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Alcohol Rehabilitation
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Those who are dependent need to stop drinking alcohol (abstinence). Those who are problem drinkers may be successful with moderation.
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Alternative treatments can be a helpful adjunct for the alcoholic patient once the medical danger of withdrawal has passed. Because many alcoholics have very stressful lives(because of, or leading to, the alcoholism), many of the treatments for al...
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Treatment of alcoholism has two parts. The first step in the treatment of alcoholism, called detoxification, involves helping the person stop drinking and ridding his or her body of the harmful(toxic) effects of alcohol.
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Once assessment has led to a diagnosed problem with alcohol, its severity determines the treatment needed. In"Early Identification and Intervention for Adolescent Alcohol Use," Werner and Adjer divide problem teen drinkers into three groups:.The f...
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Treatment of alcoholism has two parts. The first step in the treatment of alcoholism, called detoxification, involves helping the person stop drinking and ridding his or her body of the harmful(toxic) effects of alcohol.
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Recovering people can use the tools they learn in rehab to begin the intense challenge of avoiding relapse.
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If you eat a varied diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, you're likely to get all the vitamins and minerals that you need.
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Detoxification is one of the more widely used treatments and concepts in alternative medicine. It is based on the principle that illnesses can be caused by the accumulation of toxic substances(toxins) in the body.
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Detoxification is one of the more widely used treatments and concepts in alternative medicine. It is based on the principle that illnesses can be caused by the accumulation of toxic substances(toxins) in the body.
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Detoxification is a process in which the body is allowed to free itself of a drug. During this period, the symptoms of withdrawal are also treated.
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Group therapy is a form of psychosocial treatment where a small group of patients meet regularly to talk, interact, and discuss problems with each other and the group leader(therapist).Group therapy attempts to give individuals a safe and comforta...
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Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which a small, carefully selected group of individuals meets regularly with a therapist.The purpose of group therapy is to assist each individual in emotional growth and personal problem solving.Group th...
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Pioneers in the development of cognitive behavior therapy include Albert Ellis(1929-), who developed rational-emotive therapy(RET) in the 1950s, and Aaron Beck(1921—), whose cognitive therapy has been widely.used for depression and anxiety. ...
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Cognitive-behavioral therapy is an action-oriented form of psychosocial therapy that assumes that maladaptive, or faulty, thinking patterns cause maladaptive behavior and"negative" emotions.(Maladaptive behavior is behavior that is counter-product...
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Cognitive therapy is a psychosocial(both psychological and social) therapy that assumes that faulty thought patterns(called cognitive patterns) cause maladaptive behavior and emotional responses. The treatment focuses on changing thoughts in order...
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Behavioral therapy can help ease panic disorder, whether in conjunction with medication or alone.
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What's the difference between a can-do and a won't-try person? It's usually a matter of bravery.
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The treatment of mental or emotional disorders and adjustment problems through the use of psychological techniques rather than through physical or biological means.Psychoanalysis, the first modern form of psychotherapy, was called the"talking cure...
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Psychotherapy can be defined as a means of treating such psychological or emotional problems as neurosis or personality disorder through verbal and nonverbal communication. It is the treatment of psychological distress through talking with a speci...
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Psychotherapy integration is defined as an approach to psychotherapy that includes a variety of attempts to look beyond the confines of single-school approaches in order to see what can be learned from other perspectives. It is characterized by an...
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Talk therapy helps people gain insight into and resolve their problems through verbal exchanges with the therapist.
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Psychotherapy can be defined as a means of treating psychological or emotional problems such as neurosis or personality disorder through verbal and nonverbal communication. It is the treatment of psychological distress through talking with a speci...
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Contrary to what many people believe, psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, phobias or stress doesn't have to be a long and costly process. Feeling better doesn't require a lifetime of intensive psychotherapy.
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The treatment of mental or emotional disorders and adjustment problems through the use of psychological techniques rather than through physical or biological means.Psychoanalysis, the first modern form of psychotherapy, was called the"talking cure...
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Studies that explored the relationship between therapists and their patients suggest what makes psychotherapy successful.
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Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a method of verbal communication used to help a person find relief from emotional pain. It is based on the theories and techniques of psychoanalysis.
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Talk therapy is an alternate name for the various forms of psychotherapy that emphasize the importance of the client or patient speaking to the therapist as the main means of expressing and resolving issues.Psychoanalysis, the first modern form of...
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Psychotherapy can interfere with a patient's social support system, according to one author.
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Studies are examining the effects of psychiatric treatment on the brain, with the goal of making treatment more targeted and specific to the individual's condition and needs.
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Women experiencing changes in midlife may benefit greatly from psychotherapy.By midlife, you may have spent years perceiving yourself as a certain kind of person — outgoing or introverted, high-strung or easy-going, optimistic or pessimistic — and become accustomed to certain roles and communication styles in your relationships. Even if you've become dissatisfied and your usual patterns of coping aren't working anymore, it may seem too late to rock the boat by questioning your perceptions or seeking changes in important relationships.
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An analysis of studies shows that treatment of childhood depression with psychotherapy is not necessarily more effective than other methods not involving therapy.
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Researchers measured the biological responses of therapists and patients during therapy sessions, and found that when the patient felt the therapist was listening, their patterns of sweat production (an indicator of empathy) roughly matched.
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In addition to those trained specifically as substance abuse counselors, mental health and rehabilitation counselors work with individuals who abuse alcohol and other drugs.Counselors who work with substance abusers should have the same qualities ...
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