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Outdoor Adventure Therapy: Treating Mental Health Issues that Lead to Addiction

May 7, 2022 By FBN Leave a Comment

Society can sometimes take a binary view on the way that we look at addiction. A person begins doing drugs and alcohol recreationally, which leads to overindulging in drugs or alcohol, which leads to addiction that requires treatment. However, as we continue to better understand mental health issues … [Read more...] about Outdoor Adventure Therapy: Treating Mental Health Issues that Lead to Addiction

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Addiction, Back2Basics, Back2Basics Outdoor Adventure Recovery, Laini Roberts, mental health, Outdoor Adventure Recovery, Outdoor Adventure Therapy

Treating the Brain Disease of Addiction

December 2, 2021 By FBN Leave a Comment

The mere fact that relapse is more common than uncommon sheds light on how difficult it truly is to break addiction. No one enters rehabilitation with the intention to fail; rather, they enter a treatment program hoping in their heart they can stop using for good. The problem with this approach … [Read more...] about Treating the Brain Disease of Addiction

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Addiction, Addiction Recovery, adventure recovery program, Back2Basics, relapse, Roy J. DuPrez M.Ed., therapeutic lifestyle changes

Ten Years of Recovery Through Nature

December 2, 2020 By FBN Leave a Comment

For 10 years, Back2Basics Outdoor Adventure Recovery has been using the natural environment to help young men recover from addiction. The Flagstaff-based program engages men, ages 18 to 35, in a variety of wilderness experiences that are emotionally and physically safe, combined with more … [Read more...] about Ten Years of Recovery Through Nature

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Addiction, Back 2 Basics, Back2Basics, Nature, outdoor adventure program, Recovery, Therapy, Wilderness Therapy

Understanding a New-Found Freedom

September 29, 2020 By FBN Leave a Comment

The prescriptive use of adventure experiences by health professionals has shown to result in significant improvements in the regulation of emotions and behavior. Numerous studies point to the many benefits of outdoor experiences, including self-disclosure and awareness and enhanced attention span … [Read more...] about Understanding a New-Found Freedom

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Addiction, Back 2 Basics, Back2Basics, back2basicsoutdooradventures, Recovery, Roy DuPrez

Having Responsibilities Furthers the Addiction Recovery Process

September 2, 2020 By FBN Leave a Comment

In his book, “Boys Adrift,” Dr. Leonard Sax explains that men need to be responsible because if men are not needed, they do not flourish. Furthermore, according to organizational psychologist Benjamin P. Hardy, men actually step down if they are not needed. For example, when expectations are low, … [Read more...] about Having Responsibilities Furthers the Addiction Recovery Process

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Back 2 Basics, Back 2 Basics Center for Addictions, Back2Basics, Roy DuPrez

Understanding the Stages of Change

February 6, 2020 By FBN Leave a Comment

The new year is well upon us, and many have been making changes as a component of a New Year’s resolution. Identified changes may be orchestrated to become healthier by increasing physical activities, or an effort to eat a well-balanced diet. You may have attempted these changes in the past, with … [Read more...] about Understanding the Stages of Change

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Addiction, Back 2 Basics, change, Natalie Randolph

Understanding the Importance of Relationships in Recovery

November 6, 2019 By FBN Leave a Comment

Life is complex, and as human beings, we rely on others to learn and build our confidence and capacity to cope with changing situations. As a result, it stands to reason that the challenges of life are best faced when we surround ourselves with others who demonstrate healthy behaviors. For the … [Read more...] about Understanding the Importance of Relationships in Recovery

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Addiction, Back 2 Basics, Back 2 Basics Addictions Treatment, Back to Basics, Health, Recovery, relationships, Roy DuPrez

Treating the Brain Disease of Addiction

October 5, 2019 By FBN 1 Comment

The mere fact that relapse is more common than uncommon sheds light on how difficult it truly is to break addiction. No one enters rehabilitation with the intention to fail; rather, they enter a treatment program hoping in their heart they can stop using for good. The problem with this approach … [Read more...] about Treating the Brain Disease of Addiction

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Addiction, Back 2 Basics, Back 2 Basics Addictions Treatment, Roy J. DuPrez M.Ed.

Understanding Addiction as a Brain Disease  

April 8, 2019 By FBN 1 Comment

The mere fact that relapse is more common than uncommon sheds light on how difficult it truly is to break addiction. No one enters rehabilitation with the intention to fail; rather, they enter a treatment program hoping in their heart they can stop using for good. The problem with this approach is … [Read more...] about Understanding Addiction as a Brain Disease  

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Addiction, Back to Basics, Mental Illness, Roy DuPrez M.Ed.

Exploring the Process of Change

February 15, 2019 By FBN 2 Comments

We are now a month into 2019 and many have contemplated making changes as a component of a new year’s resolution. Identified changes may be orchestrated to become healthier by increasing physical activities or an effort to eat a well-balanced diet. You may have attempted these changes in the past, … [Read more...] about Exploring the Process of Change

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Addiction, Back to Basics, Natalie Randolph DBH LMSW, Recovery, Therapy

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