Addiction Blog

Recovery Dharma

Recovery Dharma Group

Providence Treatment will be hosting a weekly peer facilitated group to assist individuals in recovery through the lens of Buddhist principles and teachings. The group ...
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NAADAC

William F. “Bill” Callahan Award

  Providence Treatment’s CEO, Dr. William Heran recently received the William F. “Bill” Callahan Award presented by NAADAC for a sustained and meritorious service at ...
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Man talks to therapist about his opioid withdrawal symptoms

Dealing with Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms

It’s commendable that you are considering getting help for your opioid addiction. As you may or may not be aware, a little bit of danger ...
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Woman doing yoga knows what is holistic therapy

What is Holistic Therapy?

When someone enters rehab, the staff’s inclination is to put its entire focus on the client’s addiction. Before the modern age of addiction treatment, that ...
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Therapist walks a couple through family therapy activities

Intensive Family Therapy Activities

Upon entering addiction rehab, you receive an individualized treatment plan. This plan includes a mix of therapies designed to help you build strong recovery. Some ...
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Woman in need of help wondering is addiction a disease

Is Addiction a Disease?

Nobody wakes up one morning and plans to develop a chemical dependency. Similarly, you didn’t start abusing a substance with the understanding that it would ...
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Therapist explains common DBT techniques to his clients

Common DBT Techniques

For decades, addiction treatment consisted of standard individual and group counseling programs. It was a rather simple approach to treatment, one that consistently led to ...
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Man benefitting from cognitive behavioral therapy techniques

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques

Many people who have substance use disorder are also diagnosed with a mental health disorder, as well. This is referred to as dual diagnosis. For ...
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Doctor explains potential treatments for drug abuse

Treatments for Drug Abuse

Drug addiction is a challenging dilemma that many Americans face. However, it doesn’t matter if you’re rich or poor, young or old; this problem may ...
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Man asleep at his desk thanks to alcohol withdrawal symptoms

Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms

Alcohol use disorder is a critical problem in the United States with thousands of people affected every year. Many people die from alcohol-related injuries, illness, ...
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