What if you could see how your brain is working and identify ways to change it? If you’re starting out on your recovery journey and trying to find all the best tools to make this change fit, you can’t afford to miss neurofeedback. It gives you a gentle look inside your skull and objective information.…
While the process of going through rehab for alcoholism can be very rewarding, returning back to real-life can be scary after that experience. It’s important to take the appropriate steps to recover even after your time in rehab is over. Caring for yourself after the process is essential for continuing to make progress on your…
If you’re addicted to alcohol or drugs, you are not alone. Ten percent of adults will have a drug misuse disorder at some point—that equals about 33 million people. An addiction can feel insurmountable, especially if you try and overcome it on your own. The truth is, healing your body takes careful steps and, often, the support…
Addiction is a serious and scary condition for everyone involved – especially the addict. Sometimes, addiction gets to the point where the addict isn’t sure if they should go to rehab. One quality of people struggling with addiction is denial. Often times, when an addict is debating the severity of their addiction, they will deny…
Roughly 10 percent of adults have experienced a drug use disorder during their life. About 75 percent of those people reported never getting any help or assistance for it. There can sometimes be a stigma surrounding rehab and beginning the recovery journey. This can be the reason many do not ask for help. Those with unprocessed…
One of the worse things as a parent is to see your child suffer. When they were little, you could put on a band-aid or fix a bowl of soup. Today, their problems are more serious and soup just isn’t the answer. When your child suffers from addiction you may wonder if drug and alcohol…
Substance abuse recovery is a long journey, and letting go of old habits is not as easy as it seems. Many people in recovery will go through at least one moment of relapse. Fortunately, there are many tips and programs available to minimize your or your loved one’s chances of relapse. When staying sober becomes overwhelming,…
Drug and alcohol addiction can be sneaky. You may seem to be in control of your usage, but it does not take long for addiction to get worse if you don’t seek help. It may seem scary to seek help regarding your addiction, but it is actually a vitally important step for identifying your problem…
Studies have indicated that some children are already abusing drugs and alcohol as early as ages 12 and 13. This can be very scary as a parent, especially if you haven’t opened up a conversation with your child about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. But, if you suspect that your child may be abusing drugs…
Do you have a family member, friend, or coworker that’s struggling with addiction in New England? If so, you aren’t alone. Addiction doesn’t just affect the addict, it affects everyone close to them. Finding out that your loved one decided to attend New England rehab may be one of the happiest moments of your life.…