Preparing for Rehab: What to Expect

What to Expect in Rehab Table of Contents What to Expect in Rehab Ways You Can Prepare for Rehab Get Your Finances or Legal Issues Sorted Out Take Care of Any Work Obligations Line Up Dependent or Pet Care Pack Your Bags in Advance Don’t Let Preparations Overwhelm You Addiction Treatment at Emerald Isle Health…

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Marijuana Rehab

Marijuana is among the most controversial topics in discussion today. Lawmakers in multiple places have considered whether it should be retained as a dangerous drug or should be recreational. In several states, the drug has seen widespread acceptance and even legalization. In other places, it is viewed as dangerous, and rightly so. There are many…

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Family Therapy for Mental Health

Family Therapy and Mental Health Table of Contents Family Therapy and Mental Health Why Family Support is Important Having Family Support in Recovery is Critical Understanding Mental Health Disorders How Family Therapy Works Emerald Isle Family Therapy for Mental Health Family Therapy to Help Accomplish Goals Paying for Family Therapy Emerald Isle Health & Recovery…

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Motivational Interviewing

Increasing Your Motivation for Positive Change Table of Contents Increasing Your Motivation for Positive Change What Is Motivational Interviewing Processes of Motivational Interviewing Applications for Motivational Interviews Who Does Motivational Interviewing Finding Your Voice With Motivational Interviewing Seek Motivational Interviewing Treatment at Emerald Isle Change can be difficult in the best of circumstances. This may…

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14 Signs of Repressed Childhood Trauma in Adults

What 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…

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Eating Disorders

Recovering From Disordered Eating Table of Contents Recovering From Disordered Eating What Is an Eating Disorder Types of Eating Disorders Signs and Symptoms of Eating Disorders Eating Disorder Causes and Risk Factors Eating Disorders Diagnosis Addiction and Eating Disorders Eating Disorder Treatment and Therapy Options Learn More About Recovery From Eating Disorders All people need…

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The Link Between Depression and Addiction

Some people tend to drink more when they are depressed, and others may report intensified feelings of sadness after drinking. But, are depression and alcohol actually linked; and, if so, how?   What is Depression? Table of Contents What is Depression? What is Alcoholism? The Link Between Depression and Addiction Does Alcohol Cure Depression? Does…

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Borderline Personality Disorder

Getting Help for Poor Emotional Regulation Table of Contents Getting Help for Poor Emotional Regulation What Is Borderline Personality Disorder Types of Borderline Personality Disorder Signs and Symptoms of BPD BPD Causes and Risk Factors BPD Treatment and Therapy Options Get More Information on Treating BPD The ability to regulate emotions is an important part…

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How Has COVID-19 Impacted the Mental Health of Individuals Around the World?

How COVID-19 is Affecting Mental Health Is there a link between mental health disorders and COVID-19? This an important question to consider, even now more than a year after the pandemic began. That is true because COVID’s personal and social effects have added a tremendous amount of strain to everyday life. In turn, high levels…

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What Is A SMART Recovery Meeting?

Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) is a method of overcoming substance use disorder. However, while most people might be familiar with 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, SMART is a relatively new approach to recovery. SMART helps people overcome their addiction by teaching them how to spot the negative thoughts that lead to…

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