Don’t Worry – There Are A Ton Of Sober Hobbies You’ll Love Table of Contents Don’t Worry – There Are A Ton Of Sober Hobbies You’ll Love Your Sober Relationships Are Stronger You Can Enjoy Old Sober Hobbies Again You Are Physically Healthier You Are Mentally Healthier Payment Information How to Get Help For many…
Read ArticleThe Benefits of Art Therapy for Recovery Table of Contents The Benefits of Art Therapy for Recovery What Is Art Therapy? Training for Art Therapists Is Art Therapy for Adults, Too? Settings for Art Therapy Near You Applications for Art Therapy Benefits of Art Therapy for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Mental Health Treatment and Art…
Read ArticleCoping With Lingering Traumatic Reactions Table of Contents Coping With Lingering Traumatic Reactions What is Trauma Anyway Common Reactions to Trauma Less Common Reactions to Trauma Trauma and Mental Health Issues Trauma and Substance Abuse Defining a Trauma Trigger Types of Trauma Triggers Identifying Your Personal Triggers Therapy Approaches for Trauma Treatment Specific Tools and…
Read ArticleWhat’s Next After Treatment and/or Rehab Table of Contents What’s Next After Treatment and/or Rehab Staying Active for Your Recovery Sober Living Options Relapse and Recovery for Life After Addiction Repairing Relationships in Recovery Additional Tips and Suggestions Learn More About Life After Addiction at Emerald Isle So you have done the hard work of…
Read ArticleNow in its 32nd year, National Recovery Month is observed every September as a way to spread awareness and education on addiction and mental health; help to break the stigma of addiction, and celebrate those who have made tremendous progress in their path to recovery. In addition, we also celebrate the advancements made in treatments…
Read ArticleRemember the holidays when you were a child? Before the thought of a sober holidays was even a figment in your mind. With Labor Day coming up fast to mark the start of the holiday season, there’s not time like the present to brush up on your approach to sober holidays this year. No matter…
Read ArticleFeeling Lost in Recovery Table of Contents Feeling Lost in Recovery What Treatments are Offered in Recovery? What is Psychiatry in Recovery? Psychotherapy Versus Psychoanalysis Psychoanalysis is a Form of Therapy Final Note on Psychiatry Vs. Psychotherapy Vs. Psychoanalysis When I got to recovery I was overwhelmed. I was facing a 20-year cocaine addiction. I…
Read ArticleEveryone’s Situation is Unique Table of Contents Everyone’s Situation is Unique Family History When to Get Help Coping with Mental Health What causes someone to be an alcoholic? We can all come up with a few common reasons off the top of our head. Childhood trauma, depression, parents drank, etc. Although a lot of people…
Read ArticleThe term “Freebasing” might be a little bit more obscure to non-addicts, but to anyone in the world of cocaine, it’s quite familiar. I was a cocaine addict for most of my young adulthood and I knew for a fact that it was destroying my life. It is easy for freebase to take over, quickly…
Read ArticleTrauma Table of Contents Trauma Trauma and Addiction Forwards or Backwards Recovery from Trauma and Addiction When I was 5, I experienced a tragedy. I lost my best friend, Sarah. She died in a house fire with her entire family. I never got over it. I thought I had moved on though. The years passed.…
Read ArticleWhen You’ve Tried Everything Else There are times in recovery where you feel totally hopeless and that you’ve tried everything. A lot of alternative recovery methods may seem like they aren’t for you, but when you’ve done everything else, is there really a choice? Recovery is just as scary a process as it is rewarding.…
Read ArticleWhat is an Addiction Recovery Journey? Table of Contents What is an Addiction Recovery Journey? Understanding The Process of Getting Clean What is Substance Abuse? The Physical Effects of Substance Abuse How Substance Abuse Can Impact Your Mental Health Treatment Options 6 Quotes to Inspire Your Addiction Recovery Journey Let Us Help You Get…
Read ArticleThis past month, former Philadelphia Flyers Chris Therien celebrated 10 impressive years sober. After 15 long years of struggling with addiction, relapses — eventually making his way to his journey to recovery — Therien is ready to share his story and spread awareness on the dangers of addictions. Table of Contents From Social…
Read ArticleHoliday Triggers are Normal Table of Contents Holiday Triggers are Normal Everyone’s Path is Unique, No Need for FOMO Clarity Goes a Long Way I’ve spent many a St. Patrick’s Day out of my mind drunk. I’ve embarrassed myself every year in one way or another due to my drinking. Sobriety is not normally…
Read ArticleReality TV has been a mainstay of American television since the mid-90s. The tried-and-true formula of taking individuals and sticking them into a situation to see how they react has launched many entertainment careers. One of the personalities that it has thrown into the limelight is Zac Clark. The 37-year-old New Jersey resident came out…
Read ArticleEMDR as a Treatment for Serious Trauma Table of Contents EMDR as a Treatment for Serious Trauma What Is EMDR EMDR and Trauma The Real-World Benefits of Trauma Processing With EMDR EMDR as an Aid to Counseling or Other Therapies Inpatient Trauma Treatment and EMDR Dealing With Treatment-Resistant Trauma Where Can You Find Professional EMDR…
Read ArticleThe Link Between the Increase in Opioid Use Disorder and COVID-19 Table of Contents The Link Between the Increase in Opioid Use Disorder and COVID-19 Why Are People Turning to Opioids During The Pandemic? How Serious is the Increase Among Opioid Use Disorder and COVID-19? Ways to Help People Struggling with Opioid Addiction Among the…
Read ArticleThe Recovery Process for Ozzy Osbourne’s Sobriety and Jack Osbourne’s Sobriety Table of Contents The Recovery Process for Ozzy Osbourne’s Sobriety and Jack Osbourne’s Sobriety The Genetic Marvel and Why it Was a Difficult Process Toward Ozzy Osbourne’s Sobriety Jack Osbourne’s Personal Demons Addiction and the Osbourne Family The Power of Rehabilitation Healing a Family…
Read ArticleWhat is Ativan? Table of Contents What is Ativan? Understanding Ativan and Pregnancy Effects and Abuse of Ativan While Pregnant Mental Illness and Benzos How Does Someone Abuse Benzos? Treatment Payment Information How to Get Help Ativan is a benzodiazepine, or benzos that doctors prescribe to help people with anxiety. It works by…
Read ArticleRehab Offers the Path to Recovery Table of Contents Rehab Offers the Path to Recovery Life Skills for Recovery 5.) Purpose of Life Skills for Recovery 8.) Become your Own Best Friend Recovery Skills I Learned in Rehab Recovery at Emerald Isle While in rehab, I had the chance to reset my life. It’s…
Read ArticleAvoiding the Temptation that the Holidays Bring Table of Contents Avoiding the Temptation that the Holidays Bring Plan Ahead Remember to H.A.L.T Have Your Props Ready Avoid Known Triggers Focus on People, Not Drinking Find New Ways to Celebrate Do Not Let Holiday Parties Derail Your Sobriety For most people, the holidays are a…
Read ArticleWhy is Meth Such a Menace? Table of Contents Why is Meth Such a Menace? Meth Damages Your Mind How Many People in the U.S. Use Meth? How Many People Are Addicted? Why is Meth Addictive? Other Problems Caused by Meth Meth Use and Mental Illness Getting Treatment for Your Problems Seek Help for Meth…
Read ArticleMaking Time for Addiction Treatment Table of Contents Making Time for Addiction Treatment How Much Time Will I Need? Dangers of Combining Substances Asking for Time off Work for Addiction Treatment Treatment Payment Options How to Get Help When you need addiction treatment, you will find yourself noticing it in a variety of ways.…
Read ArticleTalking to a Loved One About Their Addiction Table of Contents Talking to a Loved One About Their Addiction Understanding Addiction Signs of Addiction Treatment Intervention vs. Individual Conversations Other Considerations Payment Options How to Get Help When someone is battling an addiction, it can be hard for them to admit…
Read ArticleThe Saddest Day: A Friend’s Overdose Table of Contents The Saddest Day: A Friend’s Overdose Understanding The Psychological Impact of a Friend’s Overdose Death Effective Ways to Deal With Your Friend’s Overdose When Grief Is Too Much Why Choose Emerald Isle for Grief Therapy and Treatment Like many Americans, you may find you need to…
Read ArticleThe Connection Between Stress and Sobriety Table of Contents The Connection Between Stress and Sobriety Understanding Stress Effects of Stress and Addiction on Sobriety Stress and Substance Abuse Relapse Important Factors in Stress and Sobriety Drug Addiction Treatment and Rehab Options Why Choose Emerald Isle for Drug Addiction Treatment and Rehab In today’s…
Read ArticleAbusing Prescription Drugs Table of Contents Abusing Prescription Drugs Ways Prescription Drugs are Abused Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs Why Opioids are Dangerous Prescription Drug Abuse and Addiction Disorder and Overdose Rates Related to Prescription Drugs Treatments for Prescription Drug Abuse and Addiction Paying for Prescription Drug Addiction Rehab Emerald Isle Prescription Drug Addiction Rehab Centers…
Read ArticleHow to Stay Sober During Social Distancing Table of Contents How to Stay Sober During Social Distancing Video Chat with Your Sponsors and Therapists Staying Sober – Attend Virtual AA or NA Meetings Set up Virtual Meetings with Your Support Group With social distancing measures strictly in place, many individuals in recovery are left without…
Read ArticleRecovery is a challenging journey that extends far beyond the walls of treatment centers. For many individuals, staying sober while navigating the demands of a professional life can be particularly daunting. Employers have a unique opportunity — and responsibility — to foster workplaces that support employees in recovery, benefiting not only those individuals but the…
Read ArticleWhat is Alcoholics Anonymous? Table of Contents What is Alcoholics Anonymous? What are the benefits of AA attendance? What to expect from an AA meeting Finding AA meetings in Maricopa county. Finding an AA-friendly rehab in Maricopa county. Get sober with a holistic rehab and AA in Maricopa County. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship…
Read ArticleMany people who are still in addiction or newly sober have problems with character defects. They manipulate, they obsess, and they get angry inappropriately. These defects can cause serious problems for this person and the people around them. You might be familiar with some of the symptoms from your own experiences. You may even know…
Read ArticleMarijuana addiction is a very real phenomenon and one that is becoming increasingly common as the drug becomes more socially acceptable. While marijuana might not be as physically addictive as some other substances, it can be just as difficult to break free from its grip as other forms of hard drug addiction. A rehab for…
Read ArticleHelpful Approaches to Dealing with Trauma Table of Contents Helpful Approaches to Dealing with Trauma What is the Safe and Sound Protocol? What does the sound protocol (SSP) involve? SSP and social engagement systems Polyvagal theory and the autonomic nervous system Changing Stress Responses Triggered by Trauma What is the vagus nerve? What is the…
Read ArticleWhat is trauma? Table of Contents What is trauma? Signs of repressed childhood trauma in adults Anxiety disorders Depression Dissociative Episodes Low self-esteem Anger Hypervigilance What can cause childhood trauma? Forms of Abuse Neglect as a Child Treatments for Unresolved childhood trauma Childhood trauma: You’re not alone Treat repressed childhood trauma at Emerald Isle When…
Read ArticleWhy Test for Childhood Trauma? Table of Contents Why Test for Childhood Trauma? What is an ACE? ACE childhood trauma test What tests can be done for ACEs? How to reduce the mental illness impact of ACEs The CDC-Kaiser ACE study ACEs and addiction ACEs and mental health How childhood sexual abuse can affect adults…
Read ArticleWhat is trauma bonding? Table of Contents What is trauma bonding? How do trauma bonds begin? How to get out of an emotionally abusive relationship What kind of people are vulnerable to trauma bonds? What type of trauma leads to a trauma bond? How to recover from an abusive relationship Trauma bonding and Stockholm syndrome…
Read ArticleSometimes the past doesn’t remain in the past. It may come as a shock to someone who suffered childhood trauma to find that the traumatic issues they faced as a kid persists in adulthood. It’s natural to be concerned that your past traumatic experiences will have a negative impact on your present well-being, relationships, and…
Read ArticleIf someone you knew was abusing crystal meth, would you know? Many people would say yes. While crystal meth is a powerful drug that does cause many people to exhibit clear signs of abuse – this isn’t always the case. In fact, it’s not unheard of for many users to go years without parents, siblings,…
Read ArticleDuring mentally and physically traumatic events, the brain often uses some form of defense mechanism to avoid long-term damage from the trauma. For example, let’s say you were being beaten severely or tortured. The mind can’t fathom this situation, so it’s unable to process what’s going on at the moment. When this happens, the individual…
Read ArticleEuphoric recall, what is it exactly? Table of Contents Euphoric recall, what is it exactly? Euphoric recall and its rose-colored glasses Does euphoric recall have an impact on addiction? Euphoric recall and its influence on addiction recovery The experience of the addict with euphoric recall Find Real Hope for Lasting Recovery at Emerald Isle Euphoric…
Read ArticleAntidepressants have long been used to treat mental disorders. Over the years, their adoption has led to in-depth research about how these drugs can aid someone seeking to overcome these illnesses. Depression is one of the most prevalent mental illnesses afflicting persons across the world in the modern day. According to the WHO, an estimated…
Read ArticleMorality is a fluid thing, but it has an extreme impact on how we see the world and interact with it. Moral Reconation Therapy is a method of treatment that can help a person come to terms with their current situation. In our guide, we explore what exactly this form of therapy does and how…
Read ArticleMeth Vs Cocaine In Terms Of Popularity Table of Contents Meth Vs Cocaine In Terms Of Popularity Cocaine Vs Meth: Effects and Side Effects Meth Vs Cocaine: The Crash Will Come The Risks Of Fentanyl In Meth and Cocaine What Are Relapse Triggers For Meth and Cocaine Finding Treatment For Cocaine And Meth I arrived…
Read ArticleThe Rise of Fentanyl In America Table of Contents The Rise of Fentanyl In America Is Fentanyl Dangerous? What Is a Fentapill? Can you overdose from a single fentapill? The Risks of Buying Prescription Drugs Online What To Do When Someone Overdoses? Seeking Treatment For Opioid And Opiate Use Effective Methods of Treating Fentanyl Addiction…
Read ArticleThe Physical and Psychological Effects of Trauma Table of Contents The Physical and Psychological Effects of Trauma What is Unresolved Trauma? Physical Symptoms of Unresolved Trauma 8 Psychological Factors of Unresolved Trauma Get Help for Unresolved Trauma and Find Joy Whether you were a victim of early childhood trauma or experienced something traumatic later in…
Read ArticleThe Benefits of Experiential Psychotherapy Table of Contents The Benefits of Experiential Psychotherapy What Is Psychodrama The Roles and Phases of Psychodrama Therapy What Techniques Are Used in Psychodrama How Can Psychodrama Help With Addiction and Trauma Does Psychodrama Work With Dual Diagnosis Disorders Psychodrama as a Component of Holistic Treatment Travelling for Inpatient Treatment…
Read ArticleHelping a Loved One Seek Appropriate Alcohol Treatment Table of Contents Helping a Loved One Seek Appropriate Alcohol Treatment Living Alongside an Alcohol Use Disorder What Is the Treatment Process for Alcoholism How to Get Help for an Alcoholic Loved One Ways to Present Rehab to a Loved One in Denial How to Help Even…
Read ArticleCoping With Your Urges to Drink or Take Drugs Table of Contents Coping With Your Urges to Drink or Take Drugs What Is An Urge Behavioral Therapy and Addiction Treatment Overview What Is Urge Surfing Steps Used to Urge Surf Effectively The Evidence for Mindfulness Practices Using Urge Surfing to Improve Daily Living Using Urge…
Read ArticleCoping With Drug Dreams During Addiction Recovery Table of Contents Coping With Drug Dreams During Addiction Recovery What Is a Drug Dream The Basis of Drug Dreams in Recovering Individuals What Do Relapse Dreams Mean Are Drinking and Drug Dreams Common for Sober People Night Terrors and Dreaming of Drug Use Steps to Get Rid…
Read ArticleHow Does Addiction Harm The Family Members Of Those Struggling With Substance Abuse? Table of Contents How Does Addiction Harm The Family Members Of Those Struggling With Substance Abuse? Understanding Alcohol And Drug Addiction Dysfunctional Roles Found In Families Of Addiction Services That Can Help Families Affected By Substance Abuse Learning Healthy Boundaries And Better…
Read ArticleRecovery takes time, and there’s always a chance that relapse may occur. However, part of the journey to recovery is having the right kind of support network to help. The overall responsibility will always be with the recovering person, but the task does require help from external sources. Friends and family provide some of that…
Read ArticleHave you ever thought that your brain plays a much larger part in your wellness than just your mental health? Medical professionals would agree. The mind-body connection is the feedback loop between your thoughts and your feelings. “Feeling” here doesn’t mean the emotions you feel, but rather your physical condition. When you feel a certain…
Read ArticlePsychosis is a catch-all term that refers to when a person loses touch with reality. When a person is in the grips of psychosis, it’s nearly impossible to tell the difference between reality and what’s in their heads. In popular culture, many people associate psychosis with other mental illnesses, but it can also be a…
Read ArticleWe think of marijuana as a harmless substance, but it quickly led me to harder drugs that nearly took my life. The great people at Emerald Isle were able to get me through my struggle and open my eyes to the dangers of gateway drugs like marijuana. I’ve always dealt with depression off and on…
Read ArticleOnce I found myself falling victim to a full-fledged fentanyl addiction, I knew I was gambling with death even more than I was before. I became addicted to opiates in my teenage years and eventually ended up becoming a heroin addict. When I was introduced to fentanyl, it almost killed me. I overdosed the first…
Read ArticleFinding the Help You Need in Scottsdale, AZ Table of Contents Finding the Help You Need in Scottsdale, AZ About Scottsdale and Its Surrounding Area Why Choose Addiction Treatment in Scottsdale Choosing an Alcohol Rehab in Scottsdale Features of Scottsdale Drug Treatment The Top Scottsdale Methadone Clinic and Detox Facilities Choosing Scottdale for Long-Term Recovery…
Read ArticleCoping With Post-Holiday Depression Table of Contents Coping With Post-Holiday Depression Are the Post-Holiday Blues Real What Causes the Post-Holiday Blues What About Diet and a Post-Christmas Sugar Crash Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder Stress and Relief Around the Holidays Tips for Beating the Post-Holiday Blues Going Gently Into New Year’s Resolutions Learn More About…
Read ArticleRecovery is a constant learning process. You learn a lot from the people you meet and listen to in meetings. You learn a lot about yourself. I’ve learned more about myself through the program at Emerald Isle Health and Recovery than I have at any other point in my life. The power of reflection cannot…
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