Many people talk about drinking on social media. It is nearly a common thing to see moms talking about having a glass of wine after a long day or people stopping for a beer after school just to hang out. There is no level of alcohol use that is considered safe, but for some people,…
Wine seems like a simple, easy way to get some relief after a long day. If you check out social media, you’ll see many women talking about needing a glass of wine after spending all day dealing with the frustrations of children and spouses. Yet, this wine mom culture is dangerous. For some, it can…
We are witnessing a seismic shift in our understanding of addiction and recovery. The oft-repeated meme that “connection, not sobriety, is the opposite of addiction” speaks this change. Recovery and connection are intimately tied. Ever-increasing numbers of Americans want to know how their country became the most addicted in the world. Blame is routinely assigned…
Are you mixing benzos and alcohol together with the hopes of creating a new or different high? For those who mix substances like this together, the goal is often to get a better result – a more eutrophic high or sensation. Yet, mixing these drugs together can be very dangerous. It can increase the risk…
Do you have a loved one that’s struggling with alcohol use? Do you want them to enter into an alcohol rehab program in Rockland, MA? When you are tired of seeing them waste their life and put yours at risk, call our team at Rockland Recovery Treatment Center. With extensive experience in treating alcohol use…
Breaking the cycle of addiction is very important so that you can live a healthy life and a recovered future. But it’s not always easy to break that cycle. At Rockland Recovery Treatment Center, we have the programs and support options to help you succeed. We know it’s not easy to reach out and say…
When you’re trying to recover from an addiction, having a lot of stress in your life can make things more difficult. That’s unfortunate because recovery is very important and something you want to focus on. But when you address the link between stress management and addiction recovery, you’ll be more likely to conquer your addiction.…
If you have a specific type of personality, you could be more susceptible to problems with alcohol or other substances. The link between personality and alcohol dependence isn’t widely known, but the belief is that an “addictive” personality is something that people have. When they do, they’re more likely to get involved with drugs and…
A life in recovery can feel great and give you a clean and sober future you can appreciate and enjoy. At Rockland Recovery Treatment Center, we understand the value of that recovery and everything it can mean for your life. You can get back to the plans and dreams you used to have, and address…
Binge drinking is something that is often thought of in regards to college frat parties or high school parties at someone’s house when the parents are gone. Unofficially binge drinking is the act of drinking until you’re drunk. Officially, it is defined as a man drinking five or more drinks or a woman drinking four…