Drug and alcohol addiction changes a person. Suddenly, each day focuses on the next dose or drink. Things like taking care of their health, maintaining responsibilities, and communicating with family and friends are secondary. But, unfortunately, that’s what the disease of addiction can do. Healing from this may include getting life skills training. Within a…
Addiction and mental health disorders occur for many reasons. This could be exposure to trauma, hormone imbalances, or over-exposure to risk factors. Therapy for these conditions needs to be varied to account for the range of needs a person has. Therefore, a psychotherapy program should always focus on the specific needs of the individual. At…
One of the most common types of treatment used in addiction rehab is group therapy. It is an opportunity to come together with others facing the same struggles to work on recovery together. A group therapy program is likely to be a part of your recovery journey. However, whether or not it benefits you is…
Music is liberating, expressive, and joyful. No matter the style you like, it can serve as a healing method. Music therapy is not a new way of moving past trauma or addiction. Yet, many people don’t know just how effective it can be. At United Recovery Project, we offer a music therapy program designed to…
Addiction depletes the nutrients in the body, causing organ damage, inflammation, and pain. Proper treatment should include nutrition therapy, a way to enable the body to overcome these challenges fully. A nutrition therapy program is a component of overall care at United Recovery Program as it is designed to provide the foundation for long-term recovery.…
Addiction treatment often includes art therapy, a program that enables a person to embrace numerous forms of art to express themselves. Not everyone likes art, though. Some people even despise the thought of having to paint or use clay. How can an art therapy program help you? Even if you’re not artistic, we encourage you…
Unique and innovative therapies help many people with addiction and mental health disorders overcome the challenges they face. Equine therapy is one example of a profoundly effective treatment therapy that’s helping many like you find your way forward. At United Recovery Project, our equine therapy program is one of the tools we offer to help…
What happens after you complete formal residential treatment for addiction? Getting back into the world isn’t always easy and may be filled with numerous risks that put you at risk for relapse. A transitional living program may be one of the most important tools available to you in some situations. It provides a stepping stone…
A large percentage of people with addiction suffer a relapse. That’s not a sign of failure or weakness. Rather, it’s a sign of the need for more or a different type of treatment. By building relapse prevention into your treatment plan early on, it’s possible to reduce some of that risk. Addiction relapse prevention starts…
Members of the LGBTQ community struggle to find a supportive environment for overcoming drug or alcohol addiction quite often. Yet, this can prove critical in long-term healing and recovery. The ideal LGBTQ addiction treatment program offers resources designed to address the unique challenges and needs of those within this community. At United Recovery Project, our…
