Recovery Journal

  • Sober Houses in Worcester MA and How They Help

    Sober Houses in Worcester MA and How They Help

    Sober houses in Worcester MA are residential homes that provide a safe place for people in recovery.

  • How To Manage Holiday Stress

    How To Manage Holiday Stress

    Tips For Managing Holiday Stress For many of us, the holidays can be a stressful time. We all know travel can be stressful, and there can be a lot of it around the holidays. We know seeing people from our past can be stressful. This happens around the holidays too. Oftentimes there are many parties…

  • Harmony Recovery Group Announces Acquisition by Thrive Healthcare

    Harmony Recovery Group Announces Acquisition by Thrive Healthcare

    CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Harmony Recovery Group today announced the company has been acquired by Thrive Healthcare, a financial and strategic group focused on all aspects of behavioral health service delivery. Commenting on the announcement, Dr. Deja Gilbert, PhD, LMHC, LPC, Chief Executive Officer of Harmony Recovery Group, stated, “The acquisition of Harmony Recovery Group by…

  • How You Can Help Your Vet With PTSD

    How You Can Help Your Vet With PTSD

    While there are some differences in the symptoms of those who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, there is one thing for sure: the symptoms of PTSD often affect families as well as those suffering from the disorder. The symptoms of PTSD often spill over onto loved ones, and often those most affected are family…

  • National Substance Abuse Prevention Month

    National Substance Abuse Prevention Month

    October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. For this month, our Blue Hills team wants to make sure we talk about how important it is to get help for mental health issues early on. This is one of the best ways to prevent substance abuse.  Mental health doesn’t just refer to whether you have a…

  • Suicidal Ideation vs. Intrusive Thoughts

    Suicidal Ideation vs. Intrusive Thoughts

    Unfortunately, there are thousands of people dying due to suicide. It not only impacts the person who passes away but their family members and friends, too. With this being noted, there are many positive resources and treatments that can help someone prevent suicide and get their mental health back intact. For example, here at Blue…

  • Why Can’t I Stop Drinking

    Why Can’t I Stop Drinking

    Alcoholism, just like many other health disorders, is a disease. Alcohol addiction leads to loss of control in one’s life, increased tolerance to alcohol, physical dependence, cravings and much more. Each one of these factors contributes to why it is so difficult for alcoholics to stop drinking. Along with these issues, brain chemistry is a…

  • Why Do I Feel Hopeless

    Why Do I Feel Hopeless

    Living a life without positive experiences, passion and joy is quite the challenge. It may cause you to feel a lot of emotional pain, discomfort and hopelessness. The good news is that feeling hopeless doesn’t have to be permanent.  The first step to overcoming hopelessness is to find out why you are feeling this way.…

  • Is PTSD a Disability

    Is PTSD a Disability

    Those who struggle with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) often have difficulties in daily life – with their job, in relationships, completing tasks and much more. If you have PTSD, you might be wondering if it is a disability, especially if you struggle a lot with holding down a job or getting things accomplished in life.…

  • Songs About Addiction Recovery

    Songs About Addiction Recovery

    Music has a way of impacting people on the deepest level. It can help people through some of the toughest times in their life, keep them focused on tasks and goals and so much more. When it comes to addiction recovery, there are so many songs that can help you on both your good and…

  • How to Stop Using Drugs

    How to Stop Using Drugs

    Are you struggling with drug abuse or addiction? If so, our Blue Hills addiction treatment team can help you to overcome it. The first thing we want you to know is that addictions are diseases. They don’t mean you are a failure, incompetent or that you are a bad person. You see, drugs and alcohol…

  • Dangers of Benzodiazepines

    Dangers of Benzodiazepines

    Do you have an addiction to benzodiazepines? If so, don’t hesitate to contact our Blue Hills team for help today.

  • The Truth About Alcohol

    The Truth About Alcohol

    The Truth About Alcohol It isn’t a secret that this drug is one of the most widely abused drugs throughout the United States. It is widely available, can be bought at a low price and is generally considered socially acceptable. Studies have shown that no amount of alcohol is considered safe or healthy, especially for…

  • What is Wet Brain?

    What is Wet Brain?

    A brain disorder that is related to an acute and chronic phase of a vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency, which is known as wet brain or Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS).

  • Music Therapy for Addiction

    Music Therapy for Addiction

    Music is a form of self expression and it can be a very important part of a person’s daily life.

  • Panic Attacks vs Anxiety Attacks

    Panic Attacks vs Anxiety Attacks

    You may wonder, do I have anxiety attacks? Or do I have panic attacks? 

  • How to Stop Craving Alcohol

    How to Stop Craving Alcohol

    Dealing with cravings is one of the most difficult and major obstacles in the recovery from alcohol use disorder.

  • What is a Medication-Assisted Treatment for Drug Addiction?

    What is a Medication-Assisted Treatment for Drug Addiction?

    Did you know that in 2019 over 70,000 people have died from a drug overdose throughout the United States?

  • What is Dual Diagnosis Treatment?

    What is Dual Diagnosis Treatment?

    Those who suffer from both substance abuse and addiction are considered to have a dual diagnosis.

  • How to Convince my Drug Addicted Relative to Check into Drug Rehab

    How to Convince my Drug Addicted Relative to Check into Drug Rehab

    At the moment, in the United States, there are more than 20 million people who need substance abuse treatment.

  • How to Help Someone Overcome Addiction and Mental Health Problems

    How to Help Someone Overcome Addiction and Mental Health Problems

    Taking care of someone that has a heroin addiction is not easy. There are going to be ups and downs and times when things just never seem to get better.