Common Addiction Treatment Methods
900 words|4.5 min read|If you are going to pursue addiction treatment, you want to pursue it with the knowledge that it works — otherwise, what's the point? Addiction [...]
CARF Accreditation What Does it Mean?
855 words|4.3 min read|When you start looking for a mental health and addiction treatment facility, you want to make sure you're receiving the best form of treatment. After [...]
Understanding Trauma-Informed Care and Why It’s Important
900 words|4.5 min read|Trauma-informed care is a commonly used phrase, but many individuals wonder what it means, how it's applied to treatment and what the benefits are for [...]
What Is Psychoeducation?
943 words|4.7 min read|When you start treatment for a substance use problem, you're likely to encounter some new lingo. Terms like "inpatient," "medication management," treatment plan" and "continuum [...]
The Role of Family Support in Addiction Treatment
890 words|4.5 min read|While you may be thrilled to hear that your loved one is taking steps to pursue recovery and overcome an addiction they've been battling, you [...]
The Benefits of Partial Hospitalization Programs
878 words|4.4 min read|When you're seeking treatment for substance use or mental health disorders, many questions arise: what types of programs are there? What level of treatment do [...]
Treatment Modalities for Addiction Therapy
3625 words|18.1 min read|Treatment modalities for addiction therapy refer to the way in which treatments for addiction are administered. Modalities include the treatment setting, the treatment approach and the components [...]
Self-Searching: What it Means to Find Yourself in Recovery
930 words|4.7 min read|Addiction takes the control you once had and makes it feel unreachable. The urge to use drugs or alcohol can gnaw at you all day [...]
The Holistic Approach to Addiction Recovery
2646 words|13.2 min read|What is Holistic Therapy? Holistic therapy is a form of healing that takes into consideration the whole person, not just one aspect. This is especially important [...]
Understanding the Stigma Surrounding Addiction
827 words|4.1 min read|Addiction can conjure up numerous images. People may picture an individual who binges on drinks on weekends and skips family commitments. Others may picture a [...]
Can Acupuncture Help Individuals Find Relief from Substance Dependence?
933 words|4.7 min read|There's a growing trend in mental health and addiction treatment to find alternative, non-medical interventions. Many individuals prefer natural healing and are cautious about the [...]
Biofeedback Bed Now at Silvermist!
221 words|1.1 min read|As part of our commitment to holistic therapies, Silvermist now offers an on-site BioLounge. The BioLounge provides BioSound Healing Therapy, an option for clients who struggle with [...]
I Want to Seek Addiction Treatment: Now What?
833 words|4.2 min read|One of the hardest steps in the recovery process is the first one — the one where you decide that you need to seek treatment. [...]
Is Inpatient Treatment Right for Me?
734 words|3.7 min read|If you have made the choice to pursue addiction or mental health treatment, we wouldn't be surprised if you felt incredibly overwhelmed in your search [...]