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Welcome to Costa Rica Treatment Center’s blog about addiction and recovery, featuring a monthly mix of breaking news, exclusive interviews, personal stories, staff articles and blogs on sober living, lifestyle and cultural resources, as well as knowledge and wisdom from our expert clinical staff. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction feel free to read through some of our articles; it may help you get a better understanding of drug addiction or alcoholism. We hope this blog helps to serve you.
Addiction Recovery Articles, Latest News & More
How To Get Into Rehab: 7 Critical Steps to Take and What to Expect
Are you or a loved one struggling with addiction and considering rehab? Taking that first step can be intimidating and overwhelming, but it is also…
Heroin Addiction Treatment: A Comprehensive Guide to Recovery
Heroin addiction is a devastating and complex issue affecting millions worldwide. The consequences of addiction can be profound, impacting not only the individual but also…
How Addiction Counseling Can Help Your Recovery
Addiction can feel like a never-ending road of despair. While it can be a dark and overwhelming journey, there is hope. If you are struggling…
Casual Drinking, Problem Drinking & Alcoholism: Understanding the Differences
In today’s society, drinking alcohol has become a common social and cultural activity enjoyed by many people. For them, drinking is a way to relax…
The Senses Grounding Technique: 5-Step Guide to Achieve Inner Calm
What is a Senses Grounding Technique? In today’s fast-paced and chaotic world, getting caught up in the whirlwind of thoughts and emotions is easy. Our…
Emotional Sobriety and Overcoming Substance Abuse
Explore emotional regulation strategies and well-being techniques for emotional sobriety.
How to Stop Enabling an Addict and Start Supporting Recovery
Navigate from enabling to empowerment for addiction recovery. Learn signs, strategies, and resources for fostering healing relationships free from substance abuse.
Signs Your Liver is Healing from Alcohol: Recognizing Positive Changes for a Healthier Life
Heal and recover from alcohol-induced liver damage. Recognize symptoms, explore recovery methods, and enjoy the benefits of a healthier liver.
What to Know About Porn Addiction
Learn about porn addiction, its signs, causes, and recovery options. Overcome compulsive sexual behavior and porn dependence for a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Bipolar Disorder and Substance Abuse / Alcohol Abuse: Understanding the Complex Relationship
Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depression, is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
Why drug friends aren’t real friends
Drug friends are friends who initially bond over their common substance use, but these friendships are often problematic and damaging for the individuals involved.
Unlocking the Secrets of Higher Spiritual Power: Discovering the Path to Greater Enlightenment and Self-Realization
A higher spiritual power is a spiritual entity or force that many people believe can help them overcome addiction and other challenges.
Risky Business: The Troubling World That A Gambling Addict is Experiencing
Gambling addiction, also known as pathological gambling or gambling disorder, is a mental health condition that affects people of all ages and backgrounds
Finding Harmony in the Enabling Relationship: Prioritizing Personal Needs while Supporting Others
Enabling relationship – Enabling someone with addiction can have adverse effects, especially in postponing their decision to seek treatment.
Exploring the Different Forms of Marijuana: From Flower Buds to Edibles and Everything In Between
Introduction to Forms of Marijuana – Marijuana, also known as cannabis, comes in a variety of forms.
Overcoming a Family History of Drug Addiction: How to Live a Drug-Free Life
Learn valuable strategies and guidance on breaking free from a family history of drug addiction, embracing a drug-free lifestyle for a brighter future.
Thriving Through Dual Diagnosis: Embracing the Journey to Wellness
Discover effective strategies for overcoming addiction and reclaiming your life. Explore comprehensive treatment options at Costa Rica Treatment Center.
The Importance of Mental Health Treatment: 9 Advantages and Benefits
Explore the comprehensive approach to mental health treatment at CRTC, offering effective therapies and holistic support. Discover lasting healing and recovery.
Addiction Rehab Programs in Toronto Vs. Costa Rica
Toronto and Costa Rica offer addiction rehab programs with evidence-based treatments, personalized care, and supportive environments.
BBC Podcast Rehabilitation in Costa Rica
BBC Explores the Healing Power of Trees: Unveiling the World of Forest Bathing BBC’s “People Fixing the World Podcast” recently explored the healing power of…
Gateway Drugs: Substances That Give Way to Drug Addiction
What Are Gateway Drugs? Gateway drugs are regarded as “softer” substances that open the door to exposure to stronger drugs when consumed. They serve as…
Everything to Know About Xanax High: a Journey in Treating Addiction
Xanax High is a known prescription medication to cure multiple anxiety-based disorders and symptoms. It is a popular brand name that belongs to the benzodiazepine…
Delirium Tremens: Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatment
Delirium tremens, often called DTs, are among the most severe and life-threatening manifestations of alcohol withdrawal. DT doesn’t occur with minimal alcohol consumption, but as…
The Power of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Addiction Recovery
Substance use disorders involving alcohol, opioids, heroin, fentanyl, and other drugs effect over 20 million Americans each year. However, recovery is attainable through comprehensive treatment….
Do You Self-Medicate For Depression, Anxiety, and Stress?
Many people struggling with depression, anxiety, stress or a combination of these common mental health issues turn to self-medication to find relief. Self-medicating refers to…
Deadly Opioid Epidemic Overshadowed By Global Covid-19 Pandemic
Celebrating Thanksgiving the last time, the U.S. death toll from COVID-19 exceeded 267,000. The rapid rise in COVID-19 cases during the “third spike” had most…
Taking The Self-Blame Out Of Recovery
Recovering from addiction comes with its own hoard of challenges, and self-blame is one menace many people encounter during their recovery journey. Falling into a…
The Escalating Problem Of Binge Drinking
Binge Drinking is a Serious Health Hazard Binge drinking has become a vital problem in the United States and the rest of the world. This…
7 Things People Recovering From Addiction Wish You Knew
What People Recovering from Addiction Wish You Knew: For many people out there, substance addiction was an uninvited guest that barged into their lives and…
The Identity Crisis Of Addiction
Identity Crisis
Los Beneficios De Un Enfoque Holístico A La Recuperación
Definición El diccionario define «holismo» como la idea de que «el todo es más que simplemente la suma de sus partes». Al aplicar esta definición…
Understanding Emdr (Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing) In Addiction
The following article explains the two main approaches done in Costa Rica Treatment Center by the EMDR therapist. Our high recovery percentage is thanks to the…
How One Drug And Alcohol Rehab Center In Costa Rica Has Responded To The Coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the lives of people and businesses across the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for individuals and businesses…
Going Home After Rehab
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Affordable Drug And Alcohol Detox Programs In Costa Rica
While addiction treatment typically involves a lengthy process of detoxification, therapy, and classes, not everyone has the financial means to afford it. Unfortunately, this leaves…
The Difficult Reality Of Battling Drug Addiction
Addiction does not discriminate. Every year, millions of people are affected by it around the world and hundreds of lives are lost. While most of…
Drug And Alcohol Rehab For Under $5000
Drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs are expensive. This is what the majority thinks. Due to this preconceived notion, many addicts resist pursuing treatment and even…
Responding To The “Covid-19” Pandemic As A Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Costa Rica Treatment Center strives to offer our clients a haven for recovery and well-being. With this in mind, we have taken significant steps to…
Recovery From Addiction: Anonymity In The Age Of Social Media
Addiction and social media: “I have 30 days clean today and my recovery is more important than anything else to me. My life is now…
How To Find Free Drug Rehabilitation Programs: 9 Tips You Should Follow
Riding the drug addiction train is a dangerous game. You never know when it will crash and injure you or worse, end your life. Finding…
All You Need To Know About The Drug Epidemic In Canada
The Drug Epidemic In Canada And How To Help We all know how drugs can affect the lives of individuals who get addicted to them….
How To Eradicate The U.S Opioid Epidemic
Opioid addiction is one of the leading public healthcare concerns in the US. Every year, hundreds of people die due to accidental drug overdose. The…
Do I Need Rehab ? – Costa Rica Treatment Center
If you’ve been thinking you may have a drug or alcohol problem and you asked yourself: Do I need rehab…guess what? You probably have a…
7 Things You Can Do To Help An Addict
How To Help An Addict Do you know someone who suffers from addiction? Are you wondering how to support them without becoming an enabler? Should…
What Is Addiction?
It’s the most popular question asked in our discussion groups. Each time people come up with their ideas and concepts on how to define addiction….
What Is Alcoholism And What You Can Do About It ?
Alcoholism, Alcohol Addiction, And How To Help Alcohol addiction or alcoholism can turn your life upside down. It is a downward spiral that is hard…
Newest Drug Detox Methods
We can all agree that abusing drugs can do you no good, so if you are hooked to these harmful and addictive substances or knows…
Talk Therapy ? Psychotherapy ? How Exactly Does It Work?
“So how exactly does this work? I talk; you listen? Is that … it? That is talk therapy?” This was one of the first (and many) times that…
How To Stop Using Drugs And Alcohol
We all know that there is no upside to drug and alcohol abuse and you want to know How to Stop Using Drugs and Alcohol….
How To Stop Smoking
We all know the health risks associated with smoking. So, How to stop smoking? Sometimes, the warning label is printed right on the pack of cigarettes….
My Suffering Is Perceived – Addiction Recovery
Addiction Recovery Taught Me Suffering Is Perceived The other night at a gathering my guru-buddy proudly proclaimed, “I’m a Buddhist so I’m tattooing the Ganesha on my…
What To Consider With International Drug And Alcohol Rehab – CRTC
Traveling Abroad for International Drug Rehabilitation People choose to travel to international drug and alcohol rehabs for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, rehab…
Effective Treatment For Substance Use Disorder & Behavioral Health
Effective Drug Rehabilitation Is Comprehensive For Any Substance Use Disorders The Impact of Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs on Society Research has concluded without a…
Costa Rica Opens Borders To Travelers – Requirements For Tourists To Enter Costa Rica
UPDATE 23rd of October 2020: COVID-19 Test Removed From Entry Requirements. This October the 22nd, authorities announced that they are going to eliminate the negative…
How Do I Really Feel – Rejoining The Human Experience In Recovery
Emotional Check-In, the Human Experience Every morning was the same routine. We ate breakfast, slurped down our coffees and were herded into the main hall…
Addiction Is A Message
Over the years working as a clinical psychologist with patients who are struggling to overcome an addiction, I’ve come to understand this about their struggle….
A Treatment Center In Costa Rica Helps Break Common Myths And Misconceptions About Addiction Recovery
See the original article over at Tico Times clicking here to learn about myths and misconceptions regarding addiction recovery. Addiction and addiction recovery can be a…
Finding International Drug Rehabs & Addiction Recovery Treatment
Finding An Accredited International Drug Rehab Finding a international drug rehab can be a really difficult task. Nowadays, people are swamped with information every day….
A MILLION LITTLE CONNECTIONS – THE COST OF REHAB
An Outstretched Hand 13 years-ago this month I arrived at LAX where my best partner in crime had agreed to scoop me, drive me up…
Recovery From Addiction = Reconciliation
Vomiting. Vomiting refers to the typically involuntary emptying of the stomach contents through the mouth. It is a natural reflex that occurs as a form…
The Ethos Of An Addiction Treatment Team
“Well yeah man, that’s the nature of marriage. Don’t take it personally. She can’t hear it from you. In fact, she can only hear it from other people.” That…
How To Help An Addict Stay Clean
Addiction is a mental and cognitive disorder in which an individual is attached to an activity or a substance, while not aware of or ignoring…
A Day In An Addiction Recovery Center – Greatest Job Ever
A Day in an Addiction Recovery Center “Follow Your Passion” “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life” These and…
International Drug Rehabilitation Services By Costa Rica Treatment Center
Read full article at Tico Times… Their evidence-based treatment programs are engineered to guide patients toward recovery, even if previous attempts or drug rehabs have…
The Tico Times About Us – Costa Rica Treatment Center Tackles Addiction Differently
CRTC Tackles Addiction Differently Costa Rica Treatment Center tackles addiction differently – Read full article While most drug and alcohol rehab centers shelter their clients…
Shinrin Yoku – Nature Therapy / Forest Bathing – Effective For Drug Rehab, Alcohol Treatment And Addiction
Shinrin-yoku is a japanese term meaning “forest bathing” or “taking in the forest atmosphere”. It was developed in Japan about 40 years ago and has…
What is EMDR Therapy and How can it Help You Overcome Addiction?
EMDR therapy – Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a psychotherapy that was originally developed to help people that were suffering from PTSD or other forms…
Exciting Rehab is Recovery
Recovery is only successful when one is equipped with the right tools and abilities to manage daily life after rehab. Meaning Rehab is Recovery! Let’s…
Why coming to Costa Rica for Rehab Treatment Center is Beneficial
Making the decision to go and get help for a drinking or drug problem is the smartest decision possible for ones future, health, sanity and…
Recovery From Addiction & Learning To Be Okay
Many years ago, I had the privilege of working with a remarkable young lady at a drug and alcohol rehab center during her Recovery from addiction….
Real….is Rare! Losing access to your brilliance
True victory is found in self-mastery and by making the unconscious conscious. It happens the exact moment you release the song in your soul and…
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