Understanding Mindfulness in Addiction Recovery Programs Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health Treatment, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 29, 2020Leave a commentAddiction recovery programs offer a wide variety of healing methods, from cognitive behavioral therapy to illness management and recovery to 12-step based practices. Mindfulness is a method that works in tandem with these evidence-based therapeutic methods to help clients work through the cycles of addiction and create thoughtful ways to manage potential relapse. In fact,…
Do Addiction Recovery Programs Work? Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Drug Detox, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Substance AbuseBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 29, 2020Leave a commentRecovery is possible. Addiction recovery programs work. The recovery process can be a long one with many ups and downs, but it is absolutely possible for anyone seeking help. If you or your loved one are feeling apprehensive about the process or have been quick to assume that treatment or recovery does not work, there…
Can You Help a Loved One with Addiction? Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Substance AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 6, 2020Leave a commentWatching a family member or friend fight addiction is one of the most challenging components of this disease. You want to help them, but perhaps you feel helpless to do so. You want to just make them stop using substances, but it is rarely that easy. If you have a loved one who is struggling…
Alcoholism and Genetics: Is Addiction Hereditary? Addiction Recovery, Alcohol Addiction, AlcoholismBy Lucida TreatmentJune 20, 2020To understand the genetics behind alcoholism, it helps to have a basic understanding of the difference between the terms that researchers use. People often use the terms genetic and hereditary interchangeably. However, this is technically incorrect. A genetic disease is always caused by an abnormality in a person’s genome, although some of these diseases are…
How to Fill Your Time Sober in Quarantine Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcoholism, Mental Health TreatmentBy Lucida TreatmentJune 15, 2020Leave a commentAs we all struggle with the new normal that we must adapt to during this pandemic, that means coming to grips with shutdowns and social distancing. Those who are in recovery might be finding these uncertain times even more challenging. Not only do you have to adapt to these changes quickly, but it also means…
How Effective Is 12-Step Vs. Non-12-Step Recovery? Addiction Recovery, RecoveryBy Lucida TreatmentJune 8, 2020As many as one in four addicts who seek recovery services have previously tried to quit their drug, alcohol, or behavioral addiction through different recovery programs. Twelve-step recovery programs, which are based on the well-known Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) model, are successful for many people in helping them overcome addiction. However, some people seeking help to…
Staying Sober During Coronavirus Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentJune 1, 2020Leave a commentUnder normal circumstances, staying sober is challenging. Now, with the social distancing guidelines and other restrictions in place due to coronavirus, things are further complicated. Staying sober during coronavirus means that it is more challenging to access recovery meetings and other support. Lucida Treatment Center is here to help you with ways you can stay…
Yoga, Teaching and Recovery Addiction Recovery, Mental Health TreatmentBy Lucida TreatmentMay 26, 2020Many people have long used yoga as a way to recover from alcohol and substance abuse. Practicing and teaching yoga allows for many benefits to assist you in your recovery. Many people find yoga helpful because it is practical, and it teaches you lessons about life and recovery. Additionally, yoga keeps your body healthy and…
Addiction Severity Impacts Effectiveness of Drug Treatment Addiction Recovery, Addiction TreatmentBy Lucida TreatmentMay 15, 2020Research shows that the effectiveness of drug treatment for addiction may depend on the phase of the addiction. Researchers found that their subjects responded differently to drug treatment depending on whether their cocaine addiction was in its early stages or fully-fledged. Currently, there are no drug treatments available for cocaine addiction in humans. However, researchers…
Focusing on Nutrition in Rehab Reduces Chances of Transfer Addiction Addiction TreatmentBy Lucida TreatmentMay 11, 2020Weight gain is a common side effect of going through rehab for drug or alcohol addiction. For many facilities, the primary goal is to get patients sober and to keep them sober. This is an understandable goal, but often, other health issues fall by the wayside as a result. For instance, smoking has long been…
