Alcohol use can seem like no big deal. You may think everyone drinks, and most people don’t have a problem with using alcohol. Yet, for many other people, one drink a day over a consistent period can lead to alcoholism. When this happens, alcohol controls much of your life, your actions, and your thoughts. That…
Boston is among the top states affected by alcoholism. Unfortunately, Boston residents have a huge drinking problem. For instance, research reports statistics indicate that more than 22.8% of adults in the Massachusetts region engage in binge drinking. Such a rate is exceptionally high, considering that the national binge drinking rate is 16.2%. Therefore, it is…
Did you know that women are the fastest-growing population of alcohol users? This is problematic because women struggling with alcoholism may eventually experience many adverse effects of drinking too much, such as the increased risk of developing cancer, heart disease, and liver damage. It’s not only physical health that’s at risk when a woman becomes…
Are you or someone you care about considering getting admitted into an alcohol or drug addiction treatment program? There’s no better time to get your facts straight and shatter the myths about addictive substances and addiction than the National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW). The NDAFW of 2022 happens between Monday, March 21 to…
When you complete an alcohol addiction treatment program, does it mean you’re cured and will stay sober for the rest of your life? While addiction treatment is necessary to manage addictive behaviors, addiction is a chronic disease, which means there’s no cure. There’s just the continuous management of your mental health so you can avoid…
For the majority of individuals in recovery, the holidays are a challenging point in their recovery. The holidays pose unique struggles and challenges to sobriety, so it can be helpful to have strategies to help prevent a relapse. Opportunities to engage in old, unhealthy behaviors are abundant during the holidays. Due to the general indulgence…
The holiday season is swiftly approaching, and with it comes the joy and excitement as well as the addiction triggers associated with this time of year. Stress, loneliness, and anger all play a part in how people handle their recovery from addiction. For some, the holiday season only exacerbates these negative feelings when everyone is…
For several decades, 12-step programs have been helping people overcome the difficulties of drug or alcohol addiction. Although it may have started as a program known as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), it extended quickly to help people with other substance abuse issues. Through 12-step guidance for addiction, you can gain the tools for recovery you need.…
When managing a substance abuse issue, it’s critical to find the appropriate outpatient addiction treatment and addiction therapy. Your future will be brighter as you discover the benefits of therapy. Addiction treatment therapy at Rockland Recovery is your first step on the journey to healing and recovery. What Are the Different Types of Addiction Treatments?…
At Rockland Recovery Treatment Center, you can receive early treatment for alcoholism. Our alcohol addiction treatment program can prevent long-term damage related to binge drinking and your body. The earlier you receive care for your addiction, the better off you are in your efforts to maintain your recovery. What Is Binge Drinking? If you drink…