For some time now, vaping has been touted by some experts as a safe alternative to cigarettes. Currently, the spread of vaping — especially among teens — has become a major public health issue. Some people struggling with the effects of vaping may even seek admittance into a drug addiction treatment program. But is professional…
What is a sober living program, and do programs like this always involve residing in sober living homes? Yes, a sober living program usually involves living in a sober home, also called drug- and alcohol-free housing or a halfway house. Housing options like this can offer people in recovery a positive, safe, and secure environment…
What is an intensive outpatient program (IOP), and how does it treat people with substance use disorder successfully? First of all, outpatient programs are necessary for clients that can’t stay within a treatment facility for the length of their customized program. IOPs are also usually recommended for clients who don’t need medical detox. Overall, inpatient…
The truth is that addiction recovery requires continual care. Undergoing detox and rehab is not a cure, and complete healing doesn’t happen overnight. Some people continue to struggle after completing a rehab program and may need to consider looking into sober living homes to find a supportive space to continue on their path to recovery.…
Widespread studies have demonstrated numerous benefits for women who enter a sober living home after addiction treatment. At Rockland Recovery, our team offers sober living home programs for women in the Rockland, Massachusetts, area who would like to continue their recovery journey in a structured environment. If you or a woman in your life is…
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…
If you live in the Boston area and are looking for a high-quality, reliable outpatient treatment rehab center, there are options to help in your recovery journey. At Rockland Recovery, our day intensive outpatient program might be the right choice for your recovery journey. Please contact our Rockland Recovery team today by calling 855.732.4842 or filling…
Once someone has accepted that they are struggling with an addiction, it can be tough to decide what to do about it. Often, willpower isn’t enough to break the addiction (else, it probably wouldn’t have formed). Thus, one of the most successful methods of treating addiction is inpatient rehabilitation. But it still has a lot…
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…