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Types of Therapy Used in Addiction Treatment

Therapy is an integral part of an addiction treatment program. Some addiction therapy options take place in the comfort of a one and one discussion with your therapist. These are called individual therapies. Conversely, some therapeutic options occur in a group setting, allowing you to discuss the challenges you’re facing with the people around you.…

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How Addiction Affects Families

Drug and alcohol addiction causes physical and psychological changes to those addicted. Addiction creates a behavioral cycle that leads the addicted person down a road of self-loathing and disconnection from their family. This destructive behavior affects the individual’s family. That’s why it’s so important for them to understand how addiction affects families. As the addiction…

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What is TMS Therapy, and Why Use It?

When discussing substance abuse, it is a common misconception to think of the disorder as a single, unambiguous thing. The reality of addiction, however, is something different. Each individual struggling with addiction issues has a different presentation of the illness. These depend, as one might expect, on the substance, the circumstances, the length of time…

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