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.…
One of the strongest links to addictive behavior has been learned loneliness. One of the top reasons for relapse is a lack of the type of supportive behavior that you can get from others who understand the struggle of addiction, versus well-meaning loved ones who are repeating platitudes. Peer support is key to the success…
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…
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…
It would be difficult to find someone who has not, at some point, felt and reacted negatively to the pressure of the world. Every day millions of people suffer from the anxiety and stress that too often accompanies work, family life, and our various social engagements. In this day and age, it is no longer…
When it comes to addiction and addictive behaviors, there is no single profile. Just as the more than 40 million Americans who suffer from substance abuse come from all age groups, socio-economic classes, and ethnicities, so are there countless diagnoses and treatments. At Tampa Recovery Centers, we have been working particularly closely on what is…