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Equine-assisted therapy is a powerful supplementary treatment during rehab. Horses can play an important role in providing emotional support and helping people overcome certain challenges throughout the recovery process.1 If you are struggling with addiction and are wondering, “What is equine therapy?” keep reading to learn how equine assisted therapy can help you during your […]

Addiction therapy is an excellent way to combat an alcohol or substance misuse problem. When you talk to a licensed therapist about your issues, they may be able to recommend ways to alter your behavior and reduce the things triggering your substance use. Choosing a therapist might be daunting, but you can use the following […]

What Are Dissociative Disorders? Dissociative disorders are characterized by an involuntary escape from reality characterized by a disconnection between thoughts, identity, consciousness, and memory.2 Dissociation, in itself, is a common phenomenon. Research indicates that as many as 75% of individuals have experienced at least one episode of dissociation/derealization at some point in their lives. For […]

Music is a very important aspect of the daily lives of most people. People use music as a form of entertainment, relaxation, distraction, and as an accompaniment to enhance their lives. In addition, many people use music as a means of motivating themselves to reach goals or perform daily activities. But beyond its everyday uses, […]

Research shows that exposure to natural environments can improve attention, decrease stress, boost mood, and reduce the risk of psychiatric disorders. These positive effects are attributed to various factors, including the calming presence of green spaces and physical activity opportunities.1 This article will explore how outdoor activities in natural environments can help patients with addiction […]

Addiction is a chronic brain disease characterized by compulsive substance use despite the negative consequences. However, like other chronic diseases, with proper treatment it can be effectively managed.1 If you or a loved one struggles with addiction, biofeedback or neurofeedback therapy, used in combination with other therapies and medication, may be useful as an adjunctive […]

What is Experiential Therapy? Experiential therapy refers to a number of different types of therapy designed to focus on actual involvement with different types of experiences, including emotional processing, interactions with others, creativity, and reflections of events that go beyond traditional “talk therapy.” Essentially, these therapies help to make a person more aware of their […]

Addiction is considered a chronic disease with a relapse rate of around 40%-60%, similar to other chronic conditions.2 Aftercare services and support groups can help to promote sustained abstinence, which has been proven to decrease relapse rates. Studies indicate that individuals who remain abstinent from drugs and alcohol for five or more years relapse less […]

How Support Groups Support Long Term Addiction Recovery Peer-based support for addiction recovery can play an important role in helping people with substance use disorders achieve and maintain sobriety. These groups provide peer-led (nonprofessional), nonclinical forms of support that focus on socially-supportive communication and exchange of addiction and recovery experience and skills to help each […]