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Holistic Treatment

Addiction is a complex and chronic disease, and recovery is an ongoing process that requires a multifaceted approach. Substance abuse programs that integrate holistic treatment into standard methods are an essential complement to more traditional techniques. Holistic refers to that which is whole. Holistic approaches to treatments work to unify disparate parts and create harmony…

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I Think My Loved-One Has a Drinking Problem, What Do I Say to Them?

While relationships are often the most evolutionary aspects of our lives, they can also be the most complicated. They can tear up the past while recreating the future; they can rip us away from a self-image we used to love and leave us picking up the pieces of a confusing new identity. When your emotional…

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Common Group Therapy Topics for Substance Abuse

Group therapy can be an intimidating commitment for some people. Talking about some of your personal mental health and substance abuse issues with strangers can make you nervous, which is perfectly natural. As it turns out, most people are surprised at how welcoming, powerful, and healing these substance abuse treatment programs can be. Some of…

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Tips for Having a Sober Holiday Season

The holiday season always involves many gatherings that include tasty dinners and fun times for family and friends. However, for some individuals, the holiday season can also present many triggers that could cause us to relapse. The solution might be a sober holiday season. At Sophros Recovery, we understand the challenges that the holiday season…

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The Relationship Between Trauma and Addiction

Substance use disorders often have underlying causes, such as mental health conditions. One of the most common causes is a history of trauma. The word trauma refers to the emotional response to events such as assault, vehicular accidents, and war-zone experiences. While shock and denial are common immediately following the event, trauma can have long-term…

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Sophros Recovery Awarded Grant to Provide Scholarships for Veterans in Need

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Sophros Recovery is an outpatient treatment program that is set to open this summer in Jacksonville; providing services to Veterans is one of its primary missions. It is owned by Nick & Katie Padlo, who recently entered a grant competition for the National Veterans Small Business Award through the StreetShares Foundation. The…

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Addiction Treatment Programs for a Busy Schedule

Life moves at a fast pace – sometimes too fast. Despite our best intentions, we cannot get to everything we need to do during the day. If you or a loved one is on a path toward sobriety, a flexible addiction treatment program such as a partial hospitalization program or an intensive outpatient program can…