a woman participates in holistic therapy as she considers the connection between meditation and recovery

How Meditation Can Help Recovery

If you want a comprehensive addiction treatment plan for yourself or someone you care about, it should include a holistic therapy program. Holistic therapy combines elements of traditional forms of therapeutic care with alternative techniques, such as meditation. The primary difference between traditional therapy and holistic therapy is that the latter focuses on a wide…

woman struggling with a personality disorder

The Link Between Personality Disorders and Substance Use

Research shows a connection between personality disorders and substance use disorders. The co-occurrence of these disorders frequently happens in clinical settings. The diagnoses of personality disorders appear to increase the likelihood of developing substance use disorders. However, many clients struggling with substance use disorders have at least one co-occurring personality disorder. We may recommend formal…

individual struggling with depression and alcohol

Depression And Alcohol — A Deadly Combination

What types of clients are typical for depression treatment programs? While the answer, in general, is people struggling with depression, there’s also the fact that depression and substance abuse often co-occur. Many clients who undergo depression treatment programs may also need professional help to overcome a substance use disorder, like alcohol addiction. Depression and alcohol…