ABHC Blog
Why Does Addiction Affect Everyone Differently?
Have you ever wondered why some people develop substance use disorders while others do not? You may also wonder why some people experience more severe addictions than others that regularly use alcohol or other drugs. In general, addiction affects everyone differently...
Deciding Between Residential and Outpatient Programs
While deciding to seek treatment for your mental health or substance use disorder is excellent, you may feel stuck as you narrow down a treatment facility and program. With so many different facilities and programs to choose from, how do you know which will be the...
What Is Acceptance & Commitment Therapy?
Substance use and addiction often make people feel ashamed, guilty and distraught over their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Many people avoid seeking treatment and recovery because they think they are not yet ready to face the distressing emotions and consequences...
The 5 Stages of Grief
None of us are strangers to the feelings of grief. In general, grief is a normal response to loss. It most commonly occurs as a response to the death of a loved one or death in general. Grief is to be expected after experiencing a traumatic event or experiencing a...
How Addiction Impairs the Brain’s Reward Center
One of the largest misconceptions about addiction is that it is a choice. While addiction may develop from the initial decision to use substances, it takes over vital brain regions responsible for motivating individuals to carry out specific tasks and...
Leading Treatments for Depression
Depression is often a crippling condition. It is a severe but common mood disorder that can affect how a person thinks and feels and especially an individual's ability to carry out everyday responsibilities. Depression often co-occurs with substance use disorders...
Why Is Faith Important in Recovery?
Faith is often deemed a key component in the treatment and recovery process. Nearly 73% of treatment centers across the United States offer some sort of spirituality-based element in their programs. They recognize the contribution of faith in helping people overcome...
Creating a Crisis Plan in Addiction Recovery
Since recovery is a lifelong journey, there will inevitably be bumps in the road. These bumps are not only exclusive to the initial phases of recovery as they can pop out of seemingly nowhere years down the road. Unexpected adversity can put your sobriety in jeopardy....
Do I Need Medication to Manage My Mental Health?
Having a mental health disorder, and seeking and receiving treatment for it, is challenging for anyone that experiences it. However, the stigmas associated with those who struggle with mental health and need treatment act as barriers that only make recovery seem even...
Does My Mental Health Issue Make Me More Prone to Relapse?
Individuals in active recovery know the challenges involved in preventing relapse. Relapse is not a part of everyone's recovery journey. Still, it is a cue that a change may be needed regarding addiction treatment to fit the person's individualized needs in recovery...