Facing depression is never easy. It’s hard to see the good things around you when your brain’s chemistry isn’t allowing it. For those who have depression and are watching all of the worrisome events playing out in the world today, it’s even harder to get through the day. With the COVID-19 virus that we all…
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One thing that has become clear over the years is that there is no one-size-fits-all treatment approach for recovering from substance use. Two popular forms of therapy often used in treatment centers and outpatient programs are cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Let’s look at CBT vs. DBT and their role in substance…
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For years, societies around the world have demonized marijuana. It’s been called a gateway drug. But as of late, we’ve seen Canada and many states in the United States legalize marijuana. It might make you wonder, is marijuana a gateway drug? Or have recent events changed that? Your child has grown up in a time…
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When the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) made its 2017 declaration of an opioid public health emergency, it underscored the grim reality of the opioid crisis in Mississippi and across the country. States like Mississippi found themselves in the grips of a nightmare, with constant news reports of people overdosing or dying in…
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For adolescent males needing substance use, mental health or dual diagnosis treatment, we can help. We have the skills and the trained professionals to provide what you need. You may also be asking yourself, does insurance cover substance use treatment? In many cases, insurance will cover the cost of treatment. Some insurance plans will cover…
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The benefits of nature therapy can help you or a loved one who is recovering from substance use. While there is a definitive need for medically-driven recovery components, such as individual therapy, family programming, group counseling, and more, adventure and nature therapy programs in Oxford, MS, at Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center have a substantial influence…
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You may have seen the recent New York Times article that talks about the concept of gray-area drinking. It reveals how more people today are becoming “sober curious,” meaning they want to stop drinking for an undetermined amount of time. The article highlights mocktails, events in town that are alcohol-free, and aims to place a…
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Do you ever feel like the world is against you? That it’s not worth feeling good because something bad always seems to happen to you? We call this victim mentality or victim consciousness. When bad things happen to us, especially if they repeatedly happen, it’s easy to say, “woe is me.” It’s easy to think,…
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When a child in your household is struggling with an addiction, it’s imperative that everyone in the home is on board with their recovery plan. Think about it like a team. If everyone is working towards the same goal, you will succeed. It takes one person to break the objective, and if that person isn’t…
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In the U.S., there is significant pressure surrounding kids and their futures. Pick the right schools, so you can find the right career, so you can take care of yourself until you die. That’s a tough lesson to teach by 18 years old. As parents, we walk a fine line between pushing kids to succeed…
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