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Recovery from Addiction Explained
Recovery begins when the patient stops using the substance. While this may seem like an insurmountable obstacle, this first step towards recovery is key for a successful recovery.
May 8th, 2025

Marijuana Addiction Explained
Those who are using cannabis, even legally, need to make sure they do not develop substance use disorders or addictions to the drug. Here is an explanation of marijuana addiction.
May 1st, 2025

Family Counseling Explained
Family counseling can result in a huge impact on the patient’s life, as this form of counseling helps to repair and rebuild relationships between the patient and their family that may have been damaged due to the substance use disorder.
Apr 24th, 2025

How To Handle a Relapse During Addiction Recovery
While a relapse may be frustrating and upsetting to the patient, handling this properly can make all the difference in terms of one’s recovery.  Here are some tips for handling a relapse.
Apr 17th, 2025

The Connection Between Peer Pressure and Substance Use
One of the contributing factors that can lead to substance use disorder in patients is peer pressure. Peer pressure can occur at any age, and it can bring about negative consequences that could lead to substance use.
Mar 26th, 2025

The Fentanyl Crisis in America is Easing

According to recent data, the worst phase of the street fentanyl crisis in the US may be coming to an end. Similarly, deaths from drug use are also dropping rapidly – and this is occurring throughout the US.
Mar 13th, 2025

Psychiatric Evaluations & Addiction Recovery

Part of the process of admitting new patients is for them to receive a psychiatric evaluation. These evaluations are important, as they are one of the first steps we take to measure the patient’s mental health.
Mar 5th, 2025

Black History Month and Substance Use

The Black community faces similar rates of mental health issues and substance use disorder as compared to the rest of our country's population. However, they do not overcome these issues as successfully as the rest of the population. Let's examine why.
Feb 19th, 2025

The Science Behind Drug Addiction

The science behind drug addiction is still being explored. We do know that drug addiction affects the brain, and can therefore affect one's mood, behaviors, and decisions.
Feb 13th, 2025

Opioid Use Disorder Explained

Combining methadone treatment with other forms of treatment, such as counseling, has proven to be a successful combination for our patients. Learn more here:
Feb 4th, 2025

Who We Are: Victory Recovery Partners

Victory Recovery Partners is a network of outpatient addiction/recovery centers on Long Island, New York. We are located in Shirley, Farmingville, Massapequa Park, Hempstead, and Hicksville, New York. Learn about who we are, and what makes Victory unique.
Jan 16th, 2025

You Should Not Go Through Recovery Alone

As you enter the recovery process, it is important to not go through this journey alone. Maintaining a strong support system is key to having a successful recovery.
Dec 31st, 2024

The Importance of Setting Goals During Addiction Recovery

Setting goals provides us with something to work towards, and a reason to be hopeful and excited for the future. Our experienced team of behavioral health professionals works one-on-one with our patients to help them set goals for the recovery journeys.
Dec 4th, 2024

Addiction Recovery Tips During the Holidays

The holidays can be a fun and exciting time for many of us. However, those suffering from substance use disorder may struggle more than usual. Here are some tips to help you during the holiday season.
Nov 26th, 2024

Dangers of Xylazine for Pregnant Women and their Babies

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.
Nov 1st, 2024

The Connection Between Mental Health and Addiction

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.
Oct 23rd, 2024

Common Obstacles Patients Face in Recovery

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.
Oct 1st, 2024

National Addiction/Recovery Month – September 2024

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.
Sep 11th, 2024

Methadone Maintenance and Opioid Use Disorders

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.
Aug 23rd, 2024

Narcan Training, Benefits, and Use

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.
Aug 15th, 2024

Tips to Maintain Your Sobriety

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.
Jul 23rd, 2024

The Benefits of Telehealth in Addiction Treatment

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.
Jul 17th, 2024

Only 1 in 4 Opioid Users Receive Proper Medication Treatment

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.
Jul 9th, 2024

Fentanyl and Its Role in Addiction
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
Jun 28th, 2024

The Five Stages of Alcoholism

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.
Jun 14th, 2024

Benefits of Group Therapy in Addiction Recovery

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. 
Jun 6th, 2024

Drug Addiction and the Brain

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.
May 29th, 2024

Medication Management and Its Role in Treating Addiction

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.
May 23rd, 2024

Myths and Misconceptions about Alcohol Consumption

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.
May 17th, 2024

Dealing With Urges to Drink

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.
May 3rd, 2024

Drug and Alcohol Use in the Workplace
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.
Apr 26th, 2024

Alcohol Addiction and The Effects on Health

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.
Apr 18th, 2024

Important and Useful Ways to Overcome Addiction

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
Mar 27th, 2024

More Users are Dying from Smoking, Rather Than Injecting Drugs

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
Feb 26th, 2024

Drug Use and Addiction Explained

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.
Jan 17th, 2024

Victory Recovery Partners is Now Offering Methadone
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.
Jan 2nd, 2024

Reasons Why Teens Drink and Try Drugs
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.
Dec 13th, 2023

Can You Have Fun Without Drinking?

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!
Dec 7th, 2023

Victory Recovery Partners Hires Dawn Harris
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.
Feb 28th, 2020

Is Marijuana Addictive?
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.
Nov 27th, 2019

What Is Hepatitis C?
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...
Nov 5th, 2019

Sublocade™ and Suboxone® Treatment Offer Hope
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...
Oct 28th, 2019

Victory Recovery Partners Hires New President
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.
Sep 20th, 2019

An Island in Crisis
(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.
Jun 17th, 2019

Victory Recovery Partners Receives Oasas Certification
(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.
Jun 17th, 2019

Fentanyl – Not Your Average Heroin
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...
Mar 15th, 2019

Opioid Dependency | Taking the First Steps to Recovery
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...
Jan 31st, 2019

The Consequences of Substance Use Disorder
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...
Jan 31st, 2019

The Facts About Today’s Opioid Epidemic
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...
Jan 31st, 2019

Stress and Its Relationship With the Immune System
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...
Dec 13th, 2018

Relapse Triggers and the Holiday Season
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.
Dec 13th, 2018