Members of our nation’s military and their families live very different lives than their civilian counterparts. The unique demands and challenges of military service and the culture of military life create a lifestyle that seems foreign to civilians and includes stressors exclusive to this population. These differences result in significantly higher rates of substance abuse,…
What is holistic recovery? In fact, holistic therapy, also referred to as body-centered therapy or holistic psychotherapy, is an integrative approach that combines traditional and non-traditional therapeutic approaches that focus on the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Essentially, holistic treatment aims to help people understand and address how challenges in one area of life…
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was the first 12-step therapy program, founded in 1935. Since then, 12-step programs have helped millions of people worldwide manage and maintain their sobriety. AA was created to help those suffering from alcohol addiction. Because of the approach’s effectiveness, the 12-step program philosophy has been used as the model to create programs…
Many opinions are being thrown around these days about the best ways to combat the opioid epidemic. Our President recently told us that the best method was going to be anti-drug advertisements. Other people say it’s funding more opioid addiction treatment centers. Others even say medication-assisted programs are the way to go. With all of…
Most of us go on in our daily lives without thinking that millions of Americans are engaged in active military pursuits. According to the Department of Defense, there are over two million uniformed service members, about half of which are 25 or younger. Within the general population, alcohol and drug use are highest among 18…
When choosing a recovery center, it can help to learn as much as you can about the program and how it works. You want to feel as though you’ll fit right into it and that you’ll benefit from it. The Harmony Hills treatment approach is unique. It is designed to empower you to heal from…
Recovery from drug or alcohol addiction is a lifelong process. After successful detox and participation in a residential or outpatient substance abuse treatment program, you must be prepared to face the challenges of everyday life without resorting to old patterns of behavior that can lead you to use again. Relapse is a return to addictive…
If you are struggling with a depressive disorder and you are in the process of trying to recover, finding ways to cope with triggers during the holidays is an absolute necessity. Many people find that the holiday season tends to exacerbate the symptoms of their depression. Ironically, while it is considered the most wonderful time…
Rates of substance abuse, addiction, and co-occurring mental health disorders are disproportionately higher among people on the LGBTQ+ spectrum than in other sectors of society. Studies show that those who identify as LGBTQ+ are twice as likely as heterosexual or cisgender adults to experience substance use disorders and mental health disorders. Despite growing acceptance, individuals…
Depression and alcohol abuse affects millions of people worldwide. While it cannot be said that one causes the other, the two are deeply interconnected. Estimates predict that nearly one-third of people who suffer from major depression also have an alcohol use disorder. In many cases, alcohol abuse is a symptom of depression, as individuals turn…