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Outpatient vs. Inpatient Treatment: Similarities and Differences
When individuals or families begin exploring options for substance use or mental health treatment, one of the first decisions they face is whether outpatient or inpatient care is the right fit. Both can be highly effective. Both offer structured, evidence-based support. And both play an important role in helping people achieve meaningful, lasting change. At…
Read MoreShort-Term vs. Long-Term Residential Treatment: What’s the Difference?
When people begin exploring residential treatment, one of the first—and most important—questions is about length of stay. Do I need a month of intensive treatment? Or do I need a more extended stay—three to six months, or even a year—to make fundamental changes? These are reasonable questions that deserve thoughtful answers. At CMC:Berkshires, we…
Read MoreCRAFT Therapy vs. Intervention
When a loved one is struggling with substance use, families often feel desperate to do something. Many turn to the idea of a traditional intervention: a structured, often urgent effort to push someone into treatment. It’s a standard recommendation from many treatment providers and a model most people have seen on TV. In moments of…
Read MoreHow to Help a Loved One with Addiction
…and why these same tools work for any behavior change. When You Love Someone Who’s Struggling If you love someone who’s misusing substances, you probably want two things: for them to be okay and for things to change. You may also feel overwhelmed, scared, angry, or unsure where to begin. The good news? There’s a…
Read MoreHow to Help a Family Member Struggling with Addiction
Supporting a family member struggling with addiction can feel overwhelming. Families often wonder: What should I do? What should I say? How do I avoid making things worse? These questions are common, and the fact that you are asking them means you care deeply about your family member’s well-being. The good news is that families…
Read MoreElise Loehnen
Carrie Wilkens, PhD is a psychologist who is attempting to change the way we think about and address recovery and treatment
Read MoreDan Harris: Ten Percent Happier
Wilkens talks about the stigma around substance abuse, potential alternatives to abstinence, and the role of meditation in recovery.
Read MoreEric Zimmer: The One You Feed
Dr. Jeff Foote is a clinical psychologist making impactful strides in the areas of addiction support and recovery.
Read MorePsychology Today
Using science and kindness to help people change
Read MoreWhat is CRAFT
Is your loved one hesitant to seek help? Has communication become challenging? CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) can help. At CMC, we understand how painful and confusing it is when a loved one faces mental health and behavioral challenges (like substance use), especially when efforts to help create more distance. Confrontational methods like “tough…
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