Addiction Treatment in New Jersey
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Did you know that if you suffered abuse as a child, your likelihood of becoming a substance abuser as a teenager or adult increases substantially? Studies have shown that childhood abuse primes the brain for problems later in life such as depression, anxiety, PTSD and addiction. As unfair as it sounds, the trauma of childhood […]
There has been a boom of the holistic trend in addiction recovery. Integrating the mind, body, and spirit is something that Eastern Medicine has been centered on for thousands of years and more recently, Western Medicine has been catching on that there’s something to all this noise… err – rather, quiet. Holistic modalities of wellness […]
Because teens’ bodies, minds, and emotions are rapidly changing, they have special health and wellness needs under the best of circumstances. When you throw an addiction to drugs or alcohol into the mix, teens require highly specialized care that addresses their stage of development and the causes of their addiction. Addiction treatment is particularly important […]
Despite a recent decline in drug and alcohol use, substance abuse remains one of the most common problems teens face in the United States. Nearly 20 percent of high school seniors reported binge drinking, and more than 27 percent used illicit drugs in 2014, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Why is drug […]
It’s an unfortunate reality that many teenagers participate in binge drinking. And, with no pun intended, the statistics are sobering. More than 20 percent of all American teenagers binge on alcohol each month, and over 90 percent of all of alcohol consumption by both male and female adolescents is in a binge drinking context. However, […]
While most parents are very concerned about their teenage children using alcohol, marijuana, or other drugs, there is often less of a concern about cigarettes. Yet, research has shown that teens who smoke cigarettes have a much higher risk of abusing drugs and alcohol. This is leading to greater acceptance of the concept of cigarettes […]
If you struggle with drug abuse, a time may come when you feel ready to quit. Often this happens after drug-related behavior results in serious consequences, and you determine, with all the best intentions, to leave a life of drug use behind for good. This is an important mental change, and one that can mean […]
Stopping Smoking Is One of the Best Things You Can Do for Your Health Anyone who has ever tried to give up smoking knows it can be an especially difficult challenge. Because research shows that smoking and drinking alcohol often go hand in hand, it’s important for people who wish to stop drinking to also […]
Discussing or revealing that you are in recovery from drug addiction treatment can be extremely hard and in some cases prevents people from getting the help they need. One of the most common fears that people have about going to an alcohol or drug rehab for drug addiction treatment is what their friends and loved […]
After the pomp and circumstance of a high school or college graduation ceremony, it’s natural to want to unwind and celebrate. Graduation is often a time for sharing memories with friends and family and looking to the future. It’s a time of exuberance that’s combined with retrospection and nostalgia. While graduation is an incredibly important […]
