When we ingest drugs or alcohol, we put toxins in our bodies that need to be filtered out. The liver does an excellent job of filtering out the toxins to keep us healthy. However, it can’t keep up when there is a continuous supply. A drug and alcohol detox center can assist with the detox…
Adolescence is a time of drastic changes, growth, and development for young people. It is a time when many young people start looking outside their family unit for cues about what to do, how to behave, and things to try. Unfortunately, this also means that some adolescents will run into trouble with drugs or alcohol.…
Deciding to seek therapy for substance abuse disorders or other co-occurring illnesses is a serious step toward sobriety and better health. There are many kinds of therapy to consider, but one that many patients find helpful is individual therapy. Individual therapy is personalized, gives patients one-on-one attention, and addresses mental health and substance abuse disorders.…
When you get help for addiction, you must go through several milestones on your way to recovery. One of the most challenging milestones comes near the very start of your sobriety efforts. This is the time when you enter a drug and alcohol detox program and go through substance withdrawal. Withdrawal is a temporary collection…
There is much we now know about drug abuse and addiction. Yet, there are many things we are still finding out from ongoing research. Fortunately, as more is learned, we are able to debunk common myths that are often generated by those with limited knowledge of the challenges facing individuals suffering from addiction. Myths About…
COVID-19 is here. Anyone with a compromised immune system is at a higher risk of developing complications from the disease. There’s a lot of concern for elderly individuals who often have weaker immune systems and co-occurring medical conditions. However, those who use drugs or alcohol may have a compromised immune system as well. At Rockland…
Substance use and addiction are growing problems nationwide, but many areas of the country struggle with specific drug use patterns and trends. For instance, in some cities, meth use is more prevalent. In others, opioids are the primary drug of choice. Overall, the drug crisis is creating an increased need for drug addiction treatment in…
Drug and alcohol treatment and proper care for mental health disorders take time. It’s not possible to rush the healing process or to force the brain to overcome the challenges it’s faced with daily. That’s why long-term rehab programs are the right option for many people. During this time, you’ll focus on transforming your health…
Do you have a loved one you fear is falling under the tides of opioid addiction? There is an opioid crisis from coast to coast that’s so severe that over 70% of overdose deaths are because of it. And recently, the largest increase of synthetic opioid-related deaths has occurred on the West Coast. Because of…
For people with a substance use disorder, there are numerous obstacles in the path to treatment. For some, going to a residential treatment program might not be the most effective route to recovery. Yet, they may not be sure they can stop using substances on their own. That’s where the use of a medication-assisted treatment…