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What Is an Intensive Outpatient Program?

When you are ready to start recovering from a substance use disorder, you face numerous options. You can access addiction treatment as an inpatient or outpatient. A program that combines elements of both is called an intensive outpatient program (IOP). What is IOP for addiction? It is a great option for addiction treatment that lets you continue to live and sleep at home while receiving a higher level of care…
Miki Finn
June 11, 2022
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How Long Does CBT Take?

When you are suffering from a mental health or substance use disorder – or both – and have decided to seek health and recovery, you may want to know what you’re in for. If you have heard that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for addiction, you heard correctly. So now you ask, “How long does CBT take?” The good news is that CBT is a goal-oriented, time-limited therapy that follows…
Miki Finn
June 9, 2022
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Preparing for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Dr. Aaron T. Beck developed cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) at the University of Pennsylvania in the 1960s. He based his work on studies done by psychologist Albert Ellis in the 1950s. Ellis is considered one of the founders of cognitive therapy, and Beck is the one who joined cognitive principles with behaviorism. Early researchers into both cognitive and behavioral therapies understood the link between actions and a person's beliefs and thoughts.…
Miki Finn
June 7, 2022
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How Long Does DBT Take?

One of the most effective therapies for treating a substance use disorder is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). This behavioral therapy was developed in the 1980s and inspired by cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). It was originally intended for severe mental health disorders. However, it soon became clear that DBT was effective for addiction as well. A Pennsylvania dialectical behavior therapy program can be found at Naaman (Naaman), where our experienced, trained mental…
Miki Finn
June 5, 2022
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Preparing for Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Thousands of Americans struggle with addiction every day. Each has a personal story to tell about their substance use and how it has affected their lives, careers, relationships, and financial security. Unfortunately, only around 10% of those who could benefit from addiction treatment receive it. If you or someone you care about struggles with a substance use disorder, congratulations on looking for information about addiction therapy. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)…
Miki Finn
June 3, 2022
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Outpatient vs. Inpatient Program

Over 20 million Americans over the age of 12 suffer from a substance use disorder. Only a few of them receive professional addiction treatment. There are many reasons for that, ranging from barriers created by stigma to lack of information about what is available. At Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge (PAATC), we want to get the word out to as many people as possible that help is available. One of…
Miki Finn
May 16, 2022
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What Can an Intensive Outpatient Program Help With?

The numerous ways to engage in addiction rehab can be confusing at first. There are residential, outpatient, and intensive outpatient programs. In an outpatient program, you live at home and engage in treatment when you visit the rehab center during set times during the week. The differences between a low-intensity and an intensive outpatient program (IOP) have to do with your weekly time commitment. Connect with us today to learn…
Miki Finn
May 13, 2022
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How Long Do Heroin Withdrawals Last?

There are receptors in the brain that interact with the body’s endogenous opioids. These are naturally produced and help your body control pain and balance moods. Some people turn to heroin to ramp up their pain tolerance or to get high. When they do, the brain stops being able to produce natural opioids and other neurotransmitters that function to stabilize emotions, allow the pleasure response, and manage pain. That’s when…
Miki Finn
May 12, 2022
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5 Benefits of Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is one of the most effective treatments in addiction rehab. An off-shoot of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), DBT was originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorders, as it is highly effective for emotional regulation. Since then, its use has been expanded to treat a range of mental health disorders and substance use disorders. The benefits of dialectical behavior therapy are many. As a result, at…
Miki Finn
May 11, 2022
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5 Reasons to Go to an Opioid Detox Center

Fear of withdrawal makes many people with an opioid use disorder hesitate to enter rehab for opioid addiction. Removing all traces of a powerful drug from the body is no easy thing. However, medically supervised opioid addiction detox can ease withdrawal's physical, mental, and psychological challenges. If you seek an opioid detox center in Pennsylvania, look into Naaman (Naaman). We have 60 years of experience providing evidence-based opioid addiction rehab…
Miki Finn
May 10, 2022
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