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How can a prescribed medication meant to make you feel less anxious and improve your quality of life end up being dangerous? First, benzodiazepines are not intended for long-term use. Second, the body can become dependent on a benzodiazepine even when used properly, as prescribed. When you realize that benzo withdrawal symptoms begin if a…
Benzodiazepines or benzos fall into the category of pharmaceutical drug that lives a double life as a street drug, meaning it is sometimes taken without medical supervision or guidance. Like any narcotic or other controlled substance, benzos can be very dangerous. Dangerous benzo use can lead to many unwanted consequences, the most serious of which…
When someone you care about is entering treatment for a substance use disorder (SUD), you may feel unsure how best to support them. You may have questions like “What are the best ways to help?” or “What are the landmines to avoid?” If you know someone entering an intensive outpatient program (IOP), the first thing…
Making the choice to seek treatment for drug or alcohol addiction can feel monumental. If you or a loved one is wondering about intensive outpatient programs and you want to learn more, contact the caring team at Painted Desert. Our women-specific offerings can help restore health, personal agency, and purpose for those combating addiction. Learn…
If you’ve taken a walk through a park recently, you’ve probably seen people out enjoying nature with a furry friend. Animal companions have been by humans’ side for millennia. Today, scientists are coming to understand the neurological connection between spending time with animals and increased mental and physical health. Equine therapy, working with horses in…
Coping with trauma alone can be nearly impossible. The emotional and behavioral impact of events like death, sexual violation, and serious injury can be far-reaching. They may impact all areas of a survivor’s life, from sleep and self-esteem to work and relationships. If you’re suffering from trauma symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, or an inability to…
If you’ve suffered a traumatic event or events in your life, you’re not alone. Trauma is a major cause of mental health and substance abuse concerns in the U.S. Fortunately, this also means that many effective trauma treatments are available. Trauma-informed therapy, in particular, offers many benefits. If you or a loved one is suffering…
Why is it common for rehab facilities to offer gender-specific treatment, such as intensive outpatient therapy for women or residential addiction treatment for men? Gender-specific treatment programs are designed to specifically treat men and women separately. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), fundamental differences exist between men and women in…
Addiction can require multiple forms of therapeutic care, and evidence-based ones like medical-assisted treatment (MAT) and behavioral psychotherapy may even benefit from combining selected complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches. Many of these approaches focus on holistic healing that’s focused on providing care for the whole body, mind, and spirit. Experiential therapy may be one…
For some women struggling with addiction, a gender-specific rehab program could be ideal. Whether it’s because their struggle involves mostly women-only issues such as pregnancy complications, or it’s because they have unresolved trauma related to men, women in rehab may find it difficult to share their experiences with men. That’s why some rehab facilities offer…