When considering treatment, it may deter someone who has only heard about residential rehabs. At Greater Boston Addiction Centers (GBAC), we offer many treatment options, such as intensive outpatient treatment in MA to provide treatment to those who could benefit from treatment found in residential rehabs but can not afford to stop working or living…
Depression affects your mental health as well as your physical health. The symptoms of depression can have a negative impact on motivation and happiness, and the negative thoughts and moods can fuel self-medication with drugs and alcohol that can turn into an addiction. The reality of depression reveals the importance of a depression treatment program for…
While alcohol is legal and readily available, it is still an addictive substance. Every day, alcohol addiction impacts individuals and families across the country. Alcohol creates serious physical and psychological dependencies, and withdrawal can be painful and even fatal in some cases. An alcohol addiction treatment program offers the highest levels of care, so each…
Suspecting someone you love uses heroin is a painful situation for anyone. We all know about the dangers of these drugs. But what are the physical signs of heroin abuse and how else can you detect the truths of your loved one’s behaviors? About Heroin Abuse Heroin, also called diamorphine, is a recreational drug used…
While alcohol can seem like a legal and safe way to unwind and relieve stress, there is a darker side to alcohol use that hurts many people and families. Alcohol use can be an unhealthy coping method for people dealing with the symptoms of depression. For some people, self-medicating with alcohol spirals into addiction, and…
Dealing with anxiety is difficult. But having to deal with anxiety and depression at the same time can be even more challenging and complex. When substance use disorder, addiction to drugs or alcohol, is added to the mix, healing from any of the conditions can be daunting. Many people with anxiety or depression self-medicate with…
Alcoholics Anonymous, also known as AA, was the first organization to adopt and publish a 12-step program to treat alcohol addiction. People started using the Alcoholics Anonymous program to get sober, and others took notice. Then, the NJ 12-step program started popping up in other treatment settings. For example, Narcotics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, and Overeaters…
Drug and alcohol addiction and dependence are serious disorders that affect tens of millions of people worldwide. More than 20 million people suffer from substance use disorders every year in the United States alone. Within the medical and mental health communities, which encompass substance use disorders, the terms “dependence” and “addiction” have often been used…
Deciding to utilize a teen mental health treatment center is a big one. It allows your teen to talk to another person about what is happening to them as well as why. Sometimes parents are not sure what’s happening at all. Yet, you may know how important mental health is. By working with a licensed…
Addiction and mental health are often connected. Depression, anxiety, trauma disorders, and other mental health conditions can drive many people to self-medicate with alcohol or drugs, and this dangerous cycle can spiral into an addiction When you or a loved one are struggling with substance abuse as well as a co-occurring mental health disorder, reaching…