Here at The Dunes East Hampton, we use a number of treatment approaches to help our clients. This month’s Program Spotlight is our Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Treatment. EMDR is a relatively new type of psychotherapy that has grown in popularity recently. It is different from other types of therapy in that it…
Alcohol is a common addictive substance, most likely because it’s legal (as long as a person is the age of majority in the particular state), readily available, and socially acceptable to use. We have a number of euphemisms for alcohol addiction that we tend to use, since many of us shy away from using this…
An addict is living with a chronic disease that affects his or her ability to make decisions. For them, the substance is in charge and they don’t have a choice about whether they will continue to use or not. They have to keep using or they will start experiencing withdrawal symptoms. Making a choice to…
For our Program Spotlight this time, we will be focusing on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). This innovative form of therapy is used to help clients change unwanted behavior for a more desirable one. How Does Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Help Those In Recovery? Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is used to help people dealing with a number of…
Fentanyl is one of the strongest opiates (narcotic pain reliever) available. Its effects are not long-lasting, and it is often used in hospitals for patients recovering from surgery. This medication may also be prescribed for “breakthrough pain” for patients who are already taking an opiate pain medication but who experience temporary pain that breaks through…