Medical science and technology have advanced incredibly quickly in the past century. Treatments and therapies have been developed for a wide range of disorders and diseases previously thought untreatable. Care for addiction has changed a great deal. Those addicted to alcohol were once relegated to being sent to insane asylums, and Sigmund Freud advocated for…
Substance use disorders are incredibly common among the population of the United States, with millions of people suffering from addiction to drugs or alcohol. Many of these millions will not receive treatment because of misconceptions about the treatments during recovery. Many of the nationwide programs and therapies offered at treatment centers are safe. However, it…
Millions of Americans experience addiction and associated mental health conditions every year. Those struggling with substance use and mental health disorders often search for relief from their symptoms. Thanks to advancements in medical knowledge, a wide range of therapies and treatments are offered for both addiction and mental health issues. One of the newer procedures…
There are many points in life when people experience anxiety. This is normal and expected, as life’s ups and downs will place demands on a person’s body and mind. In many cases, anxiety is useful as it primes the body to exert effort, allowing a person to achieve feats that would normally be beyond their…
If you or someone you care about is struggling with heroin abuse, you should consider getting admitted into a heroin addiction treatment program. Heroin is one of the most well-known opioid drugs in the world, and it’s an addictive substance that’s responsible for the opioid epidemic the U.S. is currently dealing with. However, despite the…
Have you ever encountered or been part of a family grieving? It can be difficult to grieve, and it’s also challenging to support someone grieving. While you can turn to words to comfort a grieving friend or family member, the best way to support someone dealing with grief is to just be there for them.…
While structured sober living may be right for some people, others may simply need a stable place to stay while working on finding employment, looking for a permanent residence, or enrolling in helpful courses. Structured sober living is different from simply being a resident of a sober living home, but the difference is minor. At…
The missing piece to achieving a recovery journey can sometimes be deciding on the right place to live if you are battling a substance use disorder. This is where Rockland Recovery’s sober living homes in Massachusetts can help you out with what you are missing. If you or someone you care about might benefit from…
When you decide to go through a substance abuse treatment program at Rockland Recovery, the next step is choosing your sessions. One option is attending full-time in a residential inpatient treatment program. Also, we offer outpatient treatment for individuals interested in therapy in shorter or more convenient time frames. It’s vital to weigh the benefits…
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…