Group therapy can be an intimidating prospect for some people. The thought of sharing their struggles with others can feel terrifying to them and keep them from getting readily available to help. A recovery support group in Pennsylvania can help men and women struggling with substance use disorders or other mental health issues. A group…
It is very common for men and women struggling with addiction to have co-occurring mental health illnesses such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, or bipolar disorder. A dual diagnosis treatment center offers help to nearly one out of eight patients with addiction who also have a mental health illness fueling their addiction. Dual diagnosis…
Understanding addiction and how mental illnesses affect an individual is a complicated process. Many times, the underlying issue of a patient’s mental health issues is often obscured by other problems like addiction. Therefore, a cognitive-behavioral therapy program helps patients understand their feelings and emotions and what is causing them so they can begin their recovery.…
The holidays can be difficult if you are struggling with an addiction to alcohol. From an early age, we associate alcohol with celebrating. As a result, Christmas and New Year’s see the highest alcohol sales of the year. Are the holidays difficult for you? Do you want to stop drinking? If so, it may be…
The holidays are a time for families to gather and celebrate with good food and plenty of alcohol. Consequently, it becomes harder to have a sober holiday. Many people struggle with addiction every holiday season. Fortunately, a substance abuse treatment program including alcohol addiction treatment can give you the extra help you need to make…
Seasonal depression affects 10% of adults every year, leading many people to ask, is seasonal depression genetic? If you always feel depressed during the winter, a depression treatment center can help you with those feelings and give you healthy coping skills to maintain your smile throughout the long winter months. At Arkview Recovery Center, our…
Addiction is a devastating mental health illness that affects more than the people abusing drugs or alcohol. It affects everyone around them and can lead to fracturing relationships that may never mend. A dual diagnosis treatment program can help with the physical and mental aspects of addiction for everyone involved. There are plenty of dual…
Your family is an essential part of your life, for better and for worse. Family relationships are sometimes the cause of addiction for some family members where their home life is not a place for healthy growth and development. Your family can also be loving and supportive of your addiction recovery. Your loved ones are…
Many patients who begin a detox or inpatient treatment program are unaware of the damage they have done to themselves and those around them. Rebuilding relationships cannot begin until you have a clear perspective and see how your addiction hurts your family and friends. That is why family therapy is an essential element to any…
Like many people from all walks of life, you may be wondering how to end a codependent relationship. This is the term for a relationship based on an unhealthy bond of reliance between you and someone else. You can take steps to break this bond on your own. However, you may find it much easier…