Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: February 25, 2022 Updated: February 3, 2022 Substance use disorder involves more than the physical dependence on drugs or alcohol. Most individuals who struggle with addiction have underlying emotional or mental issues that contribute to their substance use behavior. These underlying conditions may include…
Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: February 22, 2022 Updated: February 3, 2022 Group therapy is a fundamental aspect of the recovery process in addiction treatment. Each person in the group is struggling with similar issues and may share advice and encouragement with others. Participating in a group therapy program…
Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: January 23, 2022 Updated: December 22, 2021 Children’s physical and sexual abuse and neglect frequently occur in the U.S., considered public health issues. Most trauma experts agree that being exposed to these types of experiences in childhood can significantly raise a person’s risk of…
Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: January 14, 2022 Updated: December 22, 2021 The National Institutes of Health estimates that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects around 7.7 million adults in America. It is a serious mental health issue that requires serious care and a PTSD treatment program in some cases.…
Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: December 25, 2021 Updated: November 30, 2021 For many patients, traumatic events can lead to long-term mental health consequences. When survivors of violence or natural disasters develop a subsequent mental health issue, it’s called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Often, doctors see PTSD and addiction…
Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: November 22, 2021 Updated: October 29, 2021 If you or someone in your life is struggling with a substance use disorder, it can be hard to take the first step to get help, and it may be difficult to initially understand what level of…
Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: October 16, 2021 Updated: October 5, 2021 For far too many people, trauma and substance abuse are two sides of the same coin. Or like fire and tinder, one fueling the other and resulting in only more and more damage. But where does it…
Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: October 10, 2021 Updated: October 5, 2021 October 10th is World Mental Health Day, a chance for people to mobilize and raise awareness of mental health treatment across the globe. Every year we follow a different theme. But regardless of the structure in which…
Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: September 30, 2021 Updated: August 27, 2021 The complexity of addiction makes it challenging to treat, especially if you’re on your own. Just as addiction comes in many forms, though, so do therapies for addiction. Anyone who wants to curb their substance use can…
Added By Sierra Sage Recovery Services Sierra Sage Recovery Services Published: September 28, 2021 Updated: August 27, 2021 Anxiety changes the way you perceive the world. Not only can persistent anxiety make you more cautious and irritable, but anxiety attacks can destroy the better part of your day. Many people who suffer from anxiety turn…