CBT for Substance Abuse

The core values of any treatment center are the foundation by which they operate all their treatment services. These core values are often found in the ‘about us’ section or on the home page of most treatment center websites. You will be looking to see if the facility’s core values line up with your personal goals and expectations for treatment. It is often a tell-tale indication of whether or not their services are right for you.

We’ve become so dependent upon the convenience of technology, that we often forget the importance of speaking directly. Speaking to an on-site representative about your goals, needs, and struggles is usually the best way to gauge whether you and the facility are a good match for each other. Your interactions throughout the introductory process are the best first impression to help you determine your perfect treatment. Thankfully, our caring team of specialists takes the load off your shoulders by guiding you to the right treatment. Thanks to Ambrosia Behavioral Health, you don’t have to worry about all the small details.

Nobody knows your mental and physical medical history better than your doctor. That’s why the most important first step in finding the right treatment should begin by speaking to your doctor. Lay out all of your thoughts and emotions about CBT and other treatments so they can accurately assess the best route for you. Together you can have peace of mind knowing the choice you’ve made is the treatment decision you’ve made is the right one.

No treatment can be successful without getting a professional diagnosis. Diagnosis specialists not only determine the basis of your addiction, but they also assess the depth and identifiable triggers associated with your struggle. In turn, a professionally diagnosed addiction disorder enables specialists to find the best CBT treatment program for your individual needs. Reach out to a disorder assessment specialist now to get the help you need.

Dual-diagnosis treatment refers to an individual who suffers from more than one addiction or mental health condition. If you suffer from more than one disorder, CBT is very effective for treating multiple disorders simultaneously. This means you kill two birds with one stone by rehabbing co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders.

When life happens, it’s only natural to have a negative mental response. The problem is that these negative reactions can overtake your entire thought process. CBT helps you mentally process life occurrences positively and realistically. You’ll be amazed how our dedicated treatment professionals can change your outlook on life. Discover your new happy way of life by reaching out to Ambrosia Treatment Center today.

CBT is so much more than simply having a positive outlook. More importantly, it teaches you to have complete mental awareness of every negative thought that occurs. That means learning to be aware of your negative thoughts and reacting to them appropriately. Therefore, when negative thoughts enter your mind, you’ll have the ability to negate them with proactive thoughts and actions. This is made possible through training that teaches you to maintain complete control of your mental faculties.

Most individuals who are new to CBT for substance abuse lack the confidence that sobriety is possible. Cognitive-behavioral specialists begin therapy by instilling a newfound sense of hope that sobriety is not only possible, it’s achievable.

Our doctors will enlighten you to see your true potential by providing the most personalized support and treatment methods. Once instilled, your newfound hope activates numerous other benefits such as improved self-confidence and self-esteem. Find your hope by racing out to us today.

When it comes to addiction, stress can make or break your recovery progress. Correlatively, CBT for substance abuse treatment teaches you life-changing stress management techniques. Once learned, these techniques are independently applicable so you can handle stressful situations appropriately. Speak with our receptionist team to learn more about how CBT can be your stress management solution.

This technique refers to the idea of putting your negative or positive thoughts and feelings related to addiction in a detailed diary. Throughout your treatment, your doctor may ask you to document these feelings and emotions. This is beneficial for a couple of reasons; first, it allows your doctor to understand your struggles and concerns on a personal level and helps them chart out an effective rehab. Second, many are surprised to learn that documenting their emotions and thoughts is a therapeutically alleviating experience.

Life preparation exercises are role-playing methods in which you and your doctor will simulate difficult life situations. During these exercises, he will gauge how you read and react to these simulations. That’s not to say you’re expecting bad things to happen. Rather you are better prepared when they do. That way, when difficult life situations arise, you won’t be caught off-guard or uncertain of what to do when life throws your way. These exercises sharpen your problem-solving skills while improving your confidence in responding proactively when life happens, without resorting to relapse.

One of the most important aspects of addiction recovery involves replacing your addictive habits with positive behaviors or activities.CBT therapists enact this by getting to know you and helping you plan daily activities you enjoy. Once, you’ve occupied those blank spaces with activities you enjoy, won’t be long before you forget about your addiction struggles. This daily behavioral planning method is reported to be a very fun self-discovering aspect of addiction recovery. This is when many discover a lot about themselves and their true life joys that will last a lifetime.

CBT, like all our treatments, adopts a baby-step approach to therapy. This means setting small attainable goals to help you accomplish the bigger picture of complete sobriety. This is so important because many passionately set out to tackle the full picture at once. The problem with this is it often leads to burnout, discouragement, and relapse. The baby-step approach makes certain you are not discouraged and that treatment is administered properly at your pace.