addiction treatment Archives - Heather Hayes & Associates https://heatherhayes.com/tag/addiction-treatment/ Interventions & Treatment Consulting Tue, 21 Feb 2023 15:18:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://heatherhayes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-HH_logo-32x32.png addiction treatment Archives - Heather Hayes & Associates https://heatherhayes.com/tag/addiction-treatment/ 32 32 The Concerning Increase in Alcoholic Liver Disease Among Young Americans https://heatherhayes.com/alcoholic-liver-disease/ Sun, 12 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=5442 Alcohol-related disease is on the rise in the U.S., particularly for those under 35. From 1999 to 2016, the annual deaths from cirrhosis increased by 65%, while annual deaths from hepatocellular carcinoma doubled[1]. More recent research shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has only increased alcohol consumption, and has led to many people turning to alcohol […]

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]]> The Power of Gratitude in Recovery https://heatherhayes.com/the-power-of-gratitude-in-recovery/ Fri, 23 Dec 2022 11:30:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=5402 When those in recovery regularly practice gratitude, it alleviates the intensity and regularity of negative emotions, improves coping skills, lowers the rate of relapse, and supports long-term recovery overall. This link between the dedicated, regular practice of gratitude and long-term recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) is recognized in 12-step program support groups, including Alcoholics […]

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]]> The Role of Family in Addiction and Mental Health Treatment https://heatherhayes.com/treatment/ Sun, 23 Jan 2022 05:30:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/understanding-attachment-styles-copy/ Seeing your child or loved one enter addiction or mental health treatment can be harrowing. Not only have you had to watch your child suffer through the stages of addiction, but when they enter rehab, you are cut off from them for several weeks at a minimum. As a parent or family member, it can […]

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]]> Reducing Stigma through Language https://heatherhayes.com/reducing-stigma-through-language/ Fri, 04 Dec 2020 19:16:13 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=2567 We are presently in the best position we have ever been in to deal with the terrorism of addiction because we know more about this disease than ever. We have 23 million people in recovery in the US, a large number of whom are young people who are leading the way by setting up resources […]

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]]> The Link Between Child Abuse and Addiction https://heatherhayes.com/child-abuse-and-addiction/ Sun, 11 Oct 2020 09:00:43 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=2520 National Child Abuse Prevention Month occurs every October, and this year we aim to help Americans understand what constitutes child abuse and how distressing experiences can follow children into adulthood. Preventing child abuse is the most important factor in addressing this issue, but we owe it to those who have experienced child abuse to recognize […]

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]]> Zero Acceptable Losses https://heatherhayes.com/zero-acceptable-losses/ Sun, 30 Aug 2020 05:02:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=2469 Monday, August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the risks of overdose, reducing the stigma surrounding it, and supporting the grieving friends and loved ones of overdose victims. Drug overdose is now one of the leading causes of death in the United States. In 2019 alone, 70,980 people […]

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]]> From Use to Marijuana Abuse: Signs and Treatment Options https://heatherhayes.com/from-use-to-marijuana-abuse/ Sun, 09 Aug 2020 05:20:41 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=2451 According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, marijuana use has become more mainstream over the last decade, with 33 states legalizing pot in some form, including 11 that have legalized it for recreational use. In addition, a 2019 CBS News Poll found that 65% of United States adults agree that marijuana should be legal. […]

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]]> Support Yourself Through The New Year https://heatherhayes.com/support-yourself-through-the-new-year/ Sun, 29 Dec 2019 02:11:35 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=2107 If you feel like you have taken it too far over Christmas and it’s been building up all year, could it be time to reach out for some professional help? The way people celebrate the holidays will differ according to culture, age, social class, and many other aspects. However, a common denominator in most celebrations […]

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]]> Cell Phone Use Among Our Youth https://heatherhayes.com/cell-phone-use-among-our-youth/ Sat, 14 Dec 2019 20:21:58 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=2082 The youth of today face unprecedented territory in terms of growing up as the first genuinely digital generation. This is a generation for which we have no basis for comparison. Never before has staying in touch with people, finding new information and sending and receiving media been so convenient, and while this is a huge […]

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]]> Alcohol Addiction Treatment Planning: 5 Tips https://heatherhayes.com/alcohol-addiction-treatment-planning-5-tips/ Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:50:45 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=1880 Alcohol Addiction Treatment Planning: 5 Tips An estimated 88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes each year making it the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. If alcohol addiction is affecting your family these statistics likely come as no shock. But they […]

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