Within the rooms of 12-step programs, newcomers need to get involved during recovery. Volunteer to make coffee. Setup and handout literature. Become the greeter. All of these commitments play an important role within the meeting and an important role within the person doing them. These commitments provide a much-needed purpose, which addicts have lacked throughout…
You may be wondering if your addiction is bad enough that you need professional addiction help. When it comes to addiction, it’s difficult to be objective. It’s even more difficult to admit that you may have a problem. However, once you address the problem head-on, you are ready to get on the road to recovery.…
What is Coronavirus or COVID-19? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause illness in humans and animals. These viruses are known to cause respiratory infections that may be more severe such as, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). COVID-19 is the…
As the Art Instructor at Victory Bay Recovery Center, there is one thing I have noticed – a pattern. It’s putting into the air negative self-talk. But it is one that I am working on breaking every chance I can get. Self-Hate I notice over and over again how people that struggle with addiction are…
We live in an age of instant gratification. Everything from our coffee to our messages arrives instantly so that we don’t have to wait on anything. So, it should be no surprise that we expect instant results during recovery from addiction. Thankfully, drug or alcohol addiction treatment programs teach us how to practice patience and…
Journaling is the process of writing or drawing your feelings and emotions down in a journal or diary. It can be a helpful tool for those who are recovering from addiction by advancing the healing process by working through difficult emotions. Studies have shown that journaling has been proven to reduce anxiety, depression, and grief.…
Now more than ever, pets are becoming a valuable part of our families. Scientific research has shown that human-animal interaction and companionship provide several benefits to individuals who are in addiction recovery. Pet therapy is becoming more and more common through all stages of recovery because they provide unique benefits to humans and can increase…
Treatment specialists have long known the correlation between childhood trauma and mental health. Adverse childhood experiences can cause a wide range of mental disorders throughout adolescence and adulthood. PTSD treatment centers in New Jersey focus on providing therapy for children and adults who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorders. Children who are abused, neglected, or experience…
At Victory Bay Recovery Center, our goal is to provide the highest quality of care to those suffering from addiction and help them go on to live long, healthy, substance abuse-free lives.
When someone is battling depression, they may turn to medication, illicit drugs, or alcohol to cope with the symptoms. This is known as self-medication. Instead of developing skills to manage depression, an individual may turn to a mod-altering substance – something that they believe will pull them out of their depression. This is how depression…