PTSD Treatment for First RespondersBlog, Mental Health Treatment, UncategorizedBy Clarity WayApril 2, 2020As a first responder, you see some of the most intense scenarios play out in front of you every day. You see suffering, pain, and trauma constantly. Even if you recognize just how important, valuable, and necessary the work you do is, that doesn’t mean its easy. It impacts your mental health and can lead…
What Is an Addiction Specialist?Addiction, Blog, UncategorizedBy Clarity WayApril 1, 2020It’s time to get help for drug or alcohol addiction. You are facing the most troubling time of your life, and you want to change. Yet, you may be finding that it is hard to know where to turn for help. Everyone has a different opinion, and there are so many drug and alcohol treatment…
Signs of CodependencyAddiction, Blog, Mental Health Treatment, UncategorizedBy Clarity WayMarch 31, 2020Living with someone who has an addiction to drugs or alcohol is never easy. Regardless of how many times you have tried to make it work, you may find yourself ignoring your needs so that you can make life easier for the person who has the addiction. As a result, you may start to exhibit…
CBT vs DBTBlog, Mental Health Treatment, Recovery, UncategorizedBy Clarity WayMarch 29, 2020Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) are both effective in treating both mental disorders and drug or alcohol addiction. Both are evidence-based methods that include both individual and group therapy led by a licensed treatment specialist. However, there are some differences between CBT vs DBT. Dialectical behavioral therapy is a form of…
How to Prevent a Panic AttackBlog, Mental Health Treatment, UncategorizedBy Clarity WayMarch 27, 2020Most panic attacks occur without warning. Furthermore, there is not always a clear trigger for a panic attack. Sometimes they can happen for no reason at all. For this reason, most people do not know how to prevent a panic attack. They may also not know the difference between a panic attack and an anxiety…
Opioid Epidemic 2019 StatisticsAddiction, Blog, Drug Abuse, UncategorizedBy Clarity WayMarch 25, 2020From 1999-2019, opioid epidemic 2019 statistics reveal that nearly 400,000 people died from an opioid overdose. From 1990 to 1999, deaths involving opioid-based prescription medication skyrocketed. In 2010, the heroin epidemic re-ignited, and from 2013 to 2019, synthetic opioids were to blame for countless deaths. Furthermore, fentanyl has accounted for nearly 20,000 deaths since 2016.…
Benefits of Group TherapyAddiction, Blog, Recovery, UncategorizedBy Clarity WayMarch 23, 2020A key component to completing your addiction treatment program is getting support from others on the path to recovery. Treatment centers offer group therapy as a way to provide support. In group therapy, you learn from others and share your thoughts during sessions. This is just one of many benefits of group therapy for drug or…
Dangers of Substance AbuseAddiction, Alcohol Abuse, Blog, Drug Abuse, UncategorizedBy Clarity WayMarch 21, 2020Substance abuse affects more than just the person who has the addiction. It can also affect their family, friends, and others around them. There are several dangers of substance abuse that can affect genetics and the environment or lead to co-occurring disorders. Children who are exposed at an early age may also start using drugs…
Meth Effects on TeethAddiction, Blog, Drug Abuse, UncategorizedBy Clarity WayMarch 19, 2020You’ve probably heard the term, ‘meth mouth.’ People use the phrase to refer to the meth effects on teeth. Meth is devastating to the health of teeth, according to the Journal of the American Dental Association. It can lead to a wide range of dental issues such as severe tooth decay, gum disease, and the…
Motivational Interviewing and AddictionAddiction, Alcohol Abuse, Blog, Drug Abuse, UncategorizedBy Clarity WayMarch 17, 2020The goal of motivational interviewing is to encourage you to get clean and stay clean. Through motivational interviewing, a treatment specialist can help you discover reasons why you should change and then take the first step toward recovery. Motivational interviewing and addiction key components in an addiction treatment program. A licensed therapist can help you…
