Addiction and mental health
Addiction Blog
Articles about addiction, mental health, and what recovery actually involves. Some of it is practical: what withdrawal feels like, what insurance covers, how to tell an intensive outpatient program from a partial hospitalization program. Some of it is written for the person on the outside trying to help.
Everything here is either written by a clinician on our team or checked by one before it goes out.
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What to Do When Someone Refuses Rehab
Watching someone you care about struggle with addiction is difficult, and the effects on your own life can be profound. Someone with an addiction…
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The Importance of Aftercare in Drug Addiction Recovery
Most relapses happen in the year after treatment ends, when the structure disappears and life has not yet been rebuilt. Aftercare is what carries people through that window, and it is planned during treatment, not after.
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Relapse Prevention Strategies That Work in Addiction Recovery
Relapse starts days or weeks before the first use, in changes you can learn to catch. Here are the relapse prevention strategies that hold: your triggers, your warning signs, the ten-minute plan, and the first hour after a slip.
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What to Expect During Drug Addiction Treatment
Drug addiction treatment runs as a step-down: the first call, detox if needed, then PHP, IOP, and outpatient care. Here is what happens at each step, how long each takes, and what to expect walking in.
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The Importance of Family Involvement in Addiction Treatment
Drug or alcohol addiction doesn’t just affect the individual, but also those who are closest to them. This includes family. The dynamics of family…
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Addressing Co-occurring Disorders in Addiction Treatment
The relationship between mental health and addiction is a complicated one. According to the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 35 percent…
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The Role of Therapy in Drug Addiction Treatment
Addiction is a disease that affects both the body and mind. On a physical level, the body overcomes addiction by detoxifying and adapting to…
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Benefits of Inpatient Vs Outpatient Drug Rehab
An important decision when entering addiction treatment is whether inpatient or outpatient rehab is best for your needs. The choice often comes down to…
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Steps for Choosing a Rehab Center in Massachusetts
Recovering from addiction is one of the most significant challenges you may ever face, but you don’t have to travel this road on your…
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Understanding Different Types of Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a complex disease that affects millions of people and their families across the country. Drug addiction includes a spectrum of addiction…
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