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What to Expect From Virtual Addiction Treatment

Gateway Foundation

Addiction treatment plays a critical role for those with substance use disorders, but only a small percentage of individuals who need treatment receive it. Common barriers to in-person treatment include a lack of nearby providers or facilities and the inability to leave home due to family or job-related duties.

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How to Apply the Stages of Change Model to Addiction Treatment

Relias

In that time, researchers have found that the Stages of Change model can be useful when applied to addiction treatment. From helping individuals with substance use disorders to providing a framework to quit smoking, or any other addictive behavior, this model has proven efficacious. What is the Stages of Change model?

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10 Benefits of Yoga for Improving Health and Recovery

Pure Recovery California

Yoga as a practice is hugely beneficial for a person’s health and recovery. Utilizing yoga as a wellness tool and a way to stay healthy allows people, especially those in recovery for addiction and mental health issues, to focus on what the body can do on its own. Here are 10 Ways Yoga Can Improve Health and Recovery.

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7 Types of Gamblers

Gateway Foundation

Not all addictions are the same, which is true for those struggling with a gambling disorder. Understanding these gambler types can help you determine the best treatment for yourself or a loved one experiencing this condition. Gambling addiction often forms when people gamble to fulfill an emotional need.

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How to Quit Buying Scratch-Off Tickets

Gateway Foundation

Gambling for entertainment can become an obsession or a compulsion, and a person with a gambling addiction may spend more than they can afford to try to win the jackpot with scratch-off tickets. People can develop a scratch-off addiction, becoming a gateway to riskier activities or decision-making. Are Lottery Scratch-Offs Bad?

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How to Talk With Patients About Substance Use Disorder

Gateway Foundation

Psychologists have found that using medically accurate language can help dismantle stereotypes outside the clinical space while providing more effective, compassionate support for people with addiction. Here’s how you can alter your language to avoid these stigmas and create a safe, supportive environment for patients with addiction: 1.

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Molly vs. Ecstasy: What’s the Difference?

Gateway Foundation

MDMA Addiction and Withdrawal. The research on the risk of addiction to MDMA is varied. Still, there are plenty of signs that it has the potential to be just as addictive as other substances, mainly since it affects the same neurotransmitter systems as other drugs — norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin. MDMA Treatment Options.