The anxiety cycle can keep individuals trapped in patterns of worry and avoidance, often intensifying stress over time. Breaking this cycle involves recognizing triggers and developing effective coping strategies.
Understanding the Anxiety Cycle: Strategies to Break It Read More »
Addiction and homelessness are connected in a way that can easily be overlooked. Any day, you may come across someone struggling with addiction but not appear to be. You can also come across someone homeless who does not appear to be. This is why sometimes the connection between addiction and homelessness goes unnoticed. Have you
What Is the Connection Between Addiction and Homelessness in California? Read More »
It is no news that exposure to traumatic experiences may increase people’s vulnerability to substance use disorders. Scientific research has proven the high correlation between trauma and addiction. When these adverse and traumatic experiences occur in childhood and within the home environment, the negative health impacts can be even more long-lasting. In general, people who
Can Family Therapy Resolve the Impact of Intergenerational Trauma? Read More »
Good communication is an essential skill that can help you maintain recovery progress. Restoration of communication skills is part of recovery. Communication is your main channel for getting external support from health professionals, family, and friends. Your communication skills can be strengthened through different therapies and peer group interactions. Let’s look at some of the
5 Communication Skills That Will Save Your Life From Addiction Read More »
Anxiety disorders are some of the most commonly reported mental health issues worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2021, 11.7% of adults experienced “regular feelings of worry, nervousness, or anxiety.” Though they are so common, anxiety disorders remain among the most complex mental health illnesses. Why Is Anxiety More
Why Are Anxiety Disorders So Common Yet So Complex? Read More »
Have you ever taken a deep breath and found you instantly felt lighter? Health experts have recommended deep breathing techniques (or “breathwork”) across fields as a holistic means of stress management. The benefits of deep breathing techniques go beyond just feeling relaxed. You can also improve at mastering different kinds of breathwork or deep breathing
Top 5 Benefits of Breathing Techniques in Addiction Recovery Read More »
Many factors can affect recovering individuals’ mental health. Some of the most prevalent influences are grief and loss. Losing a loved one, a job, or any other thing of significance can be a traumatic experience. Between the trauma of the loss and dealing with the grief on top of it, many people must learn to
How Do Grief and Loss Affect Your Mental Health? Read More »
For an individual to heal from substance use disorder (SUD), a treatment program or residential facility must focus on every aspect of a person for effective healing. SUD is not only about the abuse of substances but also about the potentially preexisting biological and environmental factors that lead to the abuse of substances. A treatment
10 Best Practices to Restore Mind-Body Connection Read More »
Young people are highly susceptible to shame and sensitivity. Body shaming, in particular, can lead to various mental health and behavioral issues. Some people resort to substance use to cope with different forms of shaming. To prevent substance use disorder (SUD) and relapses, we must better understand the relationship between body shaming and substance use.
How Is Body Shaming Related to Substance Use? Read More »
Every recovering individual has a unique path to walk toward healing. Some have to deal with past trauma, while others struggle with mental health problems. However, even those who are lucky enough not to be in these two categories still have one common enemy of recovery to watch out for boredom. Boredom is considered one
Why Is Boredom a Slippery Slope Toward Relapse? Read More »
Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT (Medical Reviewer)We Work with Most Major Insurances
We understand that this may be a challenging decision. We are ready to be honest with you about your options. Verifying your insurance benefits with us is free and confidential with no commitment required. Reach out to verify your insurance coverage for addiction treatment: 954-688-5806
We know that picking up the phone can be scary. Reaching out for help takes courage – you can do it. We are here to support you. We know what it’s like to have a new chance at life. We want you to feel that, too.
