When someone is suffering from a substance use disorder, their entire family unit is affected. Working on relationships as part of addiction treatment is an important (and necessary) part of a successful recovery. Addiction fosters secrecy, lies, conflict, and breakdowns in communication that are hard to repair without professional intervention. Therefore, it may be difficult…
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Individual therapy involves a therapist working one-on-one with a patient to work through personal issues and challenges. In fact, it’s one of the primary elements of a comprehensive treatment plan for addressing addiction or mental health disorders. Patients engaged in a round of individual therapy attend sessions at least weekly. Most sessions last between one…
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Individual therapy is a tried-and-true intervention for alcoholism. In fact, it’s a leading treatment method used by addiction treatment providers like San Antonio Recovery Center. Individual therapy treats alcoholism by getting at the root causes behind an addiction and helping people modify thoughts and behaviors to better support sobriety. Self-understanding and self-acceptance are often lacking…
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You may be new to meditation therapy as part of addiction and mental health treatment programs. However, the practice of meditation itself is far from new. In fact, the practice is thousands of years old and only became popular in Western culture in the 1960s and 70s. An important part of addiction treatment and recovery…
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Most people know that illicit drugs like heroin and cocaine are addictive and harmful. But when it comes to marijuana, they might consider it a harmless substance. Unlike meth or crack, for instance, marijuana comes from a plant that grows in nature. Plus, some states have legalized its use, medicinal or otherwise. So, is marijuana…
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For years, the national average of individuals abusing drugs like heroin and alcohol has hovered around 8%. In Texas specifically, there have been some disconcerting trends. For example, more than 70% of teens admitted to experimenting with alcohol at one point in their lives. While cocaine use has gone down throughout the state, the abuse…
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No one should have to cope with addiction alone. In fact, those who seek rehab for drug addiction have a better chance of overcoming the disease. How does rehab help people conquer addiction? Learn about the many benefits many people gain by enrolling in drug rehab. Many are finding the joys of sobriety after using…
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It’s not wise to take mood disorders lightly. In fact, they are mental illnesses and can be serious conditions. Dismissing someone as “moody” isn’t a solution. Recognizing the signs of a mood disorder can help better equip you in getting yourself—or someone you care about—the help that is needed. A mood disorder can affect a…
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San Antonio Recovery Center is a full-service rehab center that specializes in alcohol and heroin addiction recovery. These addictions are especially prevalent in Texas and affect men and women alike. Addiction doesn’t discriminate, and neither do we. Our treatment programs are open to individuals of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Men who are struggling…
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Sometimes, a gender-based program helps men and women loosen up and share their feelings. That’s why our men’s rehab center program in San Antonio, TX focuses on the unique male perspective. At San Antonio Recovery Center, we provide our clients with a safe space, and we concentrate on making you as comfortable as possible during…
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