Many people think that addiction happens due to someone being careless with the consumption of substances that are known to have a risk of addiction, as though it is basic irresponsibility. Unfortunately, some circumstances can throw a typically sober person into an addiction, such as surgery forcing a person to take pain pills for a…
Prescription medication is supposed to help get you well when your mind or body isn’t behaving. That is what we are taught. That is when they are taken as directed by the prescribing doctor. This is true for most medications. However, there are some that doctors prescribe that can be dangerous and even lead to…
One of the most common approaches in the treatment of neurosis is what Sigmund Freud called the “reductive” approach. The reductive attempts to answer the question “why?” Why do I engage in this destructive behavior, or suffer from these debilitating emotions? Freud’s clinical work led him to conclude that most of these issues were rooted…
Our country has normalized drinking in a way that we would not consider reasonable for other addictive substances. Early intervention is always ideal. If you or someone you can about is showing signs of problems with alcohol, consider reaching out to the professionals at Rockland Recovery about our alcohol addiction treatment program. We offer a…
There are many options for selecting the most sensible service for your stage in the recovery process. A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a mental health treatment program designed for clients to go to a treatment center several days each week but return home at the end of the day. A PHP is appropriate for…
Many people who struggle with addiction don’t enter into a treatment program because they don’t have the time to devote to a residential treatment program. However, an intensive outpatient program (IOP) can provide addiction treatment on a more flexible schedule. At Rockland Recovery, our day intensive outpatient program helps people receive the addiction treatment they…
Getting addiction treatment requires a high level of care and expertise. With the help of the right team and social support systems, however, anyone can find recovery. There’s no need to put one’s life completely on hold in order to receive support and treatment, either. With an intensive outpatient program, those in recovery can schedule…
Nobody wants to imagine that someone they love will deal with addiction at any point in their lives. However, substance use disorders are a lot more common than most people realize, and Massachusetts is no exception. In fact, the percentage of those dealing with addiction in MA is higher than the national average. Learning about…
Substance use disorders are more common than many people realize. Since individuals dealing with addiction don’t all look the same, it isn’t always easy to notice. With non-judgmental and special expertise, professionals can help. And in the right environment, with the right tools and support, sobriety can be achieved. Looking for the right drug addiction…
Looking for a drug rehab program for yourself or someone you care for can be difficult and expensive. Some families spend thousands of dollars over multiple years before finding a treatment that works. Instead of going through trial and error, experts agree that it is beneficial for those seeking recovery to pursue comprehensive and individualized…