What Medications Are Used in MAT Drug Treatment?
If you’re struggling with an addiction to opioids or other drugs, you may be wondering what medication is used in MAT drug treatment. MAT, or Medication Assisted Treatment, combines different medications with behavioral therapy to help people overcome their addictions. This blog post will discuss the different types of medications used in MAT-assisted treatment and […]
What Are Effective Types of Group Therapy?
Group therapy can be used to provide relief to those struggling with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), alcohol and substance abuse, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other forms of trauma. It is a form of psychotherapy that is provided to multiple patients at the same time by one or more medical professionals. Most […]
What Are the Benefits of Holistic Addiction Treatment?
Addiction is a serious problem in America, and many people seek treatment. By employing the right treatment, many people can manage their addiction effectively. Over the years, healthcare providers have been embracing the holistic approach to health and wellness. The holistic approach has grown quite popular in addiction treatment as well. Individuals are becoming aware […]
What Is the Best Treatment for Dual Diagnosis?
An easy way to explain dual diagnosis is considering if you or someone you know has been diagnosed with a mental health condition, it’s important to get treatment. But what if you also have a substance use disorder? This is called dual diagnosis, and it’s important to address both conditions simultaneously. By learning what is […]
What is the Best Way to Detox From Alcohol?
If you are struggling with alcoholism, it might be time you get help. But what’s the best way to detox from alcohol? Too often, people try to go cold turkey, getting through their withdrawal symptoms without help, but this regularly leads to relapse. Next Wind Recovery is a New Jersey outpatient rehab center. If you […]
How to Avoid Relapse in Early Recovery
In terms of recovery success, crisis resolution is only half the battle. Achieving stability after a recovery program is often more challenging than recovery after an acute mental health crisis or addiction withdrawal. Drug and alcohol addiction relapse occurs when a person reinstates substance-seeking behavior.1 In mental health disorders, some define relapse as occurring when […]
Is Medication Assisted Treatment Effective?
If you or someone you love is struggling with opioid addiction or alcoholism, it might feel like some form of rehab isn’t enough. Those who have an opioid or alcohol addiction and don’t get MAT have the highest relapse rates and relapse within the first year of treatment. But with MAT, you can treat not […]
Why Do Police Officers Face Addiction & Mental Health Disorders?
Police officers have been identified as an at-risk population for developing substance abuse and mental health disorders. Limited research and low numbers of self-reported disorders make quality data on the prevalence hard to find. Still, anecdotal evidence and clinician experience suggest the numbers to be significant. Though data is limited, it is not hard to […]
What are the Benefits of Transgender Drug Rehab Programs?
Addiction treatment programs have higher successful outcomes when they are tailored to the specific needs of their clients. At Relevance Recovery, we offer targeted New Jersey drug rehab for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Our treatment program is designed to address specific LGBTQIA+ community concerns while providing a safe space to recover. Speak with an admissions coordinator today to […]
Is There Drug Rehab for Firefighters?
Everyone has heard the statement, “firefighters run in while others run out.“ But how do firefighters handle the stress of running into a life-threatening situation? Firefighters, police officers, and EMS are at a greater risk for developing stress-related disorders, substance abuse disorders, and many other behavioral health concerns. Based on this information, programs have been […]