Addiction Treatment in New Jersey
For anyone who has a history of substance abuse and is in recovery, the risk of relapse is a very real possibility. Rather than ignoring it when providing addiction treatment, Summit Behavioral Health offers a dedicated relapse prevention program to our clients to lower the risk that they will return to previous behaviors. We want […]
If you have never been an addict, it may be difficult to explain what a difference sobriety can make after years of drinking and/or using drugs. The person who is using the substances is powerless over them and no longer has control over whether he or she will use them or not. The lack of […]
At this time of year when people are focused on the blessings in their lives and what they are thankful for, you may be wondering what someone in recovery can contribute to that type of conversation. Addicts are just like everyone else, and they have things that they can feel positive about in their lives. […]
An individual who is struggling with addiction goes through an extensive internal dialog long before they actually seek treatment. Alcohol and drug addiction is a mental, emotion and physical condition that must be treated on multiple fronts. This includes an extensive internal process to work through the various stages of recovery. Five Internal Stages Of […]
Continued From Part 1: 5 Stages Of Addiction Recovery As An External Process While addiction recovery certainly has internal phases that range from denial and acceptance to commitment and long-term recovery, recovery also has very clear external phases that can propel individuals battling addiction towards hope and reassurance. Let’s discuss the five states of addiction […]
The New Year is the traditional time to make a fresh start and resolve to do things better or differently. Recovery Pointers For The New Year If you are looking for some sober ideas to start this year off on a positive note, here are some unique suggestions to help you get started: 1. Focus […]
Anger is a universal feeling that everyone has from time to time. People typically feel it when they perceive that they have been wronged or mistreated in some way. There are times, of course, that emotion is justified, but more often it is a function of fear that the individual is feeling. Excessive anger can […]
Is your life stressful? Does that stress trigger you to use drugs or alcohol as an escape? If you are like many people struggling with addiction, you have probably noticed you are more likely to use when facing a high amount of stress. You probably have thought there is no way you can overcome your […]
For people undergoing treatment for drug and alcohol addiction, the formal part of their program, either in the form of detox, partial hospitalization or outpatient treatment, must someday come to an end. It doesn’t mean that they don’t need any further follow-up care or monitoring in order to help them stay on track with their […]
After the initial detox process when you’ve eliminated the substances from your body, the lifetime journey of recovery begins. While you will most likely feel enthusiasm and confidence for sustaining recovery, the reality is that there are unavoidable twists and turns in life that can prompt feelings that can put you at risk of using […]
