How Do Residential and Outpatient Programs Compare?

When people decide to get treatment for their addiction, they can choose from various residential and outpatient programs. However, the differences and similarities between the two are often not well understood by the general public. It can be difficult to make an informed decision about treatment if someone doesn't understand what their options are. When […]

How Do I Know When My Substance Use Becomes Addiction?

With how normalized substance use is in our society, it can be hard to tell when a person's substance use becomes addiction. It's a daily occurrence to be bombarded with ads for addictive substances. It has gotten to the point where people who abstain from alcohol and other substances are sometimes seen as weird or […]

Why Do People Become Alcoholics?

It isn't a mystery to some as to why some people become alcoholics. Alcohol use has been normalized in American society for a long time. It's seen in advertisements, shown in the media, and can be bought in most grocery stores. Young Americans are often encouraged to engage in alcohol use. It's reached a point […]

Learning to Let Go of Toxic People That Endanger Your Recovery

One important skill everyone should learn in treatment is how to spot people who can endanger your recovery. Those who complete their treatment should be proud of what they have accomplished. After all, it takes an immense amount of work and growth for someone to recover from their addiction. However, others may not be proud […]

What Does It Mean to Be In Rehab at Pathways Wellness Center?

Being in rehab sounds intimidating initially, but it's more than most people would think. Rehab isn't a place where people struggling with addiction are locked away. It is a place of healing and support where people go to recover from addiction. Most people wouldn't begrudge someone for staying in a hospital to recover from an […]

How Relapse Prevention Aids Long-Lasting Recovery

Relapse prevention is an important part of addiction treatment at Pathways Wellness Center. The goal of relapse prevention is to help clients stay in recovery after treatment has been completed. Regardless of the length of treatment or type of addiction being treated, relapse prevention is a vital part of recovery. It can be tempting to […]

How Can I Advocate for Myself When Seeking Mental Health Treatment?

A big question that most people ask themselves when considering mental health treatment is, “How do I advocate for myself?” It can be daunting, especially for someone who has never received mental health care before. Since mental health topics aren't as widely discussed in society, much of the treatment procedure is shrouded in mystery to […]

Learning Practical Coping Skills With Dialectical Behavior Therapy

When difficulties happen in life, we are reliant on coping skills to help us get through them. Sometimes someone is fortunate enough to learn healthy coping skills. In other cases, someone may develop unhealthy coping skills that end up making the problem worse. Perahps the most unhealthy coping skill of all is substance use. This […]

How Can Dialectical Behavior Therapy Help Treat Addiction?

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy that is effective for many types of mental health disorders. It's especially effective for disorders that deal with intense emotions, such as borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, it's also very effective for addiction and is used as part of a treatment plan at Pathways Wellness Center. […]

Understanding That Addiction Does Not Define Your Loved One

It can be difficult to watch your loved one struggle with addiction. It's especially true when the disorder can hurt the ones around them, not just themselves. Addiction often alters someone's mental state and behaviors, which can cause pain and sadness to those that love them. As a result, it can be hard to remember […]

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