Enabling and Codependency: Influencing Relapse
Our program is committed to addressing the complex needs of individuals who find themselves caught in the cycle of relapse. Through this work, we’ve identified a critical factor that often influences the success or setback of a patient’s recovery journey: the role of family dynamics, specifically enabling and codependency.
The Chronic Relapser: Characteristics and Warning Signs
One of the most challenging scenarios we encounter is the “chronic relapser.” These are individuals who, despite repeated attempts at recovery, find themselves caught in a cycle of relapse. Understanding the characteristics and warning signs of chronic relapsers is crucial for developing more effective strategies to support their path to sustained recovery.
Breaking the Cycle: Insights into Borderline Personality Disorder and Addiction
When viewing Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) through the lens of chronic addiction, its implications become even more profound. Many people simply do not understand what BPD is, how it affects the individual, and why. Here, we take the time to address some common misunderstandings about the disorder and how it relates to chronic relapse.
Navigating a Path through Prescription Drug Abuse
As COO of a treatment center, I’ve experienced the complex issue of prescription drug abuse firsthand. This crisis has influenced my career, motivating me to create effective strategies for fighting this epidemic. Here, I share valuable insights into long-term recovery and relapse prevention.
Understanding the Link Between Opioid Use and Mental Health Disorders
Mental health, often misunderstood or overlooked, shapes every facet of our lives. It encompasses our emotional, mental, and social health, affecting our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Opioid use disorder, on the other hand, is a medical condition marked by a troubling cycle of opioid consumption that leads to significant impairment and distress. This issue has […]
10 Early Signs of Addiction Relapse
Addiction relapse is a common occurrence among individuals who have struggled with addiction. It can be a challenging and overwhelming experience for both the individual and their loved ones. The impact of addiction relapse can be devastating, leading to a complete breakdown of relationships, loss of employment, and even death. However, recognizing the early signs […]
Comprehensive Assessment of Co-Occurring Disorders: A Deeper Dive into Dual Diagnosis
The prevalence of co-occurring disorders, also referred to as dual diagnosis, are more common than one might expect. Simultaneously grappling with both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder can be exceptionally challenging, but an appropriate and comprehensive assessment can serve as the pivotal first step toward effective treatment and eventual recovery. In […]
6 Ways Addiction Changes Your Personality
Addiction can affect your life in many ways. It can damage your health, your relationships, your career, and your finances. Perhaps the biggest impact is on your brain. Prolonged substance use changes your balance of neurotransmitters and can even change the structure of your brain. These changes affect your mood, your ability to think, and […]
5 Long-Term Effects of Benzodiazepine Abuse
Benzodiazepines are sedatives that are often prescribed for anxiety and insomnia. They’re often effective in the short term. These medications can help you relax, reduce the number of overwhelming thoughts so that you can get through the day, improve sleep issues and soothe your nerves when you feel panicky. But dependence on benzodiazepines is an […]
6 Benefits of EMDR Therapy for Addiction Treatment
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, also known as EMDR therapy, is a powerful method for treating trauma. It involves activating sensory inputs on the right and left side of the body while the patient recalls a traumatic memory. The sensory activity might include buzzing a paddle that the patient holds in each hand or […]
