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Healthy Alternatives to Substance Use for Stress Relief
As you begin your recovery journey, you may wonder how to handle uncomfortable situations and feelings of stress. Being one of the most common triggers for substance use, stress can feel overwhelming and hard to control. Many people unfortunately rely on drugs and alcohol to help them cope, leading to addiction
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