Solution-Focused Brief Therapy SFBT: Techniques, Applications, and Effectiveness

The shorter time frame of this type of therapy not only encourages clients to work efficiently towards their goals but also makes it more accessible and cost-effective. SFBT stands out from other forms of therapy by placing the focus on clients’ strengths and resources rather than analyzing their problems or symptoms. At the Bay Area CBT Center, we accept… Continuar lendo Solution-Focused Brief Therapy SFBT: Techniques, Applications, and Effectiveness

Brain Pathways to Recovery from Alcohol Dependence

Alterations to brain structure and function during chronic alcohol use can make it tough for people to stop drinking, despite their best intentions. For instance, the prefrontal cortex – an area involved in planning and decision-making – may become less active, making it harder for people with AUD to make healthy decisions. There are three… Continuar lendo Brain Pathways to Recovery from Alcohol Dependence

Alcohol and Diabetes: Risks and Effects

The most pronounced reduction in volume is observed in the right dorsolateral-prefrontal cortex, right anterior insula, and right Nucleus Accumbens (NAc), as well as the left amygdala [5]. Dopaminergic neurons, responsible for transmitting information to the nucleus accumbens (NAc) shell, display a heightened sensitivity to alcohol. Studies have shown that even low doses of alcohol… Continuar lendo Alcohol and Diabetes: Risks and Effects

Addiction Programs

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket. The program’s foundation rests on proven 12… Continuar lendo Addiction Programs

Alcoholic dementia: Definition, symptoms, treatment

Learn how alcohol misuse damages brain cells, contributes to cognitive decline, and how early intervention, sobriety, and support can prevent and manage this condition. Alcohol-related dementia with changes in mental status, memory loss, and personality may be the consequence of longstanding alcohol consumption. However, if you catch the signs early, it is possible to reverse… Continuar lendo Alcoholic dementia: Definition, symptoms, treatment

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

What is needed is any type of care or program that facilitates not merely a drug-free life but the pursuit of new goals and new relationships. There are many roads to recovery, and needs vary from individual to the next. Others do well on their own making use of available community resources. The endpoint is… Continuar lendo Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Here are things you can do to maintain sobriety in the holiday season

It’s also okay to let people know that you aren’t comfortable visiting specific locations or spending time with specific groups of people. One of the best exit plans for any recovering addict is simply giving yourself permission to say no. Here’s a look at what they said, including a breakdown by generations. “During this holiday… Continuar lendo Here are things you can do to maintain sobriety in the holiday season

How to Overcome an Addiction

You may not be able to eliminate every trigger, but in the early stages of recovery it’s best to avoid triggers to help prevent cravings and relapse. Triggers can be any person, place, or thing that sparks the craving for using. Common triggers include places you’ve done drugs, friends you’ve used with, http://rblogger.ru/2012/12/10/hardcore-seperstar/ and anything… Continuar lendo How to Overcome an Addiction

Here Are Ways to Recognize High-Functioning Alcoholism

Over time, you may struggle to maintain social and familial obligations and relationships. These people have jobs, active social lives, or happy families at home. In addition, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), alcohol misuse like binge drinking and heavy drinking can increase your risk for developing alcohol use disorder… Continuar lendo Here Are Ways to Recognize High-Functioning Alcoholism

The 11 Best Electrolyte Drinks of 2024

Good nutrition in recovery can also boost your mental health—an important factor in maintaining your sobriety. Each serving contains 400 milligrams of eleuthero, aka Siberian ginseng, an herb that supports endurance capacity and improves cardiovascular function. In addition, Rhodiola rosea performs as an adaptogen, helping your body respond better to exercise stress. Some studies have… Continuar lendo The 11 Best Electrolyte Drinks of 2024