A Sober New Year
Was sobriety one of your resolutions for the new year? If you are like many people who struggle with drug or alcohol addiction, you have probably promised yourself that you…
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Avoiding Holiday Relapses
Are you dreading the holidays? For many people in recovery, the holidays are full of triggers. Some people worry that the stressors in their families may tempt them to use…
Mindfulness
When you are struggling with mental health issues or addiction, you may hear people telling you to be mindful. What does that mean? What are they encouraging you to do?…
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Do you want the intensive help of a structured treatment program, but need more freedom than in-patient treatment can provide? Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) may be right for you.…
IOP vs OP: What’s the Difference?
Addiction is a multi-faceted disease requiring individually tailored treatment programs. At Greater Essex Counseling Services, we know just how devastating the effects of substance-abuse can be. Our experienced staff is…
Criminalizing Substance Abuse Is Inhumane
American society is very fond of substances. People drink coffee to wake up, sodas to be social, and alcohol to unwind. It is an expected and normalized part of everyday…
Safely Doing Alcohol and Drug Detox Right Now
If you struggle with addiction, you have probably been told to just “sober up.” In fact, most addicts commit to sobriety over and over again, but may be stopped from…
How the Medicaid Expansion Is Helping More People Get Treatment for Addictions
Addiction is a public health issue and one of the major challenges facing the American healthcare system. It not only afflicts millions of Americans, but also impacts jobs and families.…
Staying Sober When Warm Weather Is Approaching
There is a lot of speculation about whether it is easier to be sober in colder weather or warmer weather. Some people find sobriety more difficult in colder weather, when…
Signs You Need Substance Abuse Treatment
If you are looking for signs of when you need substance abuse treatment, then you probably already recognize that you have a problem. Wondering if you need help is often…