Pregnant women who are facing drug addictions to xylazine risk affecting the health of their unborn children. Having an addiction during pregnancy can create a number of issues for both the mother and her unborn child.
There is a strong connection between mental health and addiction, as they share overlapping brain pathways. Therefore, our practice has been built around a model of providing total and complete care under one roof.
As you go through the recovery process, you may face some challenges and obstacles along the way. Here are some ways to overcome these challenges during your recovery journey.
National Addiction/Recovery Month is observed each September. The day aims to celebrate those who have made significant progress in their recovery journey, along with the providers, counselors and other staff who make it all possible.
As you recover from your addiction and substance use, you do not have to go through this alone. Having a strong support system can help you feel less isolated, and more positive about your recovery journey.
The importance of wellness services in treating one’s addiction should be recognized. At Victory, our providers provide our patients with physical exams at all five Victory locations.
Methadone has proven to be a successful treatment method for those with opioid use disorder. Our Methadone program providers patients with a safe and effective treatment environment.
There has been an ongoing epidemic on Long Island regarding opioid use. Narcan has shown to be an effective treatment method for reducing the effects of an opioid overdose. Here is some information about Narcan, including its benefits.
Becoming sober is a major accomplishment. However, it is also important for you to know how to maintain your sober status. Here are some tips for maintaining sobriety.
New ways to interact with each other are continuously being introduced in all aspects of our lives. Victory Recovery Partners has been able to adapt to meet the needs of its patients by utilizing telehealth services. Here are some benefits of telehealth.
Receiving proper care and treatment in a timely manner for opioid use is key to a patient’s recovery. Unfortunately, statistics show that only 1 in 4 opioid users receive the medications that would assist with their treatment and recovery.
Drug and alcohol addictions continue to rise in America, and we see first-hand the devastating effects that this has on our patients and their families. One drug that has become much more prevalent is fentanyl. Fentanyl is extremely dangerous and addictive
Psychiatric services are often needed to help treat one's addiction. Our staff of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, social workers, and CASACs are experienced and trained to help their patients overcome addiction.
At Victory, we frequently work with patients who struggle using substances such as alcohol. Drinking alcohol in moderation is not necessarily bad for you – however, if the consumption is too much and too frequent, an addiction and dependence can develop.
To further the feeling of being connected to each other, we offer group counseling as one of our methods for treating one’s addiction to drugs and alcohol. There are many benefits of group therapy that allow patients to discover that they are not alone.
Drug addiction affects our body's most complicated organ - the brain. Drug addiction negatively impacts our brains, and it can result in many health issues, too. Continued drug use can lead to heart disease, stroke, cancer, and even death by an overdose.
Medication management is used to ensure that patients are only taking medications that they need, while also making sure the patients are receiving doses that are best suited to helping them progress and maintain their health.
Alcohol use is widely accepted in our culture, causing us to sometimes forget that it is a drug. Since alcohol is so commonly used in our society, it is important for the users to know just how much alcohol can affect our bodies.
Finding the perfect match of the right counselor for each individual patient is the first step towards that patient's recovery. The role of a substance abuse counselor cannot be overlooked -- they are crucial in aiding in one's recovery.
Having an urge to drink while you're trying to become sober can be very difficult to handle. Here are some tips and advice to help you manage those cravings and overcome your addiction.
When someone suffers from an addiction to drugs and alcohol, the addiction is a 24-hour, 7 days-per-week battle. Individuals suffering from an addiction often have substance use issues in the workplace, resulting in problems in the employee’s performance.
Alcohol addiction and alcohol use disorder (AUD) affect many of our patients. While each patient has their own unique history and story, these patients share a common trait – alcohol has become a drug that has negatively impacted their daily functioning.
Outpatient addiction/recovery centers, such as Victory Recovery Partners, can provide the needed treatments and services to help you overcome your addiction. This blog explains the benefits of using an outpatient facility.
Drug use continues to remain a major issue in the US. With tens of millions of people expressing they have a substance use disorder, this issue is one that should not be overlooked.
At Victory, we see first-hand how the struggles of addiction can impact the lives of both the user, and their friends and family. The good news is there are many useful ways and tips that can help you or someone you know overcome addiction to lead a better
New research is being conducted to see if an ingredient in popular weight loss drugs, semaglutide, can help with addiction. If this proves true, it would be considered a truly unprecedented and significant finding.
Our country is facing an opioid use epidemic. Overdoses are on the rise, and this problem is continuing to grow. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can be used to help reverse an opioid overdose.
Recent studies have found that more drug users are dying from smoking drugs rather than injecting them. At Victory, we are continuously working with patients who suffer from addictions to drugs and alcohol. Learn more about these new statistics from the C
Tianeptine, known as "Gas Station Heroin" is an extremely dangerous yet legal drug. Taken at high doses, its effects are similar to those of opioids like fentanyl.
Alcohol and drug addictions frequently affect celebrities. Billie Joe Armstrong, the lead singer and songwriter of Green Day, opens up about his addictions in his new song, "Dilemma".
A new class of drugs, known as nitazenes has been appearing more frequently in street drugs. They are extremely dangerous and powerful – up to 1,000 times more powerful than morphine.
At Victory, we provide total care under one roof. This includes behavioral health services, psychiatric services, wellness services, and medication-assisted treatment services. With that being said, we recognize the importance of positive mental health as
Drug addiction can affect and harm anyone. Let's take a look at what drug addiction is, along with the negative consequences that can arise from continued use.
At Victory, we witness first-hand the hardships that patients are facing as they work towards becoming clean and sober. Kristy Hagan, a gym owner, was a former addict who now gives back to her community.
Victory Recovery Partners strives to help its patients overcome their addictions and lead better and healthier lives. Victory Recovery Partners is now offering Methadone Treatment at its Farmingville location.
The opioid epidemic in America continues to grow. New research on psychedelic drugs, such as Ibogaine, is being developed to see if these drugs can help treat opioid addiction
Celebrities frequently struggle with drug and alcohol addictions. Let's take a look at some examples of celebrities who overcame their addictions to lead a better life.
Teenagers have a high level of curiosity when it comes to trying new things. Specifically, teenagers often experiment with drugs and alcohol as a way to either rebel or fit in with their friends. Let's discuss the reasons why teens drink and try drugs.
If you are trying to become sober, you may feel like you’re “missing out” by saying “no” to alcohol. There are many ways for you to still enjoy yourself, even without alcohol. Let’s discuss it!
Do you know the warning signs of addiction in your partner? Once you notice the signs of addiction, you will need to be able to discuss them openly with your partner. Here are some tips and suggestions to help you.
Actor Matthew Perry, known for his role as Chandler on the popular show "Friends" passed away on October 28th 2023 after years of battling substance abuse addiction.
Victory Recovery Partners (“Victory” or the “Company”) announced that the New York Office of Addiction Services and Support (NY OASAS) has granted the Company authorization to offer tele-practice services.
ADDICTION DURING THE PANDEMIC
The Covid-19 “shut down” has adversely impacted everyone nationwide. Addiction treatment practices whose patients, staff, and their respective families have been forced to contend with severe disruption.
Victory Recovery Partners announced that, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the company has reorganized its addiction treatment operations and staff in order to offer patients tele-health visits, effective this week.
Victory Recovery Partners announced that it has hired Ms. Dawn Harris to serve as Executive Director – Behavioral Health, responsible for the company’s flagship site at Farmingville, NY.
Victory Recovery Partners announced that it has opened a new addiction recovery center in Shirley, NY. The company presently operates centers in Farmingville, NY, Riverhead, NY, and Massapequa, NY.
KETAMINE
Victory Recovery Partners will offer ketamine therapy to those substance use disorder patients who our psychiatric and medical providers believe would benefit from such treatments.
Let’s be honest. Addiction doesn’t discriminate. It can happen to anyone at any time. Most of us have been touched by it at some point in our lives. Whether it be a family member, neighbor, friend or even us, opioid addiction cuts across all levels of...
Currently, marijuana is fully legalized in 11 states. In 30 other states, it is either decriminalized, legal for medicinal use, or a combination of both. In fact, marijuana is only entirely illegal in just nine states, and the laws are changing every day.
What Is Hepatitis C?
Victory has diagnosed an above-average incidence of Hepatitis C among its substance use disorder patients. When properly diagnosed, this disease can be treated and cured. In fact, over the last year Victory has cured more than...
Every day, lives are being saved with medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for those who are ready to face their opioid addiction and begin the road to recovery. With opioid overdoses claiming an average of four lives every hour, every day...
Victory Recovery Partners announced that it has opened a new recovery center in Massapequa, NY. The company presently operates centers in Farmingville, NY and Riverhead, NY with a fourth center under development in Shirley, NY.
Victory Recovery Partners announced that it has hired Don McCabe to join the company as President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. He will oversee all of Victory’s operations and report to the company’s Board.
(Farmingville, NY – December 17, 2018) With 2018 coming to an end, Victory Recovery Partners, Long Island’s newest specialized center for the recovery of opioid use disorder, located in Farmingville, tackles an island in crisis.
(Farmingville, NY – February 25, 2019) Victory Recovery Partners (VRP) announced today it has been designated by the New York Office of Addiction Services and Support (OASAS) as an OASAS Addiction Treatment Center.
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine, but 50-to-100 times more potent. Like morphine, it is a medicine typically used to treat patients with severe pain, especially after surgery. However, fentanyl is also made illegally...
Recovery begins from within. It only requires a positive outlook and a belief in yourself. To successfully start recovery from substance use disorder, it’s essential to work with trained professionals who understand your struggle. We know it can be...
Now that you understand the facts about today’s opioid crisis, it’s essential to explore the consequences of substance use disorder. In addition to taking tens of thousands of lives, addiction tears families apart, deprives individuals of...
The opioid overdose crisis in the United States has reached epidemic proportions. President Trump even went so far as to declare this a public health emergency in October of 2017. Individuals, businesses, and healthcare providers across...
It’s a fact: A weak immune system can lead to serious illness. But what many people don’t know is that one of the major factors which depletes the immune system is stress. Moreover, stress and physical illness are two major triggers for substance...
While the movies portray the holiday season as a festive time full of happiness and love, the reality for many is that the weight of anxiety, sadness, and depression can take hold and lead to relapses in substance use disorder during this time period.