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A form of experiential therapy that dates back to the early 1900s, adventure therapy has proven to be an effective therapeutic approach during addiction recovery. It can be used to treat depression, childhood trauma, anxiety, and anger management, with benefits that include emotional healing, team-building, and improvement of fine motor skills and coordination. Keoni Enlow, … Continued
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JourneyPure At The River is well-known for its comfortable amenities and cutting-edge therapies, including adventure therapy and neurofeedback. But one of the most effective therapies offered as part of its professional women’s treatment program is Jungian dream work, which dates back nearly 100 years and has roots in pre-history. “All indigenous cultures used dreams for … Continued
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If you met Jared L. today, it would be difficult to imagine that his drug use can be traced back to childhood. At just 11 years old, he was dabbling in marijuana and alcohol. It’s difficult to imagine that in his teens he was taking and selling pain pills, Xanax, and cocaine. Or that by … Continued
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The prospect of going to a residential treatment center for the first time can be stressful, and one thing that adds to the stress is not knowing what to pack for your stay at JourneyPure At The River. Below is a list of things you’ll want with you in order to feel more comfortable and … Continued
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As part of its fully integrated treatment model, where a number of therapeutic approaches are taken to help our clients get sober and stay sober, JourneyPure At The River offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a treatment that helps clients more fully recover from past traumatic events, events that may have led to their … Continued
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Meet Rhado. Rhado wears the title of assistant barn manager at JourneyPure at the River and he’s an important part of the staff. As a certified emotional support dog or therapy dog Rhado is there for patients in recovery, providing comfort when they are experiencing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and other conditions. Animal-assisted Therapy Benefits Animal-assisted therapy … Continued
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When Jill R’s son finally agreed to go get treatment for his alcoholism and excessive marijuana use, she knew he would thrive in a facility that offered equine therapy. “Equine therapy was super important to me because my son relates with animals very well,” said Jill, who described her son’s fall to addiction “fast and hard” … Continued
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When Jill R. finished her first day of family programming at JourneyPure at the River, she needed an outlet for her emotions so she poured her heart into a journal, easily filling five pages. “I had to do that for my own self-healing,” she said. It’s been a challenging year for Jill and her son, … Continued
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By Nikki Baker Think back to the first time you learned to ride a bike. You probably remember some feelings you were experiencing – fear, excitement, maybe a little trepidation. What you weren’t aware of is how your brain was responding to this new activity, which requires an incredible amount of mental focus and balance. … Continued
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*Tim was a heroin addict. He had a great spirit but was just beat up by life. He was angry with God. And he certainly did not want to climb a 40’ cedar tree just to ring a bell. But Keoni Enlow, adventure facilitator at JourneyPure at the River, knew that this challenge – called … Continued
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Since drug and alcohol addiction became a focus of health professionals, one fact remains: About half of addicts and alcoholics relapse after treatment. Between 40 and 60 percent of addicts and alcoholics suffer a relapse after completing treatment, according to the National Institute of Drug Abuse. The question is why? Although many treatment facilities succeed in treating … Continued
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As any pet owner could tell you, animals provide us with a very special sense of love and connection, particularly in times of need. Studies have demonstrated that pet owners live longer and enjoy better health due to the calming and restorative effect of having a companion animal. Animal therapy was built upon the healing … Continued
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Studies have shown that women have specific recovery needs that impact which type of treatment, therapy, and aftercare will best prepare them for lifelong sobriety. Understanding what research has uncovered about women in recovery can help you make the best decisions for yourself or loved ones as you consider treatment options and resources. Until the … Continued
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Making a decision to come to treatment can be challenging. After all, many of us have families, jobs, and responsibilities that have, at times, been the only source of hope and purpose throughout our active addiction. Although we can acknowledge the need for a drastic change in our lives, it can often feel overwhelming to … Continued
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Over time, substance abuse causes chemical changes in the brain, which results in a physical dependence on drugs and alcohol. This cycle is the hallmark of addiction and creates both psychological obsessions and intense physical cravings for substances. Using both heavily and frequently along with the development of a tolerance are often the signals of … Continued
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Over the past three decades, meditation therapy has spread rapidly through the fields of medicine, mental health, and education as a way to reduce toxic stress and impulsivity and increase emotion regulation, executive function, empathy, and overall physical, emotional and cognitive well–being. In treating addiction, empirical evidence is beginning to show overwhelming evidence in support … Continued
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The History and Stigma of Addiction: The Flawed Individual By 1974, the American Medical Association had officially recognized alcoholism and drug addiction as forms of chronic and progressive brain disease. This classification by the AMA helped lift much of the stigma around the medical field’s understanding of substance abuse thus lending credibility to the field … Continued
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Seeking help for addiction is just the first step in the recovery process. For many who struggle with addiction, some form of professional treatment is needed, but sorting through the numerous treatment center options can be overwhelming. Here are four important questions to help you work through this difficult but ultimately life-changing decision. 1. Can … Continued
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Public health experts estimate one in ten people suffer from some form of addiction. Addiction doesn’t include just the typical substances of alcohol, prescription pills, and illicit drugs. Gambling, sex and pornography addicts suffer terribly as well. With those staggering statistics, it’s highly probable someone in your family may have an addiction problem and is … Continued
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Addiction is a disease that affects both men and women, but that doesn’t mean each gender benefits from exactly the same approach to treatment. Since the sexes have some inherent differences, it stands to reason that their experiences with substance abuse will differ. These experiences form part of the criteria considered when establishing a treatment … Continued