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5 Signs of Seasonal Depression

Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, Recovery / Dr. Beth Dunlap

If you experience unexplained sadness every year, particularly during winter and fall, you could be struggling with a mental health condition. Seasonal depression, also known as a seasonal affective disorder or SAD, happens every year around the same time when the seasons change. So, how can you tell when you or your loved ones have [...]

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4 Ways to Achieve Long Lasting Recovery

Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Rehab, Relapse / Dr. Beth Dunlap

How can I achieve long-lasting recovery? This is a question asked by almost everyone who is on the road to recovery. While going to rehab is the first step to long-term recovery, you have to put in a lot of work. Without the right tools and skills, you may relapse a few weeks after completing

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5 Ways to Reduce Anger in Addiction Recovery

Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Rehab / Dr. Beth Dunlap

The journey to recovery involves emotional lows and highs. During your addiction recovery, you will have both your triumph and down moments, and one of the emotions you will experience is anger. The primary reason for dealing with anger in recovery is that it is associated with relapse. Patients direct anger at themselves, specific people,

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How To Have a Sober Halloween

Recovery, Relapse, Sobriety / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Halloween celebrations provide an opportunity and the freedom to have fun. Many people choose to let loose during this time. It is in the spirit of the celebration since people explore their dark sides during Halloween. For someone who is recovering from addiction, this day comes with its fair share of temptations. Friends will try

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How to Celebrate World Mental Health Day

Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, Recovery / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Many people continue to suffer from a mental health disorder. Yet, most societies across the US and the world continue to neglect issues surrounding mental health. The number of people who can access mental health treatment services is still low. Mental health day seeks to address some of the issues around mental well-being. World mental

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3 Benefits Of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Addiction Treatment, Addiction Treatment, Recovery / Dr. Beth Dunlap

When dealing with any mental health or substance use disorder, therapy is an essential component for recovery. Through a comprehensive treatment and therapy program, you will be well on your way to healing. There are many therapy regimens useful for people struggling with substance abuse. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is one of the main ones that therapists

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What You Should Know About Self-Medicating With Alcohol

Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Rehab / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Overcoming addiction can be challenging for many people, which can be worse for those self-medicating with alcohol. If you find yourself in such a situation, it’s critical to seek the right treatment at a Northern Illinois rehab center to avoid severe consequences. Some people may want to quit drinking alcohol, but relapse after going through

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The Benefits of Individual Therapy

Addiction Treatment, Addiction Treatment, Anxiety Treatment, Recovery, Rehab / Dr. Beth Dunlap

An individual therapy program is a form of treatment where an expert helps a single person handle personal problems they’re experiencing. It’s also called talk therapy and can be useful in controlling symptoms that may influence your well-being. Read on for more information about the benefits of individual therapy and how Northern Illinois Recovery Center

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Relapse Prevention Techniques for Drug and Alcohol Addiction

Recovery, Relapse, Sobriety / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Recovery from alcohol or drug addiction is a prolonged process that doesn’t merely end with the completion of detoxification. Efficient relapse prevention techniques are vital for learning how to live a happy and sober life after leaving Northern Illinois Recovery's rehab center. It’s possible to have an alcohol or drug relapse, even if you have

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Common Fears About Sobriety

Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Relapse, Sobriety / Dr. Beth Dunlap

Most people will know the drug crisis in the United States. However, if you are in the middle of a drug addiction problem, you probably know this as well as anyone. Maybe you've thought about quitting drugs, but you have hesitated due to common fears about sobriety. Your actions are normal because quitting a habit

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