Why are Experiential Therapies Helpful with Addiction?
Why are Experiential Therapies Helpful with Addiction? When it comes to treating addiction, no two treatment plans are exactly the same. This is because no two addictions are exactly the same. Treatment isn’t a cookie-cutter experience; rather, it is important to work closely with the client to find what will work best for them and…
Does Trauma Lead to Addiction?
Does Trauma Lead to Addiction? Trauma is one of the main causes of addiction, whether knowingly or unknowingly. In fact, according to SAMHSA, 75 percent of women and men in substance abuse treatment report histories of abuse and trauma. Negative experiences from the past can have a major impact on an individual’s mental well-being to…
How Do I Know If I Am Addicted to My Prescription Medication?
How Do I Know If I Am Addicted to My Prescription Medication? Prescription overdose deaths from the abuse of painkillers have increased at an alarming rate in the last half-decade. Oftentimes, these medications are being prescribed to treat the pain caused by traumatic injury, such as a car crash, a fall, sports injury, and can…
What Are The Most Addicting Prescription Medications?
What Are The Most Addicting Prescription Medications? There are many reasons an individual might take prescription medications, such as anxiety disorders or pain management. They can be helpful for people with serious conditions to live a normal life when taken as directed. However, prescription drugs are one of the most highly abused substances. According to…
Dangers of Addiction to Prescription Drugs
What are the Dangers of Addiction to Prescription Drugs? Prescription drugs can be a helpful tool when taken as prescribed under the supervision of a medical professional for many reasons. It can help individuals recover from surgery, a painful injury, assist with anxiety or depression symptoms to help live a normal life, and more. However,…
Meet Dr. Greg Skipper, Creator of Seasons’ Executive Program
Meet Dr. Greg Skipper, Creator of Seasons’ Executive Program Dr. Greg Skipper is the creator of the Seasons’ Executive Program, called the Center for Professional Recovery (CPR), a unique addiction program developed especially for individuals who work in high-level and safety-sensitive positions. Learn more about Dr. Skipper, how he created the Executive Program, and how…
COVID-19 and Managing Your Triggers
COVID-19 and Managing Your Triggers The Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, creates the perfect storm for individuals suffering from addiction. Social distancing and quarantine measures have affected everyone’s lives for weeks now, and are slated to continue for at least another month. Luckily, if you are proactive enough, you can make the best of this…
Struggling to Stay Sober During Coronavirus?
Struggling to Stay Sober During Coronavirus? While there is never the perfect time – or easy time – to get sober, a global pandemic surely doesn’t help. During this time of increased uncertainty and stress while left to your own devices in self-quarantine, it can seem like sobriety is becoming more and more difficult to…
Surgery and Opioids: Can I Become Addicted?
Surgery and Opioids: Can I Become Addicted? Opioids are a powerful drug that was designed to help decrease significant pain. They can be a helpful resource for individuals who have experienced a terrible injury, are going through aggressive cancer treatments, or are in recovery from major surgery. Although they provide helpful benefits and comfort for…
Support During Recovery: Learning from Elton John and Eminem
Support During Recovery: Learning from Elton John and Eminem Support throughout the recovery process is crucial to successful, long-term sobriety. Support can come in the form of asking for help, support while in treatment, and ongoing support after becoming sober. This even includes famous multimillionaires, such as Eminem and Elton John. Likely one of the…
