Las Vegas Addiction Treatment Blog – BetterChoice Treatment Center

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Addiction Self-Assessment: Do I Need Help?

Addiction Self-Assessment: Do I Need Help? Your Guide to Understanding and Taking Action Wondering whether your substance use or certain behaviors have crossed a line into addiction can feel isolating. A structured self-assessment can bring

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Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Resources

Comprehensive Guide to Addiction Recovery: Treatment Options and Practical Support If you or someone you care about is struggling with substance use, this guide walks through the treatment options and clear next steps to get

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CBT for Addiction: How it Helps in Recovery

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Addiction Recovery: How CBT Helps Prevent Relapse and Support Lasting Healing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, evidence-based form of psychotherapy that helps people change the thoughts and habits that

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Recreational Activities in Addiction Treatment

Recreational Therapy for Addiction: Using Sober, Supervised Activities to Support Lasting Recovery Recreational therapy uses guided leisure and activity-based programming to help people in recovery heal, lower relapse risk, and rebuild a sober identity through

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MBSR for Addiction: Reducing Stress & Relapse Risk

MBSR for Addiction: Using Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to Lower Stress and Reduce Relapse Risk Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a structured, eight‑week program grounded in research that teaches present‑moment, nonjudgmental awareness. For people in recovery,

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Addiction Hotlines: When & How to Use Them

Addiction Hotlines — When to Call and What to Expect for 24/7 Crisis Support Addiction hotlines offer immediate, 24/7 support for people affected by substance use and for their families. Trained responders provide emotional support,

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Addiction Stigma: Breaking Down Barriers to Recovery

Addiction Stigma: How Compassionate Care Clears the Path to Recovery Stigma around addiction—negative attitudes, assumptions, and behaviors toward people who use substances—creates real obstacles that stop many from getting help. This article walks through how

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