The Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obamacare,” created new regulations that make it easier to get health care coverage for mental illness and substance abuse disorders. These rights were gradually rolled out from 2008 to 2014, and now they are in full effect for those of us who need it. To meet these requirements […]
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Dialectical behavior therapy, abbreviated as DBT, is a form of therapy that focuses on acceptance strategies and problem solving. DBT is particularly useful for patients who have not had success with other treatment modalities. DBT was initially designed to help those who suffered from borderline personality disorder, but it is now used with many types
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Life after addiction is a roller coaster with many twists, turns, and hills to overcome. Addiction is a life-long health condition that you’ll have to manage once you leave rehab in a less-controlled environment. This new path requires lifestyle changes to remain sober. You can take steps to make the transition easier. Get a support
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Recovering from addiction is a multifaceted process. Lifelong recovery is about more than the initial detox; it’s about finding new ways of supporting your mental and emotional health. Addiction counseling along with 12-step support groups help you do exactly that, giving you a solid foundation for a substance-free life. Together they offer medical treatment, emotional
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Are you ready to get help yourself or a loved one? Addiction is a frightening disease that is hard to recover from on your own. Many people find that if they are addicted to a substance, it\’s too hard to quit alone. Withdrawal symptoms can be hard to cope with and often emotions run high
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The first step for treatment for someone suffering from addiction is to admit that there is a problem. Rehab is the first step towards getting clean and sober, but many addicts refuse to admit they have a problem or come up with excuses for not going to rehab. These are some of the most common
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Suboxone is a medication commonly prescribed to reduce withdrawal symptoms of opiate addiction. Suboxone works by mimicking the effects of opiates which works to eliminate cravings for the opiates. But many have second-guessed the use of Suboxone to treat opiate addiction as many questions if Suboxone itself is a substance that can become a source
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Abstaining from drugs or alcohol can be a difficult task. As if it weren\’t difficult enough, your body may be missing some key vitamins and other nutrients because of poor eating habits during your years of addiction. It\’s possible to turn that around, however. Turning it around has many benefits, not least of which is
Empathizing with a drug addict or alcoholic may seem difficult at first glance. This becomes increasingly true as the degree that substance abuse has impacted their life increases. It is important to remember that by and large, these are not bad people who have committed moral failings. Rather, they are ordinary people who are suffering
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You are struggling in the battle against your addiction. It has been a long and lonely road that you have been traveling. Your friends and your family have sat down with you and told you that you have a problem. They have tried to help you, but you\’ve pushed them away. You know that they
Seacrest Recovery Center is a licensed DCF and Joint Commission Accredited substance abuse treatment center. Our doors first opened in September of 2015, and our mission since then has to help as many people break free of addiction as possible.
