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     Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a kind of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that is used to treat borderline personality disorder and other mental health problems. This therapeutic technique teaches people diverse coping skills in four primary areas, including mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, to help them deal with challenging emotions and lessen conflicts in their relationships. DBT promotes growth and discourages harmful behaviors by providing structure and strengthening coping skills. DBT is an emotion-focused treatment that focuses on the premise that acceptance and change, two polar opposites in therapy, may be reconciled. Although DBT is most typically used to treat borderline personality disorder and recurrent suicidal behavior, it can also be used to treat eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and other mental health diseases. The total duration of care is usually at ...

  You may have come across gender-specific treatments when researching addiction rehabilitation. You’re undoubtedly wondering, “What exactly is the gender-specific treatment?” Both men and women are affected by addiction. The condition, however, affects them in distinct ways. This is why the same treatment approach does not provide the same advantages to both genders. Males and females are fundamentally different. It seems to reason that their experiences with alcohol and substance abuse differ. Understanding the Need for Gender-Specific Treatment Gender-specific treatments are drug and alcohol addiction programs created individually for men and women. These programs address the underlying difference between men and women when it comes to addiction. Addiction affects men and women differently. Gender is an essential aspect to consider when evaluating patterns of drug misuse, including general prevalence rates and substances of choice, according to national data. Men, for example, a...

  If you have been battling with addiction and consider yourself religious, you will likely face additional challenges on your path to full recovery and sobriety. For example, you may be grappling with what it means for your spirituality and religion to abuse alcohol and drugs — and be unable to break the cycle. Faith-based rehab clinics are addiction treatment facilities that enable religious individuals to connect with a higher being while seeking to overcome their alcohol and drug abuse. As a result, these programs are incredibly specialized in helping recovering addicts connect with their religious beliefs and grow while in treatment. The facilities will also reassure you that you should control the measures necessary to overcome your substance usage and addiction. Treatment is predominantly religious, while other traditional and mainstream rehabilitative procedures are employed. Benefits of Choosing Faith-Based Rehabs If you value your religious beliefs, a relig...

  When there is drug abuse and a mental health problem simultaneous it is termed a dual diagnosis. Signs and symptoms of dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders may look like drug abuse itself. One telltale sign of dual diagnosis is rapid mood changes and withdrawal from others. Who should take dual diagnosis treatment? Anyone who is currently struggling with a substance addiction as well as a mental illness. Others who may benefit from treatment are friends and family members affected by the drug abuser. Dual diagnosis treatment differs from regular drug addiction treatment because it is treating both addiction and mental health. You will learn various coping skills and cognitive reconstruction with an addiction counselor. Dual Diagnosis Have you experienced withdrawal from family members, sudden changes in behavior, using substances under dangerous conditions, withdrawal and tolerance from a substance, developed severe mood changes, and/ or feel like you need a substance to func...

  America is currently a public health crisis on two fronts. One is the global COVID-19, but the other has been around for over a decade and reaching new levels of severity as a result of the pandemic. I am of course talking about sharp rise in opioid use we are currently encountering. In a time of high stress and isolation, where people have been sheltering in place, losing their jobs and fretting over loved ones–many are resorting to drugs to feel better. Unfortunately, this also means a rise in drug addiction and overdoses. In times like these, knowing how opioid addiction occurs can help you stay safe and weather the storm. How Opioid Addiction Occurs and the Symptoms of Opiate Use So, what are the signs that somebody is an opioid user? If a loved one is abusing their medication, or has developed an addiction, here are some changes in behavior to look out for: Poor hygiene Bizarre sleeping patterns (always tired, rarely sleeps or sleeps at odd hours or in excessive ...

  Alcohol Abuse Symptoms Alcohol is legal but remains highly addictive and comes with many risks medically, psychologically, and generationally. What constitutes an alcohol use disorder and what are the signs of alcoholism? Becoming well-versed in addiction and mental health can provide you with the tools to help others who struggle personally with addiction. Alcohol use disorders are determined by many factors like how much the individual drinks, how often, and how much alcohol use gets in the way of the individual’s life and responsibilities or hobbies. In many cases, signs of alcoholism may be hard to identify, but there are signs you can look out for if you know someone who is struggling with alcohol use.   Signs of alcoholism include: Frequent blacking out from drinking Experiencing short term memory loss after a day/night of drinking Coming up with “good reasons” to drink Drinking despite ignoring job, home life, hobbies, etc. Ind...

  The former quarterback had a stellar career at Washington State, which included Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year (1997), First Team All-American, Sammy Baugh Quarterback of the Year, and Heisman Trophy finalist. He also led the Cougars to the ’97 Rose Bowl. Leaf was selected No. 2 overall in the 1998 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers, and spent four years in the league. Ryan is currently the CEO and President of RAM Consultant, Inc., as well as a program ambassador for Transcend Recovery Community. Ryan David Leaf is an advocate for those struggling with mental and behavioral health issues and encourages audiences to transform the way we think about mental health issues and addiction. Ryan works to eliminate the mental health stigma and says, “asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.” Listen here: https://quitaddictionnow.com/podcast/ryan-leaf-former-nfl-quarterback-how-i-turned-my-life-around or Click the link below  How I Turned My Life Around