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How Yoga’s Mind-Body Benefits Can Enhance Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, Mindfulness Therapy /

WHAT IS YOGA? Beginning in ancient India, yoga began as a philosophy for well-being, awareness, and enlightenment over 3,000 years ago. While the modern yoga most commonly practiced in the West focuses on controlled breathing while moving through a series of postures, the original Eastern yogic tradition provides guidance on six additional elements, including life […]

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Is There Such a Thing as an Addictive Personality?

Addiction Treatment /

You may have heard the term “addictive personality” referring to someone who easily becomes addicted to something – drugs, alcohol, gambling, or even the thrill that can come with a dangerous adventure. What are the signs of an addictive personality, and what can you do if you think you might have one? What Defines an Addictive Personality?

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Myths About Depression

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Having a mental illness such as depression can contribute to the development of a substance use disorder – drugs or alcohol can be a way for a person to “self-medicate” to take away the pain that the illness can cause. There are different ways to deal with depression, but it can be hard sometimes to get

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Gender-Specific Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment: How SUD and Recovery Differ Between Men and Women 

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Substance use disorder (SUD) affects every individual who experiences it differently. The variations, however, are especially apparent among men and women. These contrasting patterns of SUD that often occur in men and women may be better addressed in gender-specific settings, or men-only and women-only SUD treatment programs. DIFFERENT PATTERNS OF SUD EXPERIENCED BY MEN AND

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The Difference Between Physical and Psychological Addiction – And Why It Matters

Addiction Treatment /

Addiction is a complicated thing, involving many components of both the body and mind. Before addiction can be overcome, it is important to determine what kind of addiction it is – physical, psychological, or both. What Is Physical Addiction? A person may be physically addicted to alcohol, illicit drugs, or even prescription drugs. Physical addiction

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What Is Adventure Therapy?

Therapeutic Modalities /

The days of sitting in a stuffy office to receive help for your problems are long gone – nowadays, counselors and patients agree that adventure therapy makes a great addition to other, more traditional kinds of therapy. What Kind of Adventures Are Involved in Adventure Therapy? At Wasatch Crest, among the backdrop of all the beauty that

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Leveraging Nutrition to Heal From Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

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Because substance use tends to interfere with the ability to provide the body with necessary nutrients, substance use disorder (SUD) and malnourishment commonly coincide. For those with SUD, malnourishment can hinder recovery, as their bodies may not have the resources needed to heal. Practicing good nutrition, however, can help advance recovery from SUD by improving

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