The Unique Challenges of Addiction in a Relationship When both partners in a relationship are struggling with addiction, several unique challenges arise: Couples rehab addresses these challenges by fostering a supportive environment where both individuals can work towards recovery together. Benefits of Couples Rehab 3. Addressing Underlying Issues Together Substance abuse is often rooted in […]
What Does the Bible Say About Addiction?
Today, an estimated 48.5 million American suffer from a substance use disorder or “addiction”. That epidemic of addiction means that almost 1 in 2 Americans struggles with substance abuse (17% of the population over the age of 18). For many of us, that’s a result of demanding jobs, high levels of stress, and little or […]
How My Pet Can Help Me Get Sober
1. Companionship Pets provide an immense amount of companionship. For many of us, that means having companionship and not feeling alone. For example, one study showed that pets have a powerful impact on improving mental health and that people feel more connected, better able to emote, and better able to express themselves when they have […]
Is Biofeedback Effective for Substance Abuse Treatment?
Biofeedback involves a series of techniques and therapies used to help people get in touch with their bodies and how it functions. In therapy and addiction treatment, it’s often used to help individuals develop situational awareness of their body and how it responds. That can help you to be more aware of and in touch […]
