Making the decision to seek treatment for an addiction is the first and most significant step on your path to recovery. Before leaving to travel to the rehab center, it’s important to prepare your house for your absence. Most of these preparations help you to feel at ease about what you leave behind while in…
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Are you in the process of receiving treatment for your substance use disorder and suddenly running into problems with your family? Daily stressors and arguments with loved ones can cause you to feel triggered to use again. However, you must resist the temptation to use drugs or drink away your family problems. Instead, it’s best…
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Millions of people are prescribed opioids to treat chronic pain or medical conditions like cancer. While these drugs can help ease severe pain, they are also highly addictive, leading to dependency and addiction. In the worst cases, a person can suffer an overdose, which can lead to death. In the state of Massachusetts, it’s understood…
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If you are looking to enroll in a substance abuse treatment program for the first time, you may be wondering, “Should I go to an inpatient or outpatient rehab facility?” Both program structures offer advantages and disadvantages. Nevertheless, the answer depends on several factors that are unique to each individual. Both inpatient and outpatient rehab…
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Drug and alcohol rehab centers are highly valuable resources to the communities they serve. Most people think of treatment facilities as places where addicts go to get clean. However, these centers can also be powerful sources of information sources for people who struggle with addiction and for their friends and family members. In addition to…
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Those who decide to get treatment for drug or alcohol abuse often do not arrive at the decision easily. They may require the help of family or friends who stage an intervention. Job loss and incarceration are other triggers that prompt people who struggle with alcohol or drugs to begin to seek recovery. Some recovering…
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Addiction affects the addict and the surrounding community. It is not unusual for friends and family members to look into treatment options for someone they know who is struggling with drugs or alcohol. Our counselors are available to help you find the information you need to help yourself or someone you know. Our knowledgeable addiction…
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Reading ratings and reviews of every addiction treatment center in Massachusetts can sometimes feel like an essential part of finding the best rehab. However, although online feedback can certainly be insightful, it’s important to remember that recovery can look different for each individual. Moreover, each program can only be optimally suited to a finite range…
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The substance abuse treatment community continues to evolve to include more treatment modalities to help people overcome addiction. People who are entering recovery are often relieved to find that their treatment plan can be adapted to fit their individual needs. There are programs for clients of different genders, cultural backgrounds, and income levels. The following…
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Seeking help with your addiction can seem challenging, especially as you look into the available resources. On top of that, you may not know where to seek assistance, so you find it challenging to go through the options and choose a drug rehab center near you. Not only do you want to pick one, but…
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