If you suspect that your loved one is using cocaine, it is essential to be aware of the signs and symptoms of cocaine abuse. Cocaine use disorder can have long-term consequences on a person’s health, relationships, and finances if left untreated. At Zelus Recovery in Meridian, Idaho, we specialize in helping individuals and families affected…
Adolescent substance abuse is prevalent because teens are susceptible to drug use. But why? If teen drug use is affecting your family, you may be pondering this very question. If a teen you love is struggling with adolescent substance abuse, a young adult rehab center in Idaho may benefit them. Unlike adult rehabs, a teen…
Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a common form of psychological treatment that successfully treats mental health issues such as depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug addictions, marital problems, eating disorders, and other severe mental illnesses. Cognitive-behavioral treatment is not for everybody. However, it can be extremely helpful for many. If you have questions about CBT…
Addiction affects more than the person with an addiction to cocaine, heroin, or alcohol. It affects everyone around them and can break apart families and destroy relationships. What is relationship therapy, and why is it essential for addiction recovery? A relationship therapy program works with families who are living with someone who is struggling with…
Individual and family therapy are both valuable standard practices for those going through substance use addiction treatment. Family therapy is a powerful method to enhance the skills required for healthy family functioning, and it typically focuses on communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving. Telehealth family therapy activities are one way to improve these skills and also…
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is now considered a standard method of treatment for drug addiction. It’s particularly effective in cases where individuals demonstrate specific ways of thinking and behavioral patterns that lead to a reliance on a substance. For example, anxiety or depression often lead to drinking due to alcohol’s depressing (that is, non-stimulating) effects. Alcohol, or…
Telehealth services have become more commonplace than ever in recent years. Research shows that early telehealth, which can include care delivered via phone, video, or both, began in the early 1960s and grew out of a need to treat difficult-to-reach populations. For instance, people in rural areas or those seeking a geographically distant provider for…
People from all walks of life struggle with alcohol abuse. Alcoholism can be an isolating addiction that has a debilitating effect on you or a loved one. The Boise alcohol abuse program at Zelus Recovery offers a compassionate treatment program for anyone seeking sobriety. For more than a decade, Zelus Recovery’s comprehensive therapies have addressed…
Adolescence is a key window of vulnerability for using drugs and developing substance use disorders. Numerous studies show that the still-developing teenage brain is likely to take risks, be impulsive, and be greatly influenced by peers. By the time teens have finished high school, half will have used marijuana or abused prescription drugs, exposing them…
Alcoholism is one of the leading causes of death in America. The primary issue is that alcohol is such a socially acceptable substance. There are many ways people can die due to alcoholism, from organ failure to drunk driving accidents. Furthermore, experiencing the symptoms of alcohol poisoning can be very dangerous and requires immediate help.…