When it comes to addiction, you often hear the phrase “hitting rock bottom.” It refers to someone hitting the lowest point in their lives, typically involving drugs or alcohol. Basically, it is when things cannot get any worse. This is typically the point that someone realizes they have nothing left to lose and will admit…
After a relapse, it may seem like you’re not going to be able to get back where you were before. Keep in mind that relapsing is a part of addiction recovery for some people, so you shouldn’t be too hard on yourself. Recognizing that you relapsed and that you want to get back on track…
While each person will have a unique path to recovery, there are several general stages of addiction recovery most people go through in the healing process. Everyone who goes through addiction, detox, and treatment will go through the stages of recovery in one way or another. There are five primary stages of recovery: Precontemplation stage Contemplation…
An outpatient facility is a safe place where you can go and receive substance abuse treatment while also being able to maintain commitments to family, work, school, etc. Instead of living at the treatment facility like you would in an inpatient program, you can visit an outpatient facility on a needed basis. The requirements of…
7 Doable New Year’s Resolutions for Addicts New Year’s is a time for change and a fresh start. When you’re thinking about the resolutions you want to make for the new year, keep in mind that it’s not about perfection, but instead, progress. The smallest progress can lead to the best changes. It may not…
OVERDOSE Today I went to a funeral. It was hard and ugly and there are no wonderful encouraging words. Overdose is real and people think it will never be them. I don’t even know how to process it all, to be honest. Anger, grief, regret, all of it. It’s final and there are no more…
Here at Victory Bay, our Outreach Coordinators are wonderful links between our drug & alcohol rehab center and those suffering from substance abuse. They can help connect those who are in need of help to a customized program from Victory Bay as well as share their personal experiences. In this video, Outreach Coordinator Vanessa Vitolo…
Overcoming substance abuse isn’t easy. It usually requires professional intervention with tools such as detox and mental health services to address associated issues. One common technique is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). DBT is a therapeutic approach that empowers you to learn new, healthy behaviors to replace old, harmful ones. If you’re still wondering, “What is…
Drug addiction is a chronic disease. This definition puts it on par with asthma or heart disease. Therefore, setbacks are not unusual. Here’s what you need to know about relapse rates for drug addiction. Rehab Makes a Significant Difference Without rehab, it’s next to impossible to overcome addiction. Withdrawal symptoms typically keep people using. Most…
Addiction is often characterized by negative thoughts and destructive behaviors. Many of these behaviors are governed by the effect that drugs or alcohol has on the brain. To stop addictive behaviors, a person needs to ‘rewire their brain’ by getting help at an addiction treatment center in New Jersey. A person seeking treatment works with…