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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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Living with someone who has an addiction to drugs or alcohol is never easy. Regardless of how many times you have tried to make it work, you may find yourself ignoring your needs so that you can make life easier for the person who has the addiction. As a result, you may start to exhibit…
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