If you or a loved one suffers from alcohol addiction, you are kidding yourself if you don’t think that yourself and others are affected by this condition. Alcohol addiction can affect anyone, no matter their age, occupation, gender, or anything else. The effects of the addiction impact the person with the problem, but it also…
When you become addicted to alcohol, it takes courage to get sober. Even if you think you don’t have the courage now, it is possible to build it up to heal and recover from addiction. Once you gain the courage to get sober, you’ll find that each subsequent step is easier and easier. Learning how…
Accepting that you have been experiencing problems with alcohol is the first step in overcoming and healing from an addiction. The next step should be seeking treatment from a medical facility or an addiction treatment center program. However, the idea of joining a rehabilitation program can be scary and overwhelming for many people. This can…
Overcoming alcohol addiction is not an easy task. At times, you may even think that the journey is impossible; however, it is not. You can overcome your addiction to alcohol if you make the conscious decision to learn how to stop drinking and are eager to get the support you need. You don’t have to…
Your liver works hard to ensure your body is in great shape. This vital organ filters your blood, detoxifying substances you’ve ingested. However, when individuals abuse drugs and alcohol, the liver can become overwhelmed and suffer damage. If you believe you are suffering from liver damage in MA, then reach out to Rockland Recovery Center to…
Do you know someone who suffers from substance abuse disorder and needs to seek help from a substance abuse treatment program? Surprisingly, the odds are good that you do, though you may not realize it. Addiction is a chronic disease that doesn’t discriminate. Accordingly, it can affect your next-door neighbor, your child’s teacher, or your…
It’s hard to go through challenges and hard times in life. For many, it’s equally as difficult to watch a loved one struggle. If you care for someone who battles alcohol use disorder, you’ve witnessed the problems addiction causes. Financial difficulties, relationship troubles, and job loss are all side-effects of becoming chemically dependent upon alcohol.…
Did you know more than 14 million adults struggle with alcohol use disorder in the United States, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism? There are many reasons people self-medicate with alcohol. Perhaps they are trying to forget things that happened in the past. Some use alcohol to cope with job and…
Mixing substances, such as alcohol, illicit drugs, and prescription drugs, is very risky. While some people do so to experience a combination of sensations, doing so can cause severe damage to the body. Some people do this because they want to achieve a high that they cannot get from using one substance alone. Other times,…
At Rockland Recovery, we believe that recovery is not about abstinence, but connection. Therefore, recovery almost always involves the healing of family and community. To someone new to treatment this may seem like a daunting proposition; however, we believe this truth will become self-evident even after a very short time in our program. What may…