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What Is Considered a Breakthrough in Therapy?

What Are Therapy Breakthroughs Built On?
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Why Do Men Find it Hard to Go to Therapy?

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Why Choose Therapy Over Self-Treatment?

Therapy vs. Self-Treatment
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Understanding Opiate Replacement Therapy

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Opioids are often found in the form of prescription medications for pain relief; however, some illegal opioids include heroin and fentanyl. This class of drugs can be highly addictive, and withdrawals can be intensely uncomfortable if undergone without assistance. Withdrawal symptoms can be a significant barrier to full recovery from addiction, but medications can often […]

Why Therapy Is Necessary for Recovery

When you choose to recover from addiction, you are choosing support that can manifest differently depending on your needs. One of the most essential parts of recovery is therapy, both individual and group. Unfortunately, the stigma surrounding therapy causes individuals to resist participation. Keeping an open mind as you try to understand the necessity of […]

What Questions Should You Ask Your Therapist During Your First Session?

With the lengthy lockdown, loss of jobs, or learning how to work at home with the kids, anxiety and depression have seen a considerable surge due to the pandemic. If you have never seen a therapist before but are seeking treatment for the first time, you may not know what to expect or what to […]

How to Be Proactive in Maintaining Your Mental Health

Mental health is a complex part of you that must be nurtured every day to ensure you are healthy. It can be easy to ignore mental health when life’s other responsibilities continue building up. However, you cannot expect to maintain your priorities and keep stress at bay if you do not play an active role […]

How Do You Gauge Progress in Therapy?

In the best of situations, going into treatment means establishing a great rapport with your therapist about your mental health issues and finding solutions. After a while, your therapist may tell you that you can reduce your sessions or only call when needed. Rather than feeling rejected, this is a sign of progress. While these […]

What to Do When You Are Losing Hope

What to Do When You Are Losing Hope

Active addiction can leave you feeling drained, depressed, and even hopeless. Recovery has ups and downs that can also lead to emotional strain and feelings of hopelessness. While these feelings can be overwhelming, it is essential to remember that you are never a lost cause or unable to heal. When you feel hopeless, it merely […]