Benzodiazepines, commonly known as benzos, are a class of prescription medications used to treat anxiety and insomnia. Brand-name benzos include Xanax, Valium, and Ativan. While these medications can be effective when used as prescribed, they also carry a high risk for abuse and addiction. Knowing the signs of benzo addiction can help you notice if…
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Dialectical behavior therapy is one of the most powerful forms of therapy for addiction treatment. It focuses on teaching participants how to regulate their emotions, tolerate distress, improve relationships, and manage impulsive behaviors. While DBT was originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder, it has been adapted for use in addiction recovery as well. At…
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Detox is one of the first steps in addiction treatment, and it’s a critical part of recovery. Alcohol and many other substances, like benzos and opioids, cause changes in the brain that lead to physical dependence. When someone stops using these substances, they may experience withdrawal symptoms as their body adjusts to functioning without the…
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Medication assisted treatment (MAT) is one of the most effective approaches to addiction treatment. It’s a comprehensive and evidence-based approach that combines medication with counseling and support to help clients achieve lasting recovery. If you’re looking for medication assisted treatment near San Francisco, CA, New Bridge Foundation® can help. Our Bay Area treatment center, nestled…
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When you think of counseling, what comes to mind? Do you picture a client on a couch while a counselor takes notes? Crying sessions and deep introspection? While these are common depictions of counseling, they only scratch the surface of what individual counseling can offer. Individual counseling involves one-on-one sessions between a counselor and a…
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If a loved one has been through a traumatic experience, you naturally want to support them in any way you can. However, if the trauma has resulted in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you might feel lost and unsure of how to help. PTSD can seem confusing from the outside—your loved one can seem fine, then…
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If you’re in recovery from addiction, working towards recovery, or supporting someone in their recovery journey, relapse might be on your mind. A return to use after a period of sobriety isn’t inevitable, but it is common. Addiction is a chronic disease, like diabetes or asthma, and relapse is a possible part of the journey.…
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Withdrawal symptoms can be one of the biggest roadblocks for those trying to overcome an addiction. Withdrawal occurs when a person stops using a substance that their body has become dependent on. While most people are familiar with the initial symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol, like shaking, sweating, and headaches, fewer are aware of a…
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Meth is one of the most addictive and destructive drugs in existence. Not only does it have immediate effects on the body and mind, but it can also have long-term effects for those who use it. The long-term effects of meth use range from physical health issues to cognitive and mental health problems. Although the…
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In our quest to continually refine and improve our treatment programs, several of our clinicians were recently trained in Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE). In case you haven’t heard about MORE, it is an evidence-based therapy which is supported by more than 12 clinical trials, in addition to also receiving 60 million dollars in Federal Research…
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