5 Benefits of Seeing a Therapist

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Addiction Therapy, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment

Most substance abuse recovery treatment plans include an individual therapy program. Therapy is a vital part of the recovery process because it helps individuals understand the root causes of their addiction and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Southern Sky offers individual therapy sessions as part of our comprehensive treatment programs. Our experienced and compassionate therapists work […]

Commonly Abused Opioids

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Opioid Abuse, Prescription Drug Abuse, Substance Abuse Treatment

Opioid addiction is a national crisis in the United States, with devastating effects. People can develop opioid addiction or dependence whether or not they have a prescription for opioid medication. Learning more about opioid abuse can help you determine if you or someone you love needs an opioid addiction treatment program. What Are Opioids, and […]

Benefits of Attending Heroin Rehab

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Addiction Therapy, Heroin Addiction, Substance Abuse Treatment

Heroin addiction can ruin lives. Breaking the cycle of substance dependence may require a heroin addiction treatment program, which can help you or someone you love start the life-saving work of recovery. There are many benefits to professional treatment for drug addiction, and these benefits last long after clients leave a heroin rehab program. Ending […]

How Does EMDR Therapy Work?

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Addiction Therapy, EMDR Therapy, intensive outpatient program

EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, is a form of therapy used to treat psychological trauma. EMDR therapy is based on the premise that negative experiences can be stored in the brain in a way that prevents them from being processed properly. This can lead to a range of symptoms, including anxiety, depression, and […]

Signs of Heroin Overdose

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Addiction Therapy, Heroin Addiction, Substance Abuse Treatment

As the opioid crisis continues in the United States, addiction to the opiate heroin, derived from the poppy plant, continues to grip over half a million Americans. In addition, the use of heroin among young people is on the upswing as it is a more affordable and easy-to-access drug than prescription synthetic opioids. Overdose is […]

Long-Term Effects of Alcohol

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Addiction Therapy, Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Addiction Treatment

Alcohol is the most widely available and legal addictive substance in the United States. In our culture, the use of alcohol has been socially acceptable as far back as written history extends. It is used to celebrate important life passages like graduation, marriage, and baptism served in public places like restaurants, and available in most […]

5 Benefits of Outpatient Rehab

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Uncategorized, Alcohol Abuse, intensive outpatient program

Alcohol addiction is a significant problem across the globe. Though alcohol is normalized in every society as an acceptable way to celebrate, conduct religious ceremonies, and relax. And yet alcohol is a highly addictive substance. What makes some people more vulnerable to alcoholism than others is the subject of ongoing research and inquiry. Meanwhile, many […]

How Addiction Counseling Can Help

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Addiction Therapy

The fact that you are reading this blog about how therapy can help in addiction treatment is a significantly important step, even if it seems a small one to you. It means you are thinking about getting help for your substance abuse. Kicking a drug or alcohol habit is no easy task, but it is […]