Heroin is a potent, illicit drug. Over the last few years, heroin abuse has increased in no small part due to the prescription opioid epidemic. As individuals who have become addicted to opioids run out of their supply or can’t find prescriptions, they turn to heroin, which is cheaper and often easier to find. The…
Heroin is one of the most potent illicit drugs out there. Even just one use can cause someone to develop a dependency or addiction to the drug. Any struggle with substance abuse is challenging, but heroin is especially difficult. If you’re looking for help for heroin addiction, you’ve come to the right place. At Wellness…
Trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment for individuals who have been impacted by a traumatic experience. CBT during residential or intensive outpatient programs can help individuals resolve a range of emotional or behavioral problems that often stem from trauma in their childhood or early adulthood. Therapy is effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder…
Once you decide to get off of opiates for good, the first step is to enter detox, where you’ll experience withdrawal symptoms. While the opiate detox timeline looks different for each person, there is a common process that you can expect once you begin your treatment. Withdrawal symptoms can be severe, and in some cases, life-threatening,…
If you are looking for professional treatment for heroin addiction, your first step is to find a heroin detox center. Detox centers provide a wide range of treatments that help you meet your goals while giving you the strength you need to get through difficult withdrawal symptoms. At Wellness Counseling & Residential Detox, we offer a…
A lot of people are finding themselves facing difficult challenges with the sudden rise of coronavirus. They are now in quarantine at home due to the coronavirus, spending more time isolated. This can fuel drug cravings and lead to problems with loved ones that they’re staying with. Worse yet, their access to drugs is limited with…
Wellness Counseling and Residential Detox uses a number of techniques based on psychotherapy to help you recover from substance abuse disorders. Cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy programs are both effective in guiding you toward self-awareness. CBT and DBT both involve the help of a mental health specialist who teaches you to manage your thoughts…
At Wellness Counseling and Residential Detox in Stuart, FL, we understand that part of our substance abuse detox and recovery program has to address the underlying causes of addiction. To do this, we incorporate both traditional psychotherapy and newer approaches, such as EMDR therapy. What is EMDR? This article strives to answer that question as…
At Wellness Counseling and Residential Detox, we create a safe, supportive environment for clients recovering from substance abuse disorders. As part of our residential treatment program in Stuart, FL, clients engage in sessions with their peers where they can share their experiences. The benefits of group therapy include exposure to what others in recovery have experienced.…
