Mental Health & Psychology Blog
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What is a Good Treatment Program ? 11 indicators of a high-quality addiction treatment
By: John F. Kelly, Ph.D. Addiction Medicine, Harvard Medical School - Oct. 2017 We hear this question all the time. While it may seem like a simple and straightforward question to answer, it is actually quite hard. This question is difficult to answer because overall, there is much more research needed to find out exactly how “successful” each individual treatment program is at helping their patient populations improve their health and functioning and, ultimately, sustain long-term recovery.. READ MORE |
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10 Questions to Ask Before You Go To Rehab
By: Kelly Fitzgerald - 06/22/16 Entering addiction treatment could mean the difference between life and death. That’s why it’s imperative to ask questions before choosing the right place for you. You’ve made the life-altering decision to get sober-now what? Asking for help with your addiction can be the most vulnerable and scariest time of your life.. READ MORE |
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Seven Things to Expect When You Go to Rehab
By: Constance Scharff Ph.D - Posted April 21, 2016 Many people don’t know what to expect from addiction treatment and this lack of knowledge can make them apprehensive about going to a residential treatment center. Addiction treatment centers vary, but if you are going someplace that is quality, .. READ MORE |
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8 Reason Why I Wish I Went to Rehab
By: Kelly Fitzgerald - 07/04/16 I was too proud, too stubborn, and my ego was too big. If I could go back, I would go to rehab with bells on. I’ll explain why.When I made the decision to get sober in 2013, I didn’t really know I’d be getting sober.. READ MORE |
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8 Ways To Rebuild Family Relationships
By: John Lavitt - 07/04/16 Respect the individual forgiveness process of each family member. Although achieving the first steps on the path of recovery from addiction is a personally powerful experience, coming face to face with the damage to family left behind and the amends.. READ MORE |
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SUBOXONE!! I Take Suboxone: Am I Welcome in 12 Step Group?
By: Jordan Hansen - 05/02/16 Even Bill Wilson advocated for a methadone analogue for alcoholics so that "lost sheep" would have a medication-assisted way of progressing in AA and completing the 12 steps..READ MORE |
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Addiction & Recovery: Overcoming The Problem of Treatment Transitions
By: At Large Author - 10/21/2015 Substance use disorders are an issue of significant concern within the United States. In a survey conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2013), it was determined that approximately 24.6 million individuals,.. READ MORE |
