Reading Time: 5 MinutesFormal addiction treatment, such as inpatient rehab, is an excellent start to your recovery treatment in a safe, structured, and supportive community, but what happens after you complete this stage of addiction treatment? One of the most challenging experiences of recovery is re-learning how to “live” in the real world and stay steadfast in your […]
Reading Time: 5 Minutes12-step meetings are community support meetings such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous and are an integral component of treatment. They provide a supportive and empowering environment for people in recovery to connect with others on their journey toward recovery. For many people in recovery, venturing into a 12-step meeting can feel intimidating at first. […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesGroup therapy is a cornerstone in addiction treatment, where a group of people meet and attempt to address distressing problems such as substance abuse. This form of psychotherapy is offered in substance abuse treatment facilities, including AKUA Mind Body, and is a necessary element of a comprehensive residential and outpatient treatment plan in addition to […]
Reading Time: 5 MinutesA variety of factors, such as genetics, an underlying co-occurring disorder, and environmental stressors cause drug and alcohol addiction. Environmental stressors can be past trauma, financial strain, divorce, or a big life change that can contribute to drug and alcohol addiction. People may use drugs or alcohol to self-medicate when dealing with these intense stressors, […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesSocial media apps such as Snapchat have a long history of being used to buy and sell drugs. However, another trend has emerged in recent years: using popular dating apps to push illegal substances. While dating apps are supposed to be a place to find love, they are no stranger to controversy. Studies published in […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesWe often tell “little white lies” to our healthcare providers in terms of our diet, exercise, taking our medications as prescribed, and the amount of alcohol (and if we consume any drugs) we drink. We may say that we eat healthy, but in reality, we have a soft spot for fried food and drive-thru restaurants. […]
Reading Time: 5 MinutesCommunity Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court is a new program in California that launched in October 2023 and slowly rolled out throughout the year to other counties to help people with mental health and substance use disorders get the support they need while combating California’s homeless crisis. Eight counties are enrolled in this plan: […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesWhat do drugs, alcohol, sex, social media, and food all have in common? They all create the same “instant feel good” response in our brains. Fueled by the neurotransmitter dopamine, pleasurable activities significantly impact our brains’ reward and motivation center. Dopamine is a brain chemical (neurotransmitter) released from your nucleus accumbens, a tiny structure within […]
Reading Time: 5 MinutesIn the world of addiction recovery, the path often meanders rather than runs straight. There are ups and downs, progress and setbacks, and because addiction is a complicated disease, recovery is not a streamlined journey. Addiction is not only a physical dependence on substances; it intertwines with mental health, emotional well-being, and environmental triggers, forming […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesBenefits Of Traveling Out-Of-State To Go To Rehab: Out-of-state treatment can be very effective. If you or a loved one is struggling with an addiction, choosing the right rehab can seem daunting. From the insurance and financial aspects to choosing how much time and which level of care is best for you, the decision to […]
