From Addiction to Recovery

Therapy

Mountainside Treatment Center on November 13, 2024

Everyone has a "family" of internal parts that aim to protect and govern behaviors and emotions. What happens when this system becomes unbalanced?

Resilience

Mountainside Treatment Center on October 5, 2024

Oxytocin plays a crucial role in resilience and well-being. Simple, everyday habits can increase levels of oxytocin and boost your mood.

Grief

Mountainside Treatment Center on August 23, 2024

Early recovery can be challenging. enough; grief adds another dimension.

Mental Health Stigma

Mountainside Treatment Center on April 26, 2024

Bad actions may be better understood as externalized symptoms.

Diet

Mountainside Treatment Center on January 2, 2024

Our food choices may impact our mental health. Find out what healthcare providers can do to help clients move toward healing.

Addiction

Mountainside Treatment Center on December 20, 2023

Teens have a higher likelihood of developing addiction. How can we fix this? Start by actually talking about substances.

Gender

Mountainside Treatment Center on September 25, 2023

Barbie is facing an identity crisis and so are young girls. What can we do?

Addiction

Mountainside Treatment Center on August 25, 2023

When someone enters addiction treatment, their support system must begin their own recovery journey. See why one cannot fully heal without the other.

Consumer Behavior

Mountainside Treatment Center on July 21, 2023

Legalization, a booming cannabis industry, and stronger marijuana products present a significant concern for the health and well-being of teenagers. Discover why.

Addiction

Mountainside Treatment Center on June 27, 2023

Kratom is an herbal substance that may offer relief from anxiety, depression, and PTSD. However, the negative side effects tell a different story.

Loneliness

Mountainside Treatment Center on May 26, 2023

As loneliness rises in the U.S., so do mental and physical health issues. Providers should prioritize building secure connections as part of a client's healing journey.

Trauma

Discover how healthcare providers can create a more positive and empowering narrative around mental health and trauma.

Relationships

Kindness seems to be missing from today's society. Simple acts of love can teach us how to be more compassionate.

Burnout

The addiction recovery field is rewarding but mentally and emotionally demanding. With some strategies, however, therapists and other recovery workers can keep burnout at bay.

Media

Should social media users deactivate their profiles to maintain their mental health? The answer may be more complex than we think.

Addiction

Should addiction specialists be the only doctors who need to know how to treat people with substance use disorders?

Relapse

How can a therapist help navigate the twists and turns of recovery from substance use disorders? Flexibility is key.

Addiction

How do those completing addiction treatment adjust to "normal" life again? The answer involves setting healthy boundaries with loved ones.

Depression

The change in seasons can be debilitating for those struggling with seasonal affective disorder and addiction.

Addiction

Have you been impacted by a parent's alcohol or drug use? You are not alone, and recovery is possible.