Addiction is complex and affects every part of our lives. It changes the way we think about ourselves and wreaks havoc on our lives. It changes the way our brains work and can lead to serious and deadly health problems.…
Addiction makes an impact on the way a person takes care of him or herself. Addiction takes priority over all responsibilities, interferes with relationships, and lessens productivity at school and work. When a person is grappling with addiction, they often…
Addiction is isolating and using drugs or alcohol can heighten symptoms of an underlying mental health condition. Art and music therapies work well for patients who have difficulty talking about emotions, thoughts, and experiences. These integrative therapies help a person…
Addiction is complex and affects every part of a person’s life. Addiction hijacks the brain and chemically alters the release of neurotransmitters, which increases the levels of dopamine that give you pleasurable feelings. Addiction changes the way you think about…
When you know what to expect in treatment, stress and anxiety can be reduced before starting the program. Recovery is hard work and a life-changing process. Treatment prepares you for life after addiction. A variety of activities is offered in…
Addiction negatively affects many aspects of a person’s life. When a person has an addiction, his or her mental and physical health is compromised. Addiction takes over the way the brain functions, controls a person’s behavior, mood, relationships, work, and…
Integrative therapies, such as art and music therapy, are therapeutic for healing in treatment for addiction. These therapies are incorporated into treatment programs as therapeutic tools for healing and as a means to make a client more comfortable when entering…
Addiction is harmful to your physical, mental, and emotional health. It destroys relationships with family and friends. Taking the first step toward sobriety can be very difficult, especially when you do not know what to expect. Holistic treatment that focuses…
Music is therapeutic and can alter or influence moods and emotions. People use music as a way to cope with stress, sadness, fear, or just for fun. Music is used as a healthy activity to recover in treatment and generates…
Addiction affects all areas of a person’s life. Drug and alcohol abuse is harmful to physical and mental health. Most addictions stem from underlying mental health problems. Addiction destroys relationships with loved ones and interferes with daily responsibilities. It leads…
