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Understanding Addiction as a Family Disease and Treating It With Family Therapy

Understanding Addiction as a Family Disease and Treating It With Family Therapy

Addiction is often considered a family disease. What does that mean? Parental addiction and intergenerational trauma can expose children or youth to these problems. These circumstances can put them at a higher risk of developing substance use and dependence later in life. When family issues are the root causes of addiction, family therapy is necessary … Read more

Does Talk Therapy Increase the Chances of Recovery?

Does Talk Therapy Increase the Chances of Recovery?

Have you ever wondered if talk therapy works? Talk therapy, also called psychotherapy, has long been a standard treatment method for those recovering from addiction. Talk therapy comes in many forms, and though it may appear to be just talking, it has a great effect beyond the verbal space. Talk therapy is effective mainly because … Read more

Health Hazards of Misusing Antidepressant Medications

Health Hazards of Misusing Antidepressant Medications

People who suffer from both substance use disorder (SUD) and mental illnesses are often recommended antidepressants while going through detox and treatment. A combination of SUD and other mental health conditions is called dual diagnosis. Are there safe and non-addictive antidepressants for individuals with a dual diagnosis? How can they avoid misusing antidepressant medications? These … Read more

Why Choose Family Therapy? Seven Benefits to Consider

Why Choose Family Therapy? Seven Benefits to Consider

Family support is the most important part of a successful recovery from addiction. However, every family has its share of problems or dysfunctions. For some people in recovery, their family might be the main reason for developing substance use disorder (SUD) and other mental health issues in the first place. When SUD and family dysfunctions … Read more

How Can I Successfully Navigate 12-Step Meetings?

How Can I Successfully Navigate 12-Step Meetings?

Committing to a 12-Step program can be intimidating for many recovering individuals. In these sessions, people are expected to share personal histories and vulnerabilities. So if you’re hesitant to commit, how should you best navigate this reluctance? Like most treatment programs, a 12-Step peer support group is designed with certain purposes. It might take you … Read more

Different Types of Family Therapy

Different Types of Family Therapy

For substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, different types of therapies must be explored for each individual. This is because every person comes into treatment with different problems, disorders, and life experiences. Due to this, treatment must be individualized. One of the leading interventions for substance abuse is different types of family therapy. Each person comes … Read more