our cognitive-behavioral therapy program and how it can help your mental health issues. Call 717.744.0756 today to speak with one of our caring support staff.
How Addiction Changes Your Behavior
When you consume drugs or alcohol, your body’s natural dopamine production shuts down. It floods your body with chemicals that bind with dopamine receptors and give you a euphoric feeling that can last from 30-60 minutes or longer, depending on the substance and the amount taken. With occasional use, your body has time to purge itself of the chemicals and begin producing dopamine on its own again.
Low levels of dopamine are known to cause:
- Fatigue
- Mood changes
- Depression
- Schizophrenia
- psychosis
Addiction and mental health issues like depression often coincide, making it difficult to treat effectively. CBT helps patients recognize their negative thinking and teaches them how to change their thought patterns into positive, healthy thoughts. Once patients learn to recognize their destructive behavior for what it is, they can begin the road to recovery and lead a much happier life.
Understanding Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a proven method for treating mental health issues such as addiction, depression, eating disorders, and more. CBT is shown to improve a patients’ quality of life significantly. Also, it is proven to be more effective than more traditional forms of therapy. CBT in an addiction or mental health treatment program can help patients understand how their negative thinking drives their behavior.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy can help you recognize negative thinking and how it affects your behavior without even knowing it. CBT will help you face unresolved fears from past or recent trauma or relationships with family. Through individual and group therapy, you will practice coping skills and gain more confidence in your abilities.
Additional benefits of cognitive-behavioral therapy include the following:
- It can give patients new hope
- Improves self-esteem
- Helps patients relax
- Enables patients to develop healthier thought processes
Mental health issues have a way of twisting your mind into thinking that these negative thoughts and behaviors are necessary for survival. Arkview Recovery Center for cognitive-behavioral therapy can help. With it, you replace negative thinking with positive ones that promote sobriety, a healthy lifestyle, and a positive outlook on life.
Let Arkview Recovery Center Help With Your Addiction Recovery With Our Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Program
At Arkview Recovery Center, we are here to help those who are ready to make a significant change in their lives. Moreover, our goal is to help you achieve genuine, long-lasting recovery. We do this through a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, family counseling, and mental health treatment programs. Upon first arriving at Arkview, our team will evaluate your condition and recommend the best program for your individual needs. These may include:
- Pharmacotherapy
- Detox program
- Residential treatment program
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction or mental health issues, call Arkview Recovery Center today at 717.744.0756 to learn how our cognitive-behavioral therapy program can help you with addiction or other mental health issues.
Kyle is Lead Therapist at Arkview Recovery Center. He holds a Master of Social Work degree from Temple University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He has years of experience working directly with individuals who suffer from addiction and mental health disorders. Being in long term recovery himself, Kyle is very passionate about the recovery process. He is heavily involved in the local recovery community in which he enjoys his commitments to service and giving back. His specialty is in group therapy and developing clinical staff. Kyle brings to Arkview a holistic approach to recovery, specializing in mindfulness, reality therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
