Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress. In regular doses, anxiety can be beneficial to our overall well-being. However, when anxiety is chronic and persistent, it is harmful to our physical and mental health. Approximately 40 million Americans suffer from some form of anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders can range from mild to severe and…
If you have ever tried to address an alcohol abuse problem with a friend or family member, you might have felt resistance or defensiveness from your loved one. The idea that you can’t help people who won’t help themselves is not true. The right approach can encourage someone with an alcohol use disorder (an addiction…
In recent decades, more research than ever before has emerged on how our thoughts affect actions and outcomes. The way thoughts do that is by directly influencing our day-to-day actions. Thoughts, beliefs, and actions act as an engine of reality, fueled by the words we say to ourselves. If you think you are socially inept,…
Choosing the right adolescent treatment center is a tough decision during an already difficult time. Rehabilitation centers vary widely in their treatment approaches and capabilities, so it’s not a simple matter of choosing the best one. You need to select the unique method that fits your teen’s individual situation and needs. At Stonewater Adolescent Recovery…
You start the evening off with a couple of drinks. When you arrive at the party, there are even more intoxicating substances present. However, did you know that this habit is considered polysubstance abuse? It’s also very dangerous. What’s Polysubstance Abuse? When you take multiple drugs concurrently, therapists at our Tacoma, WA, substance abuse treatment…
Portland, Oregon is Oregon State’s most populous city, running along the interstate-5 corridor. This highway makes it easier for drug traffickers to distribute drugs in and around Portland. While many people in Portland may think that substance abuse mostly affects the homeless population, use of meth and heroin is widespread. Especially in the colder months,…
The addiction recovery process is complex. It involves focusing on your mental and physical needs, creating a plan for recovery that’s focused on just your future. Addiction treatment programs take commitment. These are some of the reasons why gender-specific addiction treatment is so critical. It can help you to focus solely on your recovery. Virtues…
Getting in front of people to talk about your addiction can seem like an impossible experience. That’s the impression many people have of group therapy. The good news is it does not have to be like that. A group therapy program is an opportunity for people to come together to learn and support each other.…
Overcoming drug and alcohol addiction means embracing a variety of therapy types. Individual therapy is perhaps one of the most important. During individual therapy sessions, participants work with their therapists in private sessions covering a wide range of topics and working to restore health one step at a time. An individual therapy program is a…
Addiction treatment and recovery isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Several popular treatment models, such as the well-known 12-step program developed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) may not work for everyone or match a diverse set of lived experiences. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, then Footprints Beachside Recovery’s non-12-step programs can provide immediate…