Posts by Heights Treatment
Dangers of Alcohol Withdrawal
One of the most difficult steps of addiction recovery is the withdrawal stage. For some substances, like alcohol, withdrawal can be dangerous to your health. For this reason, it’s important people seek professional assistance when attempting to sober up and kick their addiction to alcohol. In this article, we’re exploring the dangers of alcohol withdrawal.…
Read More5 Types of Drug Addiction
Substance abuse has a profound impact on your mental health. In 2014, 7.9 million people had both a substance use disorder and another mental illness. The more you know about the different types of drug addiction, the better prepared you will be to seek help or guide those you love toward treatment. In this article,…
Read MoreWhat is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
Dialectical behavior therapy is evidence-based psychotherapy used to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including mood disorders, suicidal ideation, and more. In this article, we’re taking a closer look at a common question we hear from people – what is dialectical behavior therapy? What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy? Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a…
Read MoreHow to Overcome Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a dangerous addiction that causes harm to both your physical health and mental health. While it may not seem like a big deal to you, your drinking habits may also negatively impact your professional career, your family life, and your financial stability. In this article, we’re taking a closer look at how to…
Read MoreThe Many Benefits of Equine Therapy
The benefit of integrating non-human animals into our therapy practices is becoming increasingly apparent. The recognition of the comfort provided when working with animals has been integrated into our courtrooms, our veterans’ assistance programs, and even our prisons. While the typical emotional support animal consists of one that can be easily transported, fed, and housed,…
Read MoreWhat is Intensive Outpatient Program?
Once making the very important decision to change your life for the better through committing to sobriety, you will find that you have access to quite a number of options available for support. For those who are able to afford the time and expense associated with full-time support, there is the option of receiving inpatient…
Read MoreHow to Build Healthy Relationships
The relationships you build in your life are important to your overall health. Developing and maintaining healthy relationships will ensure you have a healthy circle of friends, co-workers, family, and love life. These aspects all contribute to your social life, which can have a positive impact on your mental health and wellbeing. In this article,…
Read MoreHow to Stay Sober During the Holidays
It’s that time of year again. Despite the year 2020 being wildly different than most of us have experienced in the past, this time of year will undoubtly test addictive behavior. In order to help you stay sober during the holidays, we thought it might be helpful to share a few ideas. In this article,…
Read MoreWhat is a Partial Hospitalization Program?
For those who have need of intensive mental health and sobriety support, but also have family, job, school or other obligations which need attending to, a partial hospitalization program may be the best choice for treatment. Because it is a voluntary program, a successful participant will need to be dedicated to the idea of getting…
Read MoreTypes of Treatment for Addiction
There are several types of treatment for addiction professionals will recommend after an initial consultation and evaluation. These types of treatment are designed to help individuals based on a variety of elements, including everything from the type of addiction to the individual’s social environment. In this article, we’re exploring several common types of treatment for…
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