Drinking Alcohol Every Day | What Are The Effects?
Drinking alcohol every day can cause a number of health problems, including heart disease, alcohol withdrawal, increased risk of car accidents, and various forms of cancer. Drinking every day can also increase your chances of alcohol dependence or alcohol addiction/alcohol use disorder (AUD). Recognizing the signs of a potential drinking problem can help you seek […]
Can I Have Visitors In Rehab?
Entering a drug or alcohol rehab program can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time in treatment. If you’re beginning an inpatient or residential treatment program, your rehab center may restrict visits from loved ones for the first few weeks. Visitation policies at New England rehab centers vary. Some substance abuse treatment centers can […]
Holiday Sobriety: What Happens If I Relapse Over Christmas?
The holiday season can be both a joyous and a stressful time for many, including people in recovery from substance abuse. The prospect of reuniting with family members, buying gifts, or extending yourself emotionally in other ways can be overwhelming for people facing their first sober holiday season. Experiencing a relapse, especially in early recovery, […]
Are There Free Rehab Centers In Massachusetts?
One of the most common concerns individuals and families affected by drug and alcohol addiction grapple with is the cost of substance abuse treatment. In Massachusetts and across the United States, drug rehab can be very costly, especially if you lack health insurance. If you’re looking for free or low-cost rehab centers in Massachusetts, you […]
The Top 5 Addictive Substances
The top 5 addictive substances are heroin, cocaine, nicotine, barbiturates, and alcohol. These substances can cause people to quickly become addicted and are hard to stop using because of how they affect the mind and body.
Substance Use In People With Disabilities – How To Beat Addiction
Did you know that people with disabilities are one of the most vulnerable groups to drug abuse? In fact, people with disabilities use drugs more than the general population. And they’re less likely to get help. That’s a lot of people at risk. 24 million people in the United States have a disability. Another 23 million have serious mental […]
What Type Of Insurance Covers Alcohol Addiction Treatment In Massachusetts?
If you or a loved one is suffering from alcohol addiction, then you know that this condition is a chronic disease – not a choice. Just as someone with cancer wouldn’t be expected to pay for treatment on their own, there are options in place to help people with addictions to pay for treatment. Most […]
How to Get Cocaine Out of Your System
Are you or someone you know trying to get cocaine out of your system? If you have been using cocaine, now is certainly the best time to stop and turn your life around. Cocaine is a very commonly used illicit drug that gives users a short, euphoric ‘high’, quickly followed by a ‘crash’ that leaves […]
Substance Use In College Students – Helpful Tips On How To Overcome Your Addiction
If you’re a college student in recovery, then you already know how hard it is to stay in recovery with triggers everywhere. In 2017, substance use stats in American college students included: Did you know that 64% of college students who drop out do so because of their mental health, including substance use disorders? Even though drug use is so […]
Drug and Alcohol Laws in the State of Massachusetts
Drug and alcohol laws in the state of Massachusetts are stringent. They can come with harsh penalties on the first offense too. DUI Laws In Massachusetts In Massachusetts, DUI has a broad definition. The state sets a general limit for alcohol, a blood-alcohol count (BAC) of 0.08%, but it’s only a general guideline. Consuming any amount of any intoxicating substance could […]