Fighting addiction is an ongoing battle. It has its lows, highs and twists and turns, good days, and bad days, but ultimately, it may save your life.
At Mindcare, we offer specialized therapy for individuals struggling with behavioral addiction and substance abuse to re-establish control over their lives. Our experienced therapists build personalized treatments and use approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), to help you develop new skills and strategies for managing cravings and triggers.
Our therapy is designed to help you achieve long-lasting recovery, and our team provides support every step of the way. We work in tandem with 12 step programs or as a standalone model.
Behavioral addictions are a type of addiction that involves engaging in various behaviors or activities that become compulsive and disrupt a person’s daily life. These behaviors can include but are not exclusive to, gambling, shopping, sex, porn, and more. Although behavioral addictions are not substance use, they can still lead to very similar negative consequences, such as relationship problems, impaired functioning, financial difficulties, and emotional damage.
Recovering addicts often face an abundance of struggles, such as physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms, , financial and legal difficulties, cravings and triggers, social isolation and stigma and difficulty maintaining motivation and self-discipline. Also, they may struggle to rebuild relationships or find purpose and meaning without drugs or alcohol. More importantly, relapse is a common challenge in recovery, and recovering addicts must have ongoing support and treatment to stay sober.
For substance abuse recovery assistance our team will:
For behavioral addiction our team will:
How do I know if I have a behavioral addiction:
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): This type of therapy helps individuals identify and change negative thoughts, emotions, and behaviors associated with addiction. CBT can also help develop coping skills and relapse prevention strategies.
Motivational interviewing (MI): This approach focuses on increasing an individual’s motivation to change their behavior by exploring and resolving ambivalence and enhancing their self-efficacy.
Mindfulness-based interventions: These techniques, such as meditation and yoga, help individuals develop a non-judgmental awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations, and reduce stress and emotional reactivity.
Family therapy: Family therapy involves family members in the treatment process to address family dynamics, communication issues, and to provide support for the individual in recovery.
Support groups: Self-help support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Gamblers Anonymous (GA), provide social support, accountability, and peer encouragement for individuals in recovery.
Pharmacotherapy: Medications may be used to manage withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, and stabilize mood for some behavioral addictions, such as gambling or internet addiction.
At Mindcare, we make sure to match the type of treatment to the patient and according to his unique needs and preferences. Our main goal is to work to improve the quality of life and personal well-being of our patients. Our treatment platform works online and gives everyone a listening ear, full and non-judgmental support, and different types of treatment in the comfort of their own home.
We invite you to a free consultation with our experts in which a qualified therapist will personally match you with continued treatment while completely maintaining your privacy, and under flexible, adapted, and comfortable conditions.
Contact us today and one of our representatives will get back to you as soon as possible