How to Help a Family Member with Bipolar DisorderHelp Blog, Mental Health Treatment, RecoveryBy Clarity WaySeptember 2, 2019If you’re wondering how to help a family member with bipolar disorder, then it’s essential to know where to start. In fact, one of the best things you can do is get educated on the truths and myths of bipolar disorder. For example, it is a treatable mental health disorder, and it doesn’t mean that…
Managing Anxiety and Insomnia in Addiction RecoveryBlog, Help BlogBy Clarity WayMarch 31, 2017Anxiety and insomnia are common problems for people in treatment for substance use disorders. In many cases, these issues were present prior to substance abuse, were masked during the addiction, and have now resurfaced in sobriety.
5 Essential Requirements for a Detox EnvironmentHelp BlogBy Clarity WayMarch 24, 2017Overcoming addiction is one of the hardest things you’ll have to do in your life, and the initial detox is the most challenging part. While your success depends on your commitment to making a positive change in your life, addiction experts know that detox is a particularly sensitive time, and detox facilities aim to provide…
Staying Connected to the Outside World During Residential Drug RehabBlog, Help BlogBy Clarity WayFebruary 15, 2017By Robert Matylewicz, DO, ABAM, Medical Director at Clarity Way It’s common for inpatient drug rehab centers to prohibit clients from using smartphones and laptops during their stay. At first glance, this seems to make sense. Shouldn’t people be detached from stressors and potential triggers and focus only on treatment? What if their dealer texts…
How Psychodrama Helps Heal Past TraumaBlog, Help BlogBy Clarity WayJanuary 19, 2017Psychodrama has been around for nearly 100 years and can be an effective tool for helping people struggling with a number of challenges, including addictions and trauma. Psychodrama therapy techniques can help people give voice and action to areas of their lives that have kept them stuck. Those areas are what may be hindering their…
The Purpose of Therapy Dogs and Other Animals in RehabHelp BlogBy Clarity WayJanuary 21, 2016Dogs are truly our best friends. Having a therapy dog or another animal while in rehab can really help people in recovery learn to live and love again. Clarity Way has a therapy dog who loves to interact with residents, and this interaction helps them feel more at home and at ease as soon as…
How to NOT Respond When a Celebrity with a Drug History Passes AwayHelp BlogBy Clarity WayJanuary 7, 2016It seems as though almost every day a familiar face flashes across the screen with an announcement that so-and-so has passed away. When that famous person has a history of drug or alcohol abuse, many commentators immediately mention it, as if the person’s death is always attributable to drugs or alcohol. With social media making…
Why Aftercare MattersHelp BlogBy Clarity WayDecember 17, 2015If you have ever been addicted to alcohol or drugs, you know how scary it can be to return to the “real” world after rehab ends. Aftercare bridges the gap between the sanctuary of rehab and the chaos of normal life and is the difference-maker in many recovery stories. Here is why you need to…
Relapsed? Here’s What to Do — and What Not to DoHelp BlogBy Clarity WayDecember 3, 2015Did you know that most people who were once addicted to drugs or alcohol relapse after getting sober? Cravings, emotions, and stress lead many individuals to make impulsive decisions they later regret. If you started drinking or using drugs again, here is how you can get back on the road to sobriety. Don’t Panic Before…
How to Find the Right AA SponsorHelp BlogBy Clarity WayNovember 26, 2015If you’re like many people who are addicted to alcohol or drugs, then you know how frustrating it is to hear people who haven’t been addicted talk about quitting and staying sober. After all, how could anyone possibly understand what it’s like if they haven’t been through it themselves? That’s why getting a sponsor is…
