Treatment

Reflections on National Recovery Month— and Why Celebrating Recovery Matters

When a grassroots initiative grows into something with a spirit and momentum of its own, one begins to suspect that this movement might have an ...

By: Beth Burgess

10.12.15

What Is My First Action When Seeking Treatment?

People who decide to get professional help for addiction have made an important step in the recovery process. But, deciding to find addiction treatment is ...

9.21.15

Positive Thinking in Rehab

Going through addiction rehabilitation can be a challenging experience if the person doesn’t know what to expect. The person may have been dealing with substance ...

9.1.15

Why Does Withdrawal Make You Sick?

Drugs affect the way the body functions. Whenever someone uses drugs, she changes her brain and bodily systems. While some of these changes are minor, ...

7.27.15

The Potential Role of Video Games to Treat Addiction (Video Interview)

Jane McGonigal, author of the New York Times best selling book “Reality Is Broken,” discusses the ...

4.23.15

Six Important Tips When Seeking Rehab for Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is a serious problem for many people. A person with a drug addiction may feel like his life is spiraling out of control ...

10.29.14

Treatment for Process Addictions and Compulsive Behaviors

People develop process addictions when they become addicted to the feelings of performing a certain action. When people have process addictions, they often have fears ...

8.4.14

The Development of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Over the last few decades, several psychological therapies have formed. Perhaps the most well-known of these therapy types is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which is ...

7.23.14

Four Tips for Shopping for Drug Rehab Insurance

When a person is struggling with a drug addiction and wants to get professional help, they may seek out treatment at a drug rehabilitation program.

7.22.14

Are There Homeopathic Treatments for ADHD?

Many people struggle with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a mental condition that makes it difficult for a person to stay focused on a task ...

7.15.14