Author: Frank Capatch, Supervising Therapist (LCSW)
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How to Set Achievable and Realistic Goals
Realistic goals help motivate people with substance use disorder (SUD) to…
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Why Is Aftercare Essential for Long-Term Success in Addiction Treatment?
It is always important to remember that recovery is about the…
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What Role Does Behavior Modification Play in Addiction Recovery?
Millions of people struggle with addiction every day. Yet, millions of…
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Do I Need a Spiritual Teacher to Meditate in Recovery?
Meditation is a popular tool for reducing stress in addiction recovery.…
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How Do MAT Programs Aid in the Detox and Treatment Stages?
Detoxification is the first step in healing from substance use disorder…
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Facing the Fear of Admitting You Need Help
The renowned scholar and Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh famously said,…
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Healing From Eating Disorders With the Multi-Angled Approach
The iconic American inventor Thomas Edison famously said, “If we did…
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What Are the Negative Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Effects of Cannabis Addiction?
The iconic yogi and spiritual teacher B.K.S. Iyengar famously said, “Health…
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Can I Be Around Alcohol in Recovery?
Many people feel like their “life is over” when they choose…
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How Do I Navigate Toxic People, Places, and Things in Recovery?
There is a traditional Hawaiin proverb that goes, “Aloha Aku No,…