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If you are like millions of Americans who struggle with substance use disorders (SUDs), there is a significant chance you are not currently accessing addiction treatment. By some estimates, 10% of people who need help with addiction do not receive it. Other estimates are much higher. Your reading this indicates that you are in the…
Why do some addiction rehab centers focus on nutrition? What people eat has an enormous impact on general well-being. Nutrition impacts mood and brain health, affecting people’s recovery and general mental health. Painted Desert offers a nutrition therapy program in Utah for women seeking addiction treatment. If you or someone you know is considering entering…
Nutrition therapy is part of a whole-person approach to mental health and addiction treatment. The impact of what and how you eat on your physical and mental health is profound. Your body runs on the fuel you provide through food, and your brain is at the control center of that body, also getting its power…
Nutrition is integral to addiction therapy as it provides the fuel your body needs to get through withdrawal and recovery. At the same time, it also replenishes the many nutrients depleted by drug or alcohol abuse. Painted Desert Recovery’s Utah nutrition therapy program offers addiction treatment for women, addressing the whole person—body and mind. Preparing…
Art therapy is perhaps the most widely known experiential therapy for mental health conditions, including substance use disorders. It is effective because artistic creation taps into parts of the brain that are more accessible by the unconscious. You don’t need artistic skills to benefit from art therapy. All types of art therapy can help you…
Suppose you’re struggling with addiction. You’re not sure if day treatment is right for you. You’re worried about missing work, school, or taking care of your family. You may have even tried outpatient treatment before, and it didn’t work. You may not be sure if anyone understands how you feel. It’s normal to have reservations…
It’s no secret that addiction recovery looks different for everyone. The path to sobriety is full of twists and turns, and what works for one person might not work for another. But while addiction may be unique to each individual, there are still some commonalities—especially when it comes to gender-specific care. At Painted Desert Recovery,…
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) estimates that substance abuse disorders affect over 23 million Americans, almost two-thirds of which are women. One of the primary benefits of women’s addiction treatment centers is simply making rehab more accessible for more of those women. Gender-specific care is essential because some people face unique gender-related challenges…
Psychiatrists and primary care physicians commonly prescribe benzodiazepines to treat anxiety disorders, some of the most common mental health diagnoses. Due to the strong addictive potential of benzos, there has been a shift to prescribing selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), which have fewer risks and side effects. Nevertheless, upwards of…
Many people rely on benzodiazepines for years to help them deal with anxiety, insomnia, seizures, or other conditions for which this class of sedative drugs has been prescribed. It is not uncommon for these users to become physically dependent. The line between dependence and addiction is a fine one. In either case, if the dosage…