TMS Therapy for Depression
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an effective new depression treatment without medication. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a technological breakthrough in the treatment of Major Depression. Cleared for use by the FDA in October 2008, TMS is a non-invasive, non-systemic treatment that utilizes MRI strength magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain known to […]
Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
Motivational Enhancement Therapy is an approach to addiction counseling that motivates drug and alcohol abusers to stop using. MET focuses on increasing intrinsic motivation by raising awareness of a problem, adjusting any self-defeating thoughts regarding the problem, and increasing confidence in one’s ability to change. Instead of identifying a problem and telling a person in […]
Pharmacotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorders and Mental Illness
Medication Assisted Treatment or Pharmacotherapy as it’s sometimes called, is a form of treatment for substance abuse addiction and mental illness that incorporates a pharmacological component. When combined with complementary psychotherapies, treatment for substance abuse has shown to be much more effective than with only one or the other used alone. Research indicates when treating […]
Hybrid Addiction Treatment Program
Oak Forest Recovery offers a unique hybrid addiction recovery program. The term “hybrid” is defined as something created by combining two different elements. In the field of addiction and mental health treatment, hybrid shows up in several different places. A dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder is a condition where a person exhibits both a mental […]
Anger Management In Addiction Recovery
Anger is a powerful emotion that can be defined as a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility. Anger is a natural emotion that everyone feels from time to time, and it is often a justifiable response when expressed in a healthy way. However, poor anger management can lead to a number of highly negative […]
12 Step Programs for Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment
The 12-step program has become the most popular method for all types of addiction recovery, including alcohol, drugs and other addictive behaviors. In the 12-Step Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Program, former alcoholics support one another throughout their recovery journey while maintaining their sobriety. AA was created to help those struggling with a drinking problem get sober, […]
Psychotherapy for Addiction Recovery
There’s no magic blueprint for the perfect drug rehab program. Everyone has different needs when it comes to addiction recovery. With that said, a few services work wonders for most people. One of the best examples is psychotherapy. The term “psychotherapy” simply refers to talk therapy. It’s a range of treatments that help people with […]
Women’s Alcohol And Drug Rehab Center
Drug and alcohol addiction affects individuals of all demographics. However, how addiction affects a person will vary, with the most specific differences being seen between genders. This is why Oak Forest Recovery rehab centers offer gender-specific programs catered to the unique needs of women in addiction and recovery. Millions of people in the United States […]
Men’s Alcohol And Drug Rehab Center
Men have specific needs when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction treatment. That’s why The Oak Forest Recovery treatment facilities offer gender-specific programs that cater to the unique differences between men and women in addiction and recovery. Millions of people in the United States are suffering from some degree of alcohol use disorder (AUD). […]
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center for Addiction and Mental Illness
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center for Addiction and Mental Illness Dual Diagnosis treatment helps to treat co-occurring disorder of both mental illness and addiction. A common problem with addiction treatment is that it fails to address the issue of mental health. Quite often, an addiction begins due to the self-management of an undiagnosed mental illness. More […]