About: Britney Elyse
Does Diet Help with Substance Abuse Recovery?
How does substance use impact nutrition and overall health? Substance use can significantly affect nutrition and overall health, often leading to nutritional deficiencies and poor eating habits. Different substances can have different effects, such as opioids causing constipation and...
The Six Types of Family Roles in Addictive Households
Addiction doesn’t only affect the individual, it impacts the entire family system. When an individual is in their addiction, the family assumes various roles in response that contribute to the problem. Family members may cover up the addiction, assist...
Pain Management in High-End Substance Abuse Treatment
Pain management is a fundamental component of substance abuse treatment. This is particularly true for chronic pain patients. At Carrara Treatment, Wellness, & Spa, managing pain successfully is not only about alleviating physical discomfort, but also about creating an...
Relapse Prevention Plan
Relapse prevention is an integral component of a comprehensive substance abuse treatment plan and the goal for a treatment episode. Relapse prevention involves a strategic approach to identify and manage triggers that could lead to relapse. An initiative-taking stance...
Exploring the Stages of Change in Addiction Recovery
Understand the stages of change in addiction recovery and how they guide individuals through behavioral transformation and lasting recovery.
Pink Cloud
What is Pink Clouding? Many of us have heard the term “pink cloud” used in the early stages of recovery. What is it? Why is it used? According to Forbes, “Pink Cloud Syndrome” is a phenomenon that causes a...
The 4 C’s of Addiction
What are the 4 C’s of Addiction? The 4 C’s of addiction offer a framework to understand the complexity of addiction rehabilitation. The 4’c of addiction are: Compulsion Craving Consequences Control These 4 factors are unique to addiction and...
The Impact of Medical Gaslighting and Carrara’s Dedication to Help
While the term “gaslighting” has become widely popular in our society, the term “medical gaslighting” is also gaining traction. Merriam-Webster’s word of the year in 2022 was “gaslight” and according to The New York Times, the term “medical gaslighting” gained...
What types of therapies do luxury treatment centers offer?
Luxury treatment centers are known for providing a premium, holistic approach to addiction recovery and mental health care, blending evidence-based therapies with high-end amenities in serene, often picturesque settings. These centers cater to individuals who seek more personalized and...
