Tag Archives: Treatment

What Is it Like to Hear Voices When You Have Schizophrenia?

Hearing voices is a common symptom of schizophrenia. Many people struggling with schizophrenia have this symptom which involves voices arguing with you or threatening you. Because auditory hallucinations grow stronger over time, it is essential to seek treatment to learn how to control them as soon as possible. Types of Voices For some people with […]

A Day in the Life at Alta Loma

For individuals struggling with addiction who are thinking of going into treatment, the unknown can be terrifying. You may not know what to expect, adding to your fears surrounding recovery. At Alta Loma Transformational Services, we want to be transparent with current and potential residents. For these reasons, we want to offer you a glimpse […]

Seeking Treatment for Crack Cocaine Addiction

Cocaine is a powerfully addictive substance that can make recovery extremely challenging. Those that struggle with addiction to crack cocaine can feel hopeless, as if they will never recover. However, professional treatment restores hope for many by aiding the recovery process and helping breathe new life into those that have lost hope. By learning about […]

Why Addiction Has No Cure, But Treatment is Worth It

A common belief regarding addiction recovery is that the person will be cured after treatment and not have to worry about addiction in their future. However, this is not the case. Addiction is a chronic disease, meaning it can be treated but not cured. It can be disheartening to learn that at first, but it […]

Learning How to Make Decisions in Recovery

Recovery is an opportunity to start over and make your life what you always dreamed it would be. However, you may be skeptical while navigating this process because you don’t trust yourself. After all, how can you trust your gut when it led you down the path of addiction? Learning how to make the right […]

The Beneficial Role of Art Therapy in Addiction Recovery

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When it comes to addiction treatment, many people often think of medications, various forms of therapy, group meetings, etc. What doesn’t come to mind immediately is different forms of experiential therapies, such as art therapy. Art therapy has been used for people of all ages, genders, backgrounds, and more to help treat mental health and […]

Benefits of Team Sports for Addiction Recovery

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For individuals who enjoy exercise, sports, and working with others to accomplish a common goal, team sports are an excellent option to bolster their recovery. You don’t have to be good at sports to reap the benefits; you just need to have a positive attitude and willingness to engage with your team. From there, you […]

Which is Worse — Binge Drinking or Daily Drinking?

Binge drinking is a dangerous habit, and the CDC says binge drinking is “the most common, costly, deadly pattern of excessive alcohol use in the U.S.” Daily drinking is also just as dangerous because if you have one drink a day, it can still bring about harm to your body that can build up over time […]