Could a sober living home be the right experience for you? Deciding to enter into a treatment program like this is a big one – and it is one of the best decisions you can make for your future. It takes a lot of dedication. At Rockland Recovery Treatment Center, we want you to know…
Entering into a drug and rehab center means you will be focusing on yourself and overcoming your addiction. There are many programs out there in various formats. However, a gender-specific rehab may be one of the best decisions you can make for yourself for several key reasons. At Rockland Recovery Treatment Center, we offer gender-specific…
Are you considering the benefits of an inpatient addiction program? If so, you are most likely making the right decision for yourself. This type of care is ideal because it allows you to take a break from the ups and downs of life and focus on yourself and your addiction recovery. Our team at Rockland…
Your doctor prescribed medications to you. Perhaps it was for pain as you recovered from an illness or disease. It may have been other needs. You took the medication but soon found it was not working as well for you. You took more. Now, you cannot stop. A prescription drug addiction treatment program may be…
Cocaine is a dangerous and highly addictive drug. It works as a stimulant in the body. As a Schedule II drug, it is not one that should be used illicitly. Cocaine’s side effects can be very significant and, in some cases, life-threatening. If you are using cocaine and you’re ready to start thinking about cocaine…
Are you using alcohol and seeing your relationships suffer as a result? Having a glass of wine here and there may not be a problem. However, consistent or binge drinking can lead to difficulties in any relationship. That includes a significant other, parent, child, spouses, or friends. When this happens to you, you may feel…
Renowned addiction researcher Dr. Bruce Alexander believes we are experiencing a paradigm shift in the world of recovery. That shift, however, is very uneven – Western Europe is much farther along than we are in this respect. The reasons for this have much to do with the ways our health care system shape the culture…
You have a family, job, school, or other types of responsibilities. You may know that you need some help getting sober, but you don’t know how that is possible. Making time for rehab is a critical factor. It can mean life or death for you. It may even put you in a position where you…
Can you plan a sober Halloween? It is a question many people have because this day is often spent with friends and family having some fun. Some of your friends may host parties, or you may spend the evening sitting in the driveway with friends. The key to remember here is that there are other…