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The Science Behind Addiction
The Science Behind Addiction The science behind addiction involves a condition where something that was once pleasurable becomes indispensable to your daily life. Drug addiction is an overwhelming desire, uncontrollable use, and then compulsive use. Addiction also includes continuing to use a drug despite any repeated or harmful consequences. People use drugs for many reasons….

How is EMDR Used in Addiction Treatment?
There are many different therapies, just as there are many different individuals. At Kemah Palms Recovery®, we want you to know the answer to, “What is EMDR?” It may be a tool to help you in your healing of addiction or anxiety. What Is EMDR? EMDR therapy treatment has been especially successful in…

How to Find a Galveston Drug Rehab
Once you have come to terms with your addiction, it is time to get the help that you need. It can be hard to know what to look for in a rehab facility. What should you look for in a Galveston drug rehab facility? When you look past the polished cabinets and beautiful surroundings, do…

Holistic Approach to Addiction Recovery
The body has interdependent parts that affect each other. Because of that, physical pain can trigger mental distress, and emotional stress can lead to anxiety and insomnia. These are all common issues that people face when they have an addiction. Taking a holistic approach to recovery addresses every aspect of their health to help them…

Having a Happy and Sober St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day was originally a religious holiday, but in modern times, many people have focused heavily on the drinking aspect of the holiday. Though there’s nothing wrong with a boisterous St. Patrick’s Day party, the drinking culture that surrounds the holiday can make things tough for people in recovery. If you want to have…

Replacing Unhealthy Habits with Healthy Ones: 7 Things Addicts Should Know
Among our primary values at Kemah Palms Recovery® is a commitment to assisting clients in replacing unhealthy habits with positive ones. If you’re investigating Houston substance abuse treatment programs, you know what it’s like to have a habit you want to get rid of. You know that the claim “I can quit whenever I want” fails the FTTP (From…

Help for a Drinking Problem
There’s no doubt that struggling with an alcohol problem causes a lot of personal trauma. By reading this post, it would appear you are ready to get help, and that’s an excellent idea. Obviously, your drinking problem is not going to go away on its own. While living within the confines of any addiction, it’s…

What Are the Most Common Signs of Alcoholism?
Alcohol abuse is one of the leading causes of death in the United States every year. It can be hard to know when a drinking habit becomes a problem. An alcohol use disorder does not develop overnight. But it can take many people by surprise. Would you know the signs of alcoholism? And if you…

What is Step 3 of the 12 Steps Program?
Step Three of the 12 Steps: We made a decision to turn our will and lives over to the care of God, as we understood him. Step Three of the 12 Steps is the natural follow-up to Steps One and Two. First, we admit that we’ve lost control (Step 1). Then we acknowledge belief in…

Fearsome Floods of Addiction Relapse
Houston had enough flooding last spring to give anyone chronic ombrophobia (fear of rain). While the high waters have long since receded, periodic “flash flood watches” continue—as do nervous glances at the afternoon sky. Will we relapse into fear of rain? The Storms of Life Are Out to Get Me “At least Houston doesn’t have…

Signs of Addiction You Need to Look Out For
Often, one of the hardest parts of getting help for addiction is simply realizing that there is a problem in the first place. Some users may be so secretive that their friends and family are not even aware of drug abuse. It is also possible for a person dealing with symptoms of addiction to lie…

Addiction Therapy in Rehab: What is Music Therapy Like?
There is no one-size-fits-all remedy for treating substance abuse. With an effective treatment plan like music therapy from a rehab facility like Kemah Palms, you’ll have access to a variety of resources to help you overcome addiction. What is music therapy like? Music therapy is a holistic addiction therapy designed to help in your journey…