Raising children is one of the most precious experiences we can have. Yet, it can also be one of the most difficult, especially if you are a single parent. To add insult to injury, what can make rearing a child on your own even harder is when you struggle with substance use disorders. This may … Read more
Why Choose The Haven DETOX New England Massachusetts Drug and Alcohol Rehab The Haven Detox New England focuses on individual drug and alcohol recovery in every addiction treatment service, therapy, or rehab program. Full rehabilitation from drugs and alcohol requires a multi-faceted and individual approach to treatment with care and compassion. The Haven Detox New … Read more
Nearly all medical organizations are united when it comes to the health benefits of exercise. Regular physical activity gets recommended by the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the American College of Sports Medicine, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—and the list goes on. Exercise benefits a person’s body from head … Read more
Many people who have had a personal or indirect experience with addiction are familiar with the concept of a 12-step program for recovery, like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). Within these programs, people can find peer support for maintaining their sobriety and follow structured pathways toward building back their lives. However, in recent … Read more
Ibogaine for Addiction—Can It Work? When a person struggles with addiction, it can feel overwhelming to take the first step toward treatment. Finding effective help can also be intimidating. As a result, people may be drawn to atypical methods to help them overcome their addictions. Ibogaine, a plant-derived psychedelic, is one such method that has … Read more
Most Common Mental Health Conditions That Go With Addiction When a person has decided to find support for their addictive behavior, they are often surprised to uncover an underlying mental health condition. However, substance use disorders very commonly occur with mental health conditions. A so-called co-occurring disorder, or dual diagnosis, can be a single mental … Read more
Addiction often takes a toll on those close to the addict, including their spouses, partners, children, and friends. Many individuals hurt by loved ones suffering from addiction have difficulty practicing forgiveness, especially if addiction led to serious problems that affected their quality of life, such as missed mortgage payments, job loss, and legal issues. Though … Read more
Heroin represents an extremely dangerous drug due to its high risk for overdose. In 2019, an estimated 14,019 people died from a heroin overdose, which made up nearly 20% of drug-related deaths that occurred that year, reports the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Heroin addiction can be successfully treated with one of several programs … Read more
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