Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: February 15, 2022 Updated: February 17, 2022 Contingency management (CM) is an evidence-based behavior modification intervention that draws on the principle of operant conditioning to reduce undesirable behaviors while increasing healthier alternatives. CM is alternatively referred to as the carrot-and-stick method, the prize method, or motivational incentives and…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: February 10, 2022 Updated: February 17, 2022 Holistic recovery methods look at each person as a whole human who requires mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs met during the treatment process. Unfortunately, many facilities focus only on the individual stopping substance use. However, at Harmony Hills, holistic programs…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: February 8, 2022 Updated: February 17, 2022 Alprazolam, or Xanax, is the most commonly prescribed benzodiazepine, a prescription drug class that produces a sedative effect. Xanax is a fast-acting drug mainly used to treat insomnia, anxiety disorders, and panic disorders effectively. GABA is a neurotransmitter that suppresses the…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: February 3, 2022 Updated: April 1, 2022 Perhaps the most well-known form of addiction and mental health treatment is the 12-step program. However, many people struggling with drug or alcohol addiction don’t really understand what 12-step programs are really about before they begin recovery. Often, individuals have or…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: February 1, 2022 Updated: February 15, 2022 MDMA is a designer drug commonly referred to as ecstasy. Since its creation, it has caused controversy. The drug started as a possible therapeutic tool but quickly evolved into a wildly popular and frequently abused party drug. Yet, this drug has…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: January 31, 2022 Updated: January 3, 2022 Individuals struggling with a mental health disorder often feel isolated and fight their battle alone. However, mental health disorders do not occur in a vacuum. These diseases impact the lives of all they touch, including friends and family. Mental health experts…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: January 17, 2022 Updated: January 3, 2022 Mental health disorders are common and can range from mild to severe. Most people with mild to moderate symptoms can get by with therapy, medication, outpatient treatment, or a combination of these. However, individuals with moderate to severe symptoms that interfere…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: January 12, 2022 Updated: January 3, 2022 There are numerous reasons young Americans choose to enlist in the armed services, including a sense of patriotism, a family tradition of service, education opportunities, and financial incentives. Many recruits are high school graduates with limited options, and enlisting seems like…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: January 10, 2022 Updated: January 3, 2022 Yoga therapy utilizes yoga poses, breathing exercises, guided imagery, and meditation to improve physical, mental, and emotional health. The holistic nature of yoga encourages the integration of mind, body, and spirit. Yoga therapy incorporates elements of physical therapy and psychotherapy. A…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: January 3, 2022 Updated: January 3, 2022 Eastern medicine, also called Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a system of medicine that has been used for thousands of years to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. These practices are rooted in the belief that qi, the body’s vital energy, flows…