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Craving Phenomena in Addiction & Rehabilitation

Craving Phenomena in Addiction & Rehabilitation

In the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book, the section entitled “The Doctor’s Opinion,” goes into detail regarding the physical component of craving found in most addicts.  This type of craving never appears in a normal drinker.  Dr. William D. Silkworth who wrote the Doctor’s Opinion, also believes that once an addict consumes an addictive substance that

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Obsession, What To Do When You’re Obsessed?

What is Obsession? An obsession is a thought process that manifests itself in the mind according to 12 Step literature.  It is an idea that overcomes all other ideas.  The thought tells the addict that they cannot be happy unless they are using the substances(s) they are craving.  They never feel satisfied unless they are

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Obsession, What To Do When You’re Obsessed?

Does insurance cover rehab?

Does insurance cover rehab? If you or someone you know is struggling with drug addiction, alcoholism, or any form of substance abuse disorder you may have wondered is rehab covered by insurance? Addiction and alcoholism are considered diseases and therefore many insurance companies will cover rehab treatment. Our rehab centers in Los Angeles county accepts

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Does insurance cover rehab?

5 Benefits Of Recreational Therapy

5 Benefits Of Recreational Therapy  Recreational therapy is also known as therapeutic recreation and it can benefit a wide range of patients. This systematic process utilizes activity-based treatment to help individuals. Eligible participants of this treatment include patients with: illnesses, disabling conditions, psychological issues, physical health, and substance abuse disorders. You might be wondering what

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5 Benefits Of Recreational Therapy

Equine Therapy

Benefits Of Equine Therapy Programs What is equine therapy? Equine psychotherapy programs incorporate horses into the therapeutic process in which patients engage in caring for and nurturing horses. Activities include feeding, grooming, and leading the horse while also being supervised by a mental health professional. Furthermore the goals for the patient include developing self esteem,

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Equine Therapy
Rationales and Excuses Used to Avoid Going to Treatment

Rationales and Excuses Used to Avoid Going to Treatment

Rationales and Excuses Used to Avoid Going to drug rehab: Perhaps one of the biggest fears of persons contemplating going into treatment for addiction are the ideas of stigma and shame. In Western Culture there are still a lot of misconceptions regarding addiction. Some people still look at addicts as being weak-willed and morally reprehensible individuals.

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