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5 Benefits of IOP Treatment

An intensive outpatient program or IOP can play an important role in successful addiction recovery. When it comes to intensity, IOP treatment bridges inpatient programs and traditional outpatient therapy. IOP counseling offers a rigorous daily structure similar to an inpatient experience, but patients return home each evening. Grace Counseling offers high-quality IOP counseling and a…

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How Significant Others Affect Addiction

If you are living with someone who has an addiction, it can feel hopeless. Substance abuse can destroy a healthy relationship due to emotional stress, anxiety, and many other difficult challenges. Addiction damages relationships as a result of undermining trust. A person struggling with addiction is much more likely to recover if their family refuses…

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How Does EMDR Therapy Help with Addiction?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a specialized form of therapy that helps patients work through trauma with specific, sporadic visual stimulation. To put it in layman’s terms, EMDR therapy works by identifying and recognizing patterns in people’s eye movements. Certain memories may trigger specific types of eye movements. By stimulating vision while…

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Early Signs of Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol consumption does not automatically lead to addiction. However, alcohol addiction forms when consistent use of alcohol occurs, especially when a person feels the urge to drink. Recognizing the early signs of alcohol use disorder can help you get help faster, minimizing the potential consequences of continued use. At Grace Counseling, we offer comprehensive care…