Childhood trauma is significantly linked with high risks for alcohol and drug abuse in adulthood, according to a research study. “ACE” is an acronym for “Adverse Childhood Experiences,” a concept that was developed by the CDC Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences Study originally conducted from...
Does recovery ever really have an “end” when treatment is over? It can be best described as a life-long journey meant to be shared with loved ones. The new friendships you make, the bonds that form between you and others who really “get” you, will...
Life gets extremely stressful, but for those who suffer from low self-esteem, the vicissitudes of life can be particularly overwhelming, especially if they don’t have the proper coping life skills to manage stress. Effective coping life skills are rooted in inner strength; inner strength comes...
The Center for Prisoner Health and Human Rights reported that in 1980, 40,900 people were incarcerated for drug offenses, and by 2013, the numbers increased to 489,000 for drug-related crimes. For people in recovery, learning to skirt around the subject of criminal convictions during a...
Considering how common substance abuse is in the workforce, you may not be far off if you suspect an employee has a problem with it. Turning a blind eye to problematic changes in your employee’s quality of work will cost you a pretty penny, but...
Picking up the pieces after feeling like you’ve trashed your life is one of the hardest things to do. It requires courage, resilience, and humility to face your own demons while moving forward in life. Many who complete a 30-, 60- or 90-day treatment program...
Proper use of stress management techniques can make or break your sobriety. In their essence, anxiety and stress are ‘worry’ emotions rooted in fear of the unknown. Fielding these emotions on the road to recovery can be worrisome and exhausting. The alcoholic mind is very simple when...
Why is CBT all the hype, these days? Is the treatment method as effective as most treatment centers say it is? We wanted to provide you with a comprehensive overview of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, addressing the following questions: Who developed the CBT method? What does the CBT method...
As President Obama and his administration ties up loose ends and rushes to ensure that a legacy from the 44th presidency remains intact throughout the history of the United States, we felt at New Method Wellness substance abuse treatment center that it was the perfect...
As many of you have heard by now, on Sunday Saturday Night Live hosted a skit called 'Heroin AM,' which has caused an uproar in the addiction community. Here's our take on the skit, and the lessons we can learn about heroin addiction.
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