Tuesday, May 26th, 2020
Why Is Alcohol Addictive?
Alcohol depresses the central nervous system which can result in a calming effect. This can explain why people stop at their local pub for a drink or two after...
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Tuesday, May 12th, 2020What Is a Co-Occurring Disorder?
Enjoying a glass of chardonnay to unwind after a hard day at the office is one thing. Everything in moderation. But when a patient has a mental health issue...Read More
Monday, April 27th, 2020Dialectical Behavior Therapy Techniques that Work
In treating patients with borderline personality disorders and suicidal ideation, Dr. Marsha M. Linehan identified the need for a therapy program that went beyond Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). As...Read More
Monday, April 13th, 2020What is Biofeedback Therapy and How Does It Work?
As the body-mind connection becomes better understood in the improvement and maintenance of overall health, biofeedback therapy is being considered more often as a successful CAM, or Complementary and...Read More
Friday, March 27th, 2020Using Yoga Therapy as a Part of Addiction Recovery
According to the 2014 NSDUH (National Survey on Drug Use and Health), 1 in 10 people ages 12 years old or older had used illicit drugs in the past...Read More
Friday, March 13th, 2020Effective Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques
The term “cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques” may seem clinical and intimidating. But as many who have worked with a mental health professional will tell you, these techniques really just add...Read More
Friday, February 28th, 2020Using Acupuncture To Help With Addiction Recovery?
When addiction takes hold of one’s life, there is always a reason or even multiple reasons behind it. Treatments used in addiction recovery can be as varied as the...Read More
Friday, February 14th, 2020The Benefits of Massage Therapy for Addiction Recovery
When discussing addiction recovery, we often hear the terms “12-step program” or “6 stages of recovery.” Terms or phrases like these are indicative of the complexity of substance use...Read More
Tuesday, January 28th, 20207 Activities for Group Therapy for Addiction Treatment
Group therapy for addiction treatment is a dynamic that is incorporated into successful addiction recovery programs like Summit Malibu’s. Recovering addicts will work on developing a support system as...Read More
