An intensive outpatient program (IOP) is a treatment option for those needing substance use disorder, mental health, or dual diagnosis support. It provides intensive, structured therapeutic services to help individuals work toward long-term recovery. At Rockland Recovery, our intensive outpatient program offers an individualized approach tailored to suit each client’s needs. During the program, clients…
Substance use disorder is a disease that affects millions of Americans every year. This disease is characterized by an intense and continuous urge to use a substance despite understanding the negative consequences. This urge stems from drugs interacting with the brain’s pleasure center, providing short-term relief to challenging emotions followed by unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Learning…
One of the leading causes of accidental death nationwide is drug overdose. The majority of overdoses can be traced back to drugs in the opioid family. In fact, of the 10 most dangerous drugs, six of them are opioids. Many people are not even aware of how deadly some drugs can be. Meanwhile, others are…
Did you know that Adderall misuse can affect the immune system? If you or someone you care about is struggling with Adderall misuse, a prescription drug addiction treatment program may be worth considering. The immune system is a group of glands and organs that work together to protect the body against infection and illness. When…
In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that people would not become addicted to opioid pain relievers. As a result, healthcare professionals began to prescribe opioids at greater rates. About two decades later, opioid drug addiction treatment programs help more than a million Americans struggling with opioid misuse yearly. In 2017, the…
How do you know if you need to get admitted into a drug addiction treatment program? Participation in a professional treatment program is a necessary first step for many who are seeking to break free from addiction. Some people try to deal with their substance use disorders by themselves, but not many are successful. It’s…
Drug-related fatalities, such as accidents and overdose, are the leading cause of preventable death in this country. Because f the higher mortality rate of drug users, loved ones of drug users are focused on attending to the needs of their loved ones. It’s important to remember that prescription drug issues can be just as dangerous…
It can be frightening if you are concerned that a loved one is stuck in the endless cycle of drug addiction. You may not know how to approach the issue with your friend or family member or what signs of drug addiction might be. If you are in the Rockland, Massachusetts area, the compassionate staff…
Addiction to painkillers is at an all-time high in Massachusetts and across the country as a whole. Prescription opioid abuse has dramatically risen, cementing it as a significant national health crisis. The health and economic uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated an already dire predicament for the country. If you or…
Heroin is a potent opiate with a dramatic impact on the brain because the powerful effects of heroin cause it to be addictive, both physically and psychologically. For most people, treatment from a qualified heroin rehab center is the only way to break out of the addiction cycle. After they have decided to seek out…
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