Addiction Treatment in New Jersey
As more states across the U.S. are legalizing marijuana – for medical and/or recreational purposes – and as more teens are turning to pot in favor of cigarettes, the landscape has changed for parents who are trying to discourage their teenage children from smoking or eating the herbal drug. So, since many states are legalizing […]
Addiction is often referred to as a family problem. Every member of the family is affected, and often parents are guilty of enabling a son’s addiction. However, most have no idea that they are doing it. What Is Enablement? Enabling a son who is addicted to drugs or alcohol means helping to make it possible […]
As if this holiday season isn’t hard enough during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be residing in a state with a mandated quarantine. Perhaps you might be self-quarantining due to travel. Maybe you just received a positive test result and are following the rules by quarantining at home. No matter which scenario, it might be […]
Managing Your First Holiday Being Sober: How To Say No Nicely The holiday season is chock full of gatherings, parties, reunions, and alcohol and drugs. Amid the merrymaking come festive alcoholic drinks and invitations to partake in marijuana and other drugs. Old friends call, and families insist on getting together to celebrate with you. What […]
America has a long history of not being able to care for arrested people who are in active addiction. Court systems around the country would be backlogged with cases of people struggling with addiction who were arrested for one or more crimes. Jails and prisons would be full. Inmates addicted to opioids would be left […]
Making Strides In Psychedelics: The Exciting New Finds Scientists and researchers are increasingly taking a closer look at psychedelics’ potential in treating depressive disorders. Depression affects an estimated 300 million people globally, and at least 16 million people in the United States, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. So, psychedelics-based therapies that […]
Seattle Next Ground: What’s Next? What would it be like if people who commit misdemeanor crimes could avoid charges or lesser penalties if they show they are poor or suffer from substance addiction or a mental health disorder? The Seattle City Council recently considered such proposed legislation that could make this scenario a reality if […]
Quarantined For New Years: How To Have A Positive Outlook For Next Year As 2020 finally comes to an end, we’re going to see many changes this New Year’s holiday. Instead of watching the ball drop in Times Square or meeting your friends for some joyous festivities, it looks like we’ll be in the house, […]
Medication-Assisted Treatment Live At Summit Florham Park Not everyone will take the same path to end substance abuse and addiction. For people who could benefit from an approach that combines medication, various behavioral therapies, and counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) can help them achieve the outcome they are looking for. Summit Behavioral Health is offering medication-assisted […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder: How To Combat SAD In 2020 Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a unique type of depression that relates to the changing of seasons. The condition begins and ends around the same time each year. Like most people struggling with SAD, the symptoms will start in the fall and persist into the winter […]
Facing Another Lockdown Quarantine: How To Stay Clean This Time Around As COVID-19 continues to rock the world, we continue witnessing the devastation that’s left in its wake. While many of us are dealing with the loss of a loved one, battling financial problems due to job loss, or recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, […]
Serenity At Summit New England In Network With Tufts Insurance The most common barrier to addiction treatment comes down to cost. If you are on a tight budget, it’s understandable if you are concerned about how it can affect you. The stress of your post-treatment finances may also be a concern. You may also feel […]
