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How to Tell If Your Counselor is Right for You
Having the right chemistry between the patient and substance use counselor is key for a successful recovery. With the right fit, a counselor can help you feel supported and understood, with a positive outlook toward your future recovery goals. Recovery is highly personal, and everyone is different – here are some ways to
How Long Does Vivitrol Injection Last?
If you’re exploring medication options for alcohol or opioid use disorder, and wondering “how long does Vivitrol injection last,” and what you can expect once treatment begins, you’re in the right place. Understanding the timing helps you feel more prepared, especially if you’re transitioning from detox, stepping down from a
How To Manage and Handle Cravings in Addiction Recovery
As you continue along the road to recovery, you will almost certainly have cravings from time to time. Cravings are one of the most frustrating parts of recovery, because they can occur randomly and out of nowhere. If you give into a craving, your mental health could be affected too, making you feel like
How Does Medication-Assisted Treatment Help Protect Against Overdose
Every day, individuals and families across Long Island face the devastating impact of overdose. As fentanyl and other synthetic opioids continue to drive record-high death rates in New York and nationwide, finding practical, evidence-based solutions has never been more urgent. One of the most proven approaches to preventing relapse and
How To Handle Isolation and Loneliness in Addiction Recovery
As you navigate down the road to recovery, you may begin to start having positive thoughts along with feelings of success. You may be thinking, “I haven’t engaged in substance use in such a long time, this is great!” However, as you continue this journey, there may be times when
How to Celebrate Milestones Without Substances
As you navigate through your recovery journey, you will come across moments that are certainly worth celebrating. For example, your first week sober, followed by a month, six months, or even a year are all special milestones. While this marks the truly incredible progress you have made, you may be wondering — “How