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Therapy helps you look honestly at your life and motivations. It shows you how to adjust your thinking to cope with stress, anxiety and pain without turning to drugs or alcohol. In group therapy specifically, you’re challenged and supported by those who understand the heaviness you live with every day. It only takes a few hours per week to learn to see things from a healthier perspective.
Using medications in the treatment of drug addiction is recommended by nearly all healthcare authorities, including the World Health Organization and the National Institue of Health in the U.S. In addition to Suboxone, medications for dual-diagnosis issues (like depression or anxiety) stabilize other imbalances in your brain that contribute to drug use.
Dr. Wind is a recognized leader in clinical psychology with over 15 years of experience. He’s co-chair of the American Psychological Association, adjunct professor at Vanderbilt University and a clinical executive at JourneyPure. He's also in recovery himself.
"All you have to do is believe in yourself and your own resilience and you're halfway there."
Dr. Loyd has practiced internal medicine for two decades. He served as an expert witness for the U.S. Attorney, F.B.I. and D.E.A. against doctors improperly prescribing addictive medications. Dr. Loyd is a member of the governor’s subcabinet and associate professor at ETSU. He's been featured in the news from the Today Show to The New York Times.
"We have to fight addiction like we do any other medical condition, with up-to-date and well-researched techniques that have real data to back them up."
American Addiction Centers (AAC) is the leading provider for addiction treatment nationwide, specializing in evidence-based treatment and mental healthcare. With 9 locations across the U.S., AAC has a facility near you that is ready to help you start your journey to sobriety today.
When you call the helpline displayed on Recovery.org, you will be connected with a caring admissions navigator to discuss your options for treatment. Our representatives work solely for AAC and will discuss whether an AAC facility may be an option for you.
Our helpline is offered at no cost to you and with no obligation to enter into treatment. Neither Recovery.org nor AAC receives any commission or other fee that is dependent upon which treatment provider a visitor may ultimately choose.
For more information, visit americanaddictioncenters.org.
