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Medication-assisted therapy (MAT) is one of many tools we can utilize in recovery from addiction. Combined with therapy, MAT helps rehabilitate the lives of those who have struggled with substance use disorder (SUD) and other mental health disorders. Furthermore, MAT, under the care of board-certified medical directors, is a valuable…
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Adapting to everyday life after retiring from the military can be difficult for veterans. Fortunately, veteran-specific treatment is available to help veterans better adjust to civilian life. Residential treatment transforms lives in a myriad of ways, from helping veterans recover from addiction to providing structure and certainty amidst day-to-day chaos….
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It is well known that many veterans battle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). There can be a sense of hopelessness that comes with PTSD and the desire to do anything that will alleviate symptoms. Commonly, many veterans turn to substance use to self-medicate, which can ultimately lead to substance use…
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In 12-Step recovery, addiction is often referred to as a “three-part or threefold illness.” This “illness” is composed of what is known as “the physical allergy,” “the obsession of the mind,” and “a spiritual malady.” In recovery, whether it be 12-Step or term-specific, the goal is to address these three…
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There is something that most people in active addiction experience often referred to as “terminal uniqueness.” What this means is that people struggling with addiction often feel like they are the only ones going through it, or at least the only ones struggling with it on such a severe scale….
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There is a traditional saying in Hawaii that expands goes “Aloha Aku No, Aloha Mai No.” What this translates to is “When I give my love to you, you may give your love to me.” This is a big part of what alumni programs in Hawaii are all about. It…
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