When you’re recovering from drug or alcohol addiction, it helps to have a wide range of resources available. The main treatments used in recovery programs include both medication and psychotherapy. Today, there is also an increasing use of additional options, known as complementary and alternative medicine, or CAM. Paired with primary treatments, these options offer…
Addiction damages many areas of your life. For this reason, and because of how substance abuse changes your brain and body, you need many types of treatment to recover and rebuild. Recreation therapy is one such method. Quality rehab programs incorporate recreation into a mix of therapies designed for your best success in treatment and…
Families looking for a cognitive behavioral therapy program might come across the term motivational enhancement therapy (MET). MET is a therapy service offered at Memphis Recovery Centers. It can be an essential part of addiction treatment and used in conjunction with other therapeutic approaches. What is motivational enhancement therapy? What is Motivational Enhancement Therapy? Motivational…
When recovering from any type of substance abuse, therapists employ various methods to help bring about healing. From cognitive therapies to experiential therapies, each one has its place. One such therapy that is finding a lot of support in the rehab community is meditation therapy. Therapists can take meditation therapy in different directions, therefore making…
In some rehab treatment programs, acupuncture plays a significant role in healing from substance abuse and related mental problems. However, this ancient Chinese healing practice is more than just the insertion of fine needles to relieve pain. Acupuncture therapy actually helps you in many ways, both for your recovery and well beyond. About Acupuncture Therapy…
In rehab treatment for addiction, recreational therapy can play a significant role in your recovery. While art and music therapies sound fun, they actually serve a purpose in helping you put substance abuse behind you. These and other recreational therapies address specific needs for your best physical, psychological, emotional, and behavioral health. You also gain…