Choosing Different Types of Therapy in Addiction Treatment
For someone struggling with addiction, different types of therapy may be helpful, as can varying approaches to counseling. If you were to go to an addiction treatment center or participate in an outpatient rehab program, you might do a combination of behavioral therapies and take medications. Behavioral therapy is a general term referring to various common types of therapy focused on treating mental health disorders. Addiction is a mental health disorder affecting the brain and behavior, similar to a condition like bipolar disorder. Participating in therapy can help you identify your unhealthy or possibly self-destructive thoughts and behaviors. The underlying concept of all types of psychotherapy is we learn our behaviors. As a result, you can change them. Along with substance abuse, humanistic therapy can help with disorders including: Anxiety Disorders Panic Disorders Bulimia Stress Anger Management Mood Disorders Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Interpersonal I...