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  • Stigma and Shame

Addiction, Stigma and Shame

Shame, like stigma, can be detrimental to one’s addiction recovery. But, they can also be obstacles to seeking help for one’s alcohol or substance use disorder. To be sure, anyone who has battled a serious addiction has done and ...

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Recovery On July 4th – Avoiding Addiction Relapse

Anyone who has worked a program of recovery for some time knows first-hand that holidays can be difficult. Particularly for people who are new to the program. Holidays are about many things, but there is a common theme among ...

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Addiction Recovery: A Spiritual Program

If you are a young adult reading this, there is a chance that you may know addiction first hand. If that is the case, we at Guardian IOP are glad that you found this post. As it means that ...

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Therapy Profile: CBT For Addiction

There are many important components that make up an effective and comprehensive drug treatment program. Arguably the most important foundation piece in any program is therapy. Whether it is done on a one-on-one basis or done in a group ...

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How Can Treating PTSD Help Your Addiction?

If you are struggling with a substance abuse issue, there can be a deeper rooted issue that is keeping you stuck in your addiction. More often than not, people who abusing drugs and alcohol are also struggling with a co-occurring ...

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6 Movies About Drug and Alcohol Addiction

Oftentimes we watch movies in order to escape the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives. For a couple of hours, we are transported to another place and time and are able to live vicariously through the characters that ...

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How Yoga Therapy Fits Into Addiction Treatment

When an addict enters drug rehab to address their substance abuse issues, they will undergo an individualized treatment program that combines the proven tried and true combination of individual and group therapy, life skills training, relapse prevention education and a host ...

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How Does Equine Therapy Fit Into Addiction Treatment?

For addicts who struggle with the disease of addiction, there are a wide range of treatment options they can choose from in order to find what is best for their unique needs. Most residential and outpatient treatment facilities feature a ...

What Is the Treatment Process During Drug Rehab?

Often misunderstood, drug and alcohol treatment is an important process that many feel the need to participate in to overcome the addictive cycles in their life. With rumors, media depictions, and misinformation available, many are unaware of what truly ...