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Addiction therapy is an excellent way to combat an alcohol or substance misuse problem. When you talk to a licensed therapist about your issues, they may be able to recommend ways to alter your behavior and reduce the things triggering your substance use. Choosing a therapist might be daunting, but you can use the following […]

These are often referred to as complementary and integrative treatments. These interventions can assist in the treatment of specific types of issues but are not designed to be the primary forms of treatment or be used as the sole form of treatment for these issues. There are numerous treatments that are designated as complementary and […]

An experiential therapy is designed to manufacture experiences that result in participants experiencing certain feelings, attitudes, and beliefs that are normally below their immediate level of awareness. The stimulation of these experiences is therapeutic. There are a number of different types of experiential therapies. All of these therapies have their origin in the experiential schools […]

Neurofeedback & EEG Biofeedback Therapy Neurofeedback, also known as EEG biofeedback, uses technological devices to collect information about the brain through brain wave readings. At a minimum, neurofeedback relies on the use of a monitoring device, electronic sensors, and software that can read the incoming brain wave data. This data in turn creates brain maps. […]

Defining Experiential Therapy The notion of experiential therapy is a bit difficult to formally define, and there are a lot of misconceptions regarding what experiential therapies are. There are a number of experiential therapeutic methods that are designed to recreate real experiences that allow feelings, attitudes, and beliefs that are considered subconscious, or below the […]

Addiction is considered a chronic disease with a relapse rate of around 40%-60%, similar to other chronic conditions.2 Aftercare services and support groups can help to promote sustained abstinence, which has been proven to decrease relapse rates. Studies indicate that individuals who remain abstinent from drugs and alcohol for five or more years relapse less […]

Substance Addiction Help Addiction is a complex, chronic and often progressive mental health issue; however, it is treatable. The primary goals of addiction treatment are to help people stop using drugs and  then maintain their sobriety in the long-term so that they may live healthier, happier lives. Drug addiction treatment typically involves behavioral therapy and, […]

What is Motivational Interviewing (MI)? MI was first described by Professor William R. Miller, Ph.D., in an issue of “Behavioral Psychotherapy” in 1983.2 This technique of changing ambivalent behaviors is often used for addiction as lack of motivation to quit can be one of the greatest barriers for individuals struggling with addiction, even in spite […]

American Addictions Centers offers personalized treatment for alcohol and substance abuse for you and your partner, and will help you build the skills to hold each other accountable and stay sober together.

I For those with an affinity for animals, animal-assisted therapies can make a nerve-wracking experience easier to manage. For those who have experienced trauma or are unable to verbalize their emotions, working with animals can provide a source of confidence and confidentiality. Exploring the various types of animal-assisted therapies opens new ways of helping people […]