Behavioral therapy is a modern school of psychotherapy. Unlike older psychotherapy options, it focuses on practical behavior changes that help support everyday well-being. Many people go through some form of behavioral therapy as adults. However, this approach is equally as useful for teenagers. In fact, research shows that behavioral treatments can help teens recover from…
All psychoactive substances, such as alcohol, marijuana, and opiates, have the potential to cause both physical and psychological addiction. But what is psychological dependence? Psychological dependence requires treatment but does not result in your body developing a physical dependency on your substance of choice. Both physical and psychological dependencies can cause withdrawal symptoms and require…
Holistic healing is worlds apart from the typical addiction treatment programs. These treatments involve every part of the client, helping them recognize that they are more than their addiction. Poor physical health is one side effect of substance use disorders. Making your body stronger by restoring normal sleep and weight is essential. But, spiritual wellbeing…
Teenagers are a very resilient bunch, but every generalization has exceptions. Everyone has their limits, and young people can be among the most vulnerable to the stresses surrounding them. For some teens, the holidays create circumstances where social anxiety can surge. The holidays bring the academic semester to a conclusion. Exams, grades, and friends are…
Sobriety is an achievable goal, but it does require hard work. One of the important things to understand while on the journey to healing is what the common pitfalls in recovery are. When you know what you’re up against, you’ll be better able to tackle the problem head-on. You can be more successful and stay…
Panic attacks can occur when you suffer from an anxiety disorder. Triggers of a panic attack may be challenging to anticipate, especially if you have not reached out for treatment for your anxiety disorder. Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder and can cause scary symptoms, such as a racing heart and hyperventilating. If…
When people become dependent on alcohol in order to make it through their daily lives, the end results can be tragic. People lose their jobs, homes, loved ones and, in the worst of situations, their lives. Of course, alcohol dependency doesn’t have to lead to such devastation. When people get sick and tired of the…
Because teens are still maturing, peer pressure is extraordinarily powerful. Although not everybody who uses drugs and alcohol develops a dependency, experimenting with drugs at a young age can increase your risk of suffering from addiction in adulthood. To learn more about treatment for teenage addictions, contact our adolescent treatment center in NC today. Teenage…
Inhalant and whippet addiction can cause damaging consequences, including death. Whippets are one of the most popular inhalants. Nitrous oxide, which is a gas that is frequently used as an anesthesia medication in clinical settings, is also used in products like canned whipped cream. When inhaled in large amounts, whippets produce intense intoxication. Inhalants are…