Why Is It Important to Stay Drug Free?

Sobriety / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a life-long process with many challenges to overcome along the way. When a person is addicted to drugs and alcohol, personal relationships with family and friends become compromised. Addiction can result in job loss, cause financial problems, physical and mental health issues, overdose, and early death. Addiction is [...]

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Cypress Lake Partners with Dr. Phil to Introduce Virtual Reality Therapy

Addiction Recovery / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Cypress Lake Recovery is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Phil’s Path to Recovery to our rehabilitation program. On April 5th, 2017, Cypress Lake Recovery integrated this groundbreaking virtual reality (VR) program designed to help reduce recidivism and improve overall outcomes for inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Developed by Dr. Phil McGraw and Jay

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3 Ways to Make the Best out of Recovery

Addiction Treatment / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Recovery does not end after treatment. It is a lifelong process. In recovery, you replace the old habits of using drugs or alcohol with healthy new ones. Living substance free will help you to discover more about yourself such as your interests, hobbies, and skills. A new substance-free life will allow you to have fun

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7 Signs of a High-Functioning Alcoholic

Drug Addiction / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

A person who is a high-functioning alcoholic hides their addiction to alcohol and maintains a successful career, family life, and relationships with friends. The signs of a high-functioning alcoholic are not always obvious and can be hard to detect. If your loved one drinks regularly, he or she might be a high-functioning alcoholic. High-functioning alcoholics

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5 Ways to Cope with Your Loved One’s Addiction

Drug Addiction / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

When a loved one is addicted to drugs and alcohol, everyone in the family endures the pain of the addiction. Trust is broken and family members experience emotional pain as their loved one's life goes in a different direction. Often the addicted loved one limits his or her time around family, which results in long-term

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How Long is the Stay in Residential Treatment?

Addiction Treatment / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Depending on your needs, options, and severity of drug and alcohol use, you can stay short-term or long-term in a residential treatment facility. Every treatment is unique to each person's situation. Addiction to drugs and alcohol affects all areas of a person's life. Treatment is part of the recovery process that rehabilitates and prepares the

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Teens and Substance Abuse

Drug Addiction / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Marijuana is considered a gateway drug that sometimes leads to the use of a more potent one. Alcohol and nicotine are also gateway drugs. Many adolescents start with alcohol and nicotine and eventually progress to more harmful substances. Many people believe marijuana is a safe drug with little to no withdrawal symptoms. People who use

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Adjusting to a New Lifestyle

Addiction Recovery / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Addiction causes a person to continue his or her self-destructive behavior even though it brings harmful consequences. The brain changes chemically and physiologically when a person has an addiction. The individual becomes physically dependent on the drugs or alcohol and experiences painful withdrawals when not using or consuming them. A person must completely change his

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Treatment for the Mind, Body, and Spirit

Addiction Recovery / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

If you have an addiction to drugs or alcohol, finding a treatment program that is right for you can seem overwhelming. Treatment programs can be tailored to your specific needs. The length and type of treatment depend on the severity and duration of the drug or alcohol addiction, the type of drug used, and cost

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Reasons Why Childhood Trauma Leads to Substance Abuse

Mental Health / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

A person who experiences trauma at any age might turn to drugs or alcohol to cope. Some trauma can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and put a person at risk of developing a drug or alcohol addiction. Traumatic events can bring back painful memories or flashbacks, so people with PTSD often turn to drugs

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Author name: Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Why Is It Important to Stay Drug Free?

Cypress Lake Partners with Dr. Phil to Introduce Virtual Reality Therapy

3 Ways to Make the Best out of Recovery

7 Signs of a High-Functioning Alcoholic

5 Ways to Cope with Your Loved One’s Addiction

How Long is the Stay in Residential Treatment?

Teens and Substance Abuse

Adjusting to a New Lifestyle

Treatment for the Mind, Body, and Spirit

Reasons Why Childhood Trauma Leads to Substance Abuse

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