More information on Utah drug rehab, treatment, and addiction recovery.
In the Netherlands, at a treatment center in Amsterdam, addicts receive help for their dependence on video games. The problem is extensive enough to keep the dedicated treatment facility full of teenagers and young adults who cannot control their gaming. Withdrawal is a sign of true addiction. But can withdrawal happen with video gaming? The…
Not all drug and alcohol problems are the same. There are some drug and alcohol users who abuse substances but who are not apparently dependent on them. There are also those who are heavily addicted, not being able to go a day, or even a few hours, without a pill, hit, or drink. Beginning with…
How can you know if your loved one is suffering from a true addiction to video games? Where is the line drawn between too much gaming and a genuine dependency to the behavior of gaming? Then, if your family member has a true dependency, what do you do to address it? A key problem of…
Since its beginnings in the 1960’s, with Dr. Aaron Beck, founder of cognitive behavioral therapy, this method has become the industry standard for the treatment of many disorders. But, many potential therapy clients may wonder, “Will it work for me?” CBT was originally developed to help depressed clients, as depression is reinforced by negative thinking…
Alcohol is an extremely powerful drug, affecting nearly all areas of the brain simultaneously: the occipital lobe which is responsible for vision, the equilibrium which is responsible for balance and coordination, the midbrain which is responsible for survival instinct, and the prefrontal lobe which is responsible for wisdom, values, and choice. Choice occurs in the…
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a well-researched method developed over half a century ago by Dr. Aaron Beck. Originally developed for depressed clients, it has grown to become one of the most versatile therapy models available. Studies that compare CBT to other methods of therapy indicate that CBT has at least the same if not…
Recovery Attitudes: Work Ethic In addiction, there are many individuals who, at least for a time, can continue working jobs and bringing in a paycheck. There are many whom we call, ‘functioning addicts.’ But as the disease of addiction progresses, eventually work and other basic life tasks are affected. Addicts tend to be less than…
Aftercare Planning – Step by Step The first step to aftercare planning is to identify, with the help of a therapist who knows the addict well, what skills and tools have worked the best for the addict thus far. This will help narrow down what should be included in that particular client’s aftercare plan. Sitting…
What to Expect in Detox Detox facilities assist drug addicts and alcoholics in going through the first few days of withdrawals, before they can be admitted to a rehab facility. Detox is a necessary first step for many addicts, because withdrawal can be dangerous as well as painful. The first step in the detox process…
Relapse Prevention: Definition and Warning Signs Approximately half of all addicts in recovery will experience at least one relapse before they achieve lasting recovery. It is a major problem, in addiction treatment, and is anticipated and feared by addicts new to recovery. Relapse prevention is thus an important part of addiction treatment. Relapse prevention is…
Copyright- Cold Creek Wellness Center
