Author name: Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

How does EMDR Help a Person Heal from Past Trauma?

Addiction Recovery /
Many people have a hard time healing from past trauma and turn to drugs or alcohol to cope. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), is a psychotherapy approach that is an effective method used for treating victims of trauma. EMDR is used as a mental health intervention for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression.

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The Importance of a Smooth and Efficient Admissions Process

Addiction Treatment /
Addiction is a complicated disease that alters brain chemistry. It changes the way the brain functions and affects all major organs in a person's body. When a person is suffering from addiction, it can be difficult to ask for help. At Cypress Lake Recovery, we know the importance of a smooth and efficient admissions process.

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Ways to Prepare for Challenges in Recovery: A Practical Guide to Preventing Relapse

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Recovery is not a passive process. It requires intention, structure, and preparation. Whether you are early in sobriety or have been sober for years, challenges will arise. The key is not avoiding difficulty altogether — it is learning how to prepare for it. At Cypress Lake Recovery, our comprehensive program are designed to help individuals

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How Does Alcohol Affect Your Body?

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Alcohol affects your body physically, physiologically, and mentally. Excessive drinking leads to a dependence on alcohol and puts you at high-risk for many serious health problems. Alcohol consumption can lead to liver damage, kidney failure, lung infections, and even cancer. Alcohol alters normal brain function. The brain controls how we move, talk, walk, and think.

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The Physical, Emotional, and Mental Impact of Bullying

Mental Health /
"We can all help prevent suicide. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)." Bullying often occurs in school, on the bus, or the playground and it now involves social

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Binge Drinking and Alcohol Addiction

Drug Addiction /
Binge drinking is popular among college students and can be fatal, even without the person losing consciousness. Those at risk of alcohol poisoning are people who struggle with alcoholism, college students, and those who take medication. Some signs of alcohol poisoning are slowed breathing, seizures, confusion, vomiting, and low body temperature. An alcohol overdose can

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The Navy’s Fight to Stop the Flow of Drug Trafficking

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According to a Defense News article, the military command covering the Southern Hemisphere has the resources to intercept only a quarter of known narcotics shipments to the U.S., its commander recently said. In February 2018 the U.S. Southern Command’s Chief, Admiral Kurt Tidd, told the Senate Armed Services Committee that they could do more with

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