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Recovery Includes Whole Health: Celebrating Recovery Month with Woodland Recovery Center Addiction Recovery
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Recovery Includes Whole Health: Celebrating Recovery Month with Woodland Recovery Center

September is National Recovery Month, a time to honor the strength, courage, and resilience of individuals and families who are healing from addiction. At Woodland Recovery Center, we believe recovery is about much more than stopping the use of drugs or alcohol. True recovery means embracing the whole health of the mind, body, and spirit. […]

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy
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What Is DBT?

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a pioneering therapeutic approach that blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices drawn from Buddhist philosophy. Devised by psychologist Marsha M. Linehan, DBT was initially intended to treat individuals with borderline personality disorder and those displaying self-destructive behaviors. However, its effective strategies and tools for managing emotional instability, improving interpersonal relationships, […]

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Co-Occurring Disorders
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What Are the Signs of PTSD?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition often triggered by experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event. This could include natural disasters, serious accidents, terrorist incidents, sudden death of a loved one, war, violent personal assaults like rape, or other life-threatening events. It can manifest as severe anxiety, flashbacks, uncontrollable thoughts, and nightmares about […]

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Aftercare Program
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How to Have a Sober Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is often a time for indulgence and celebration with loved ones, but for those in addiction recovery, it can also be a challenging holiday. With tempting treats and potentially triggering situations, staying sober during Thanksgiving may seem like an impossible task. However, with the support of an addiction aftercare program, a sober Thanksgiving is […]

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Addiction Recovery
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How to Support Someone in Recovery over the Holidays

When patients leave Woodland Recovery Center’s addiction treatment programs, they often lean on their loved ones in early recovery to make it through difficult times. Family and friends can provide a tremendous amount of support and love that can transform into long-term success in sobriety, but supporting someone in recovery is sometimes easier said than […]

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Addiction Treatment Program
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3 Most Commonly Abused Painkillers

Painkillers can be an effective way to manage pain, but when misused, they can become extremely dangerous. Prescription painkillers are among the most commonly abused drugs in the United States, leading to addiction and even overdose. Here at Woodland Recovery Center, we recognize the serious risks associated with painkiller addiction and are here to help. […]

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Mental Health
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What Are the Treatment Options for PTSD?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe mental health condition triggered by witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. Despite this condition’s daunting nature, a wide range of effective treatment options exist for PTSD. PTSD treatment at Woodland Recovery Center is focused on providing compassionate and professional care to our patients. We understand that PTSD can […]

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Addiction Therapy Programs
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How Anxiety and Addiction Are Connected

There’s a clear link between anxiety and addiction. Anxiety is a common feeling that often leads people to turn to substances as a way to cope. This can lead to a vicious cycle in which people use substances to cope with their anxiety, which then leads to more anxiety and more substance use. This cycle […]

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Inpatient Addiction Treatment
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What Should I Bring to Inpatient Rehab?

Deciding to seek addiction treatment can be a challenging yet life-changing decision. When choosing an inpatient treatment program, knowing what to bring to inpatient rehab is important. It can help ease the transition into treatment and ensure that you have everything you need for a successful recovery journey. Call Woodland Recovery Center today at 662.222.2989 […]

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Veterans with PTSD: What Are the Treatment Options?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that can affect anyone who has experienced a traumatic event. Still, the prevalence is exceptionally high among veterans due to the nature of their military service. Veterans with PTSD often grapple with harrowing memories of their time on the battlefield, leading to severe anxiety, depression, and other debilitating […]

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