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Can Benzos Help Me Get Sober?

Dana Hinders March 2, 2023

Benzodiazepines, commonly referred to simply as benzos, are a type of medication typically used to treat anxiety or insomnia. Although benzos have the potential to be addictive on their own, they are often used in medical detox to help people who are struggling with alcohol withdrawal symptoms. If you’ve been diagnosed with an alcohol use disorder, benzos may be able to help you get sober.    An Introduction to Benzos Benzodiazepines are a class of

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How to Find the Right Substance Abuse or Addiction Recovery Program: 6 Key Factors to Consider

Dana Hinders February 15, 2023

1. Evidence-Based Treatments Research-backed therapeutic approaches help ensure that clients get the care they need to sustain long-term sobriety. Addiction treatment centers should offer a wide array of therapeutic modalities, such as individual, family, and group counseling. Programs should also be designed for different genders, age groups, and other variables that may affect a client’s recovery goals. Waypoint Recovery Center’s residential addiction treatment program offers a wide range of evidence-based treatment options, including a Tactical

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What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

Dana Hinders May 25, 2022

Often, people with substance use disorders rely on drugs and alcohol to cope with unpleasant feelings like stress, sadness, or anger. In order to break the cycle of addiction, they need to learn healthy coping mechanisms. This is where dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can help.   About Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Dialectical behavior therapy is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). As such, it incorporates cognitive restructuring—a process by which participants are taught to identify negative

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PTSD and Addiction: There’s Always Hope for Recovery

Dana Hinders November 27, 2021

Understanding PTSD & Addiction Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder triggered by trauma and characterized by intrusive or disruptive thoughts about the event. PTSD is often associated with military veterans. But there are other non-combat stressors that can lead a person to develop the condition. For example, being the victim of sexual assault, living through a natural disaster, surviving a serious car accident. Or receiving a life-threatening medical diagnosis can also trigger

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5 Ways to Help a Loved One Seeking Addiction Treatment

Dana Hinders October 22, 2020

When a friend or family member is seeking addiction treatment, there are a number of ways you can show your support. The team at Waypoint Recovery Center‘s drug and alcohol addiction treatment center has created this list of tips to help you better understand what your loved one is going through and how you can help them build the foundation for a lasting recovery.   5 Ways to Help a Loved One Seeking Addiction Treatment

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Are You Enabling a Loved One’s Addiction?

Dana Hinders March 6, 2020

Having a spouse, parent, adult child, or other loved one who suffers from an addiction to drugs or alcohol is not easy. You hate to watch the person you care about struggle, but your efforts to help can do more harm than good when you end up enabling substance abuse. About Enabling The term enabling refers to any behavior that allows someone with an addiction to continue their substance abuse without experiencing the natural consequences

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Life After Residential Treatment: 6 Tips to Help Ease the Transition Back to Independent Living

Dana Hinders December 20, 2019

Waypoint Recovery Center’s residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment program provides evidence-based care and holistic support to men and women struggling with substance use disorders. Our programs help you build the skills necessary for a sober life, but we understand that graduating from residential treatment can leave you feeling uncertain about what the future will hold.    6 Tips to Help Ease the Transition Back to Independent Living We provide each client who graduates from

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CBT Techniques to Promote a Lasting Recovery

Dana Hinders September 24, 2019

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) puts patients in control of their recovery by helping them to modify dysfunctional thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. For men and women suffering from substance use disorders, CBT often plays a vital role in building the foundation for a lasting recovery.   About Cognitive Behavioral Therapy In CBT, the therapist is part teacher and part teammate. He or she provides education to help you better understand how your thoughts affect your behaviors

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What You Need to Know About Paying for Addiction Treatment

Dana Hinders July 10, 2019

There’s always hope for a sober future. Making the decision to seek addiction treatment is an act of bravery, but it’s natural to be worried about how you will afford the care you need. Every situation is unique, but there are several methods that can be used to pay for substance abuse treatment. Understanding your options before you choose a treatment program can help you take the first steps towards recovery with confidence.   Using

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What to Look for When Choosing a Recovery Center

Dana Hinders January 14, 2019

As you’re researching your recovery center options, there are several factors you should consider to help you choose the treatment that’s right for you.   7 Things to Look for When Choosing a Recovery Center Certified and Experienced Staff The heart of any residential treatment center is its staff. When you’re researching prospective treatment options, you should look for a facility led by experienced individuals with a history of successfully treating people with substance use

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