Group therapy is a common intervention during addiction treatment. Many people fear group therapy or are at least put off by the notion of baring their soul among strangers. They prefer the intimacy and safety that individual therapy provides. Yet group therapy is proven to be highly effective as a method during addiction treatment. Often,…
Addiction treatment providers use a range of methods to deliver treatment. One of the hallmarks of the recovery process is individual therapy. The exact therapy used in an individual setting can vary between numerous methods, one of the most common categories being behavioral therapies. The more you understand the benefits of individual therapy programs for…
Addiction does not restrict its impact to a single person. Addiction causes stress and fractures within a family unit, creating tension and chaos. Routines are disrupted. Relationships may break. Not to mention the potential financial, legal, or physical problems that often stem from addiction. All told, it can be beneficial to think of addiction as…
Relapse is an unfortunately common occurrence during addiction recovery. Some addictions have relapse rates that exceed 50% of those accessing treatment. Avoiding addiction triggers is one of the most important ways to prevent relapsing. It is especially critical to understand which of the most common addiction triggers are most challenging to you personally so you…
Making the choice to see a trained mental health professional to discuss and evaluate behaviors, patterns, and thoughts can result in significant positive change in one’s life. This is why individual therapy programs are usually part of comprehensive addiction treatment plans. However, anyone can avail themselves of individual counseling–even if they don’t have a mental…
What is Motivational Interviewing? In an addiction treatment setting, Motivational Interviewing is a therapeutic technique designed to help people make changes in their lives. This type of therapy is an evidence-based treatment that addresses ambivalence to change and may be used in conjunction with other therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy or dialectical behavior therapy. It emphasizes…
Overview of Family Therapy Family therapy is an integral treatment process for people whose addiction or mental health condition has caused family conflict or dysfunction. Studies have shown that people are more likely to recover when they have family support. Whether family bonds have been affected by addiction and need assistance to heal, or if…
At Midwest Detox Center, we understand that addiction is different for everyone. No matter how you enter into the cycle of addiction, deciding to quit is the first step. Seeking the help of professional individual therapy for addiction will dramatically increase your chances of overcoming your addiction and entering a life of recovery. We use…
Is a cognitive behavioral therapy program (CBT) the best treatment for addiction, in terms of the types of behavioral therapy typically used to help people heal from it? Of course, it’s well-documented that most addiction treatment programs won’t admit guests who don’t go through detox therapy. So in terms of therapy overall, it’s detoxification–medical or otherwise–that…
Do the holidays stress you out? If so, you’re not alone. It’s not uncommon to dread the timeline between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, also known as the holiday season. The holidays often usher in unnecessary stress that can cause you to turn to drugs or alcohol for relief. Constant drinking at parties, family gatherings,…