Client-centered therapy is rooted in the belief that people are naturally driven towards positive development. When provided with authentic, non-judgemental support from a therapist, the client is encouraged to explore..
For many people with substance use disorders, the journey of recovery starts with drug and alcohol detox. Detox programs provide professional support and a safe environment during the withdrawal process...
Labor unions can provide special support to union members who are seeking treatment for drug or alcohol abuse. Many labor unions help members find and gain timely entry into treatment..
People receiving treatment for drug or alcohol addiction will be strongly encouraged and in many cases, required, to participate in group therapy, one of the most effective treatments for addiction...
A “teener” is a slang term used to refer to a specific amount of illegal drugs, namely one-sixteenth of an ounce, or 1.75 grams. It is typically used in reference..
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can affect people who have experienced or witnessed a terrifying, disturbing, painful, dangerous, tragic, and/or life-threatening event. Military veterans face..
Meditation involves clearing the mind of running thoughts, making it possible to exist fully in the present. It is described as a practice because learning to quiet the mind takes..
Refuge Recovery is an abstinence-based support program that exists to help people recover from drug and alcohol addiction or compulsive behaviors. The peer-led program is based on the teachings of..
Emergency medical services (EMS) workers report to the scenes of accidents and medical emergencies, administering urgent aid and life-saving measures. Consisting of emergency medical responders, emergency medical technicians, (EMTs), advanced..
Addiction puts families through a whirlwind of emotions, from helplessness and sadness to anger, confusion, anxiety, and fear. Family members may step in to provide their loved one with financial..
