Category: Addiction Treatment

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Addiction Treatment

Building Confidence Through The Empowerment Approach

In today’s world, people often feel powerless and hopeless about their lives. But there is an alternative – one that empowers individuals to take control over their own lives. Discover what it means to be empowered through the empowerment approach.

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Addiction Science

What You Need To Know About EMDR Therapy

EMDR Therapy, a life-changing therapy for those dealing with trauma-related mental conditions, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, can be hard for those who are not therapists to understand. This article seeks to offer you with an easy-to-understand explanation of EMDR Therapy and what you can hope to achieve through undergoing this therapy.

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Addiction Science

The Side Effects of Xanax

There are many reasons why one might be using Xanax. It is often prescribed in the treatment of panic and anxiety disorders, as well as seizures sometimes, but it doesn’t come without side effects. In 2017, over 25 million prescriptions were filled for the drug. 

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Addiction Science

Nutrition and Addiction Recovery

In the treatment of addiction and substance abuse, a variety of approaches is most effective, as opposed to just one. In addition to medical and psychological treatments, exercise and good nutrition have been shown to improve results when used together with multiple treatments.

At New Choices, we take all of these factors into account, to provide a balanced approach to addiction recovery. With three square dietician-recommended meals and a healthy snack provided each day, we take good care of our community so they can focus on recovering while our dedicated chefs work on the nutrition portion.

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