Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy
Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) integrates animals into treatment plans to aid in physical and mental health recovery. AAT employs various animals like dogs, horses, cats, and birds, tailored to individual patient needs and goals. This article explores AAT’s efficacy across...
Should I Bring My Dog to Rehab?
Dogs offer significant benefits in rehab, providing companionship, love, and support that ease social interactions and help manage stress and anxiety. They promote emotional healing and rekindle a sense of joy and connection. Interacting with dogs boosts oxytocin, beta-endorphins,...
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...
Deep Brain Stimulation
In 2023, a record 112,000 people in the U.S. died after overdosing on drugs, including illicit drugs and prescription opioids. There are several psychological and pharmaceutical treatments available for addiction. Sadly, as many as 75% to 98% of patients...
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...
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...
Using Somatic Therapies in Luxury treatment
What is somatic therapy and why is it at the heart of Carrara’s clinical programming? Somatic therapy focuses on how emotions and trauma are stored in the body. The goal is to release unresolved trauma and reclaim emotional regulation...
The Healing Touch: Integrating Massage Therapy into Substance Abuse Treatment
The Healing Touch: Integrating Massage Therapy into Substance Abuse Treatment Massage therapy has been widely recognized for its therapeutic benefits and has become a fundamental part of substance abuse treatment. At Carrara Treatment, Wellness, & Spa, we offer the...
Navigating the Future: The Importance of Aftercare Planning in Luxury Rehab
Navigating the Future: The Importance of Aftercare Planning in Luxury Rehab The transition from the safety of a luxury rehab center back into daily life can be challenging and arduous. Aftercare planning is a strategic approach designed to maintain...
