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6 Steps for Setting Boundaries with Someone in Recovery

When someone pursues recovery, your relationship with them can change for the better. By setting up boundaries early on and communicating your feelings effectively, you and your loved one can develop a mutual respect that tends to your needs just as much as their sobriety. Follow these 6 important steps from Addiction Recovery Coach Rick Lepkowski.

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What Does It Feel Like to Go Through Drug Withdrawal?

Drug and alcohol withdrawal is a painful and disruptive period of time, but there are ways to alleviate these difficult symptoms. By using pain management tools and healthy coping mechanisms, experiencing withdrawal can be more manageable.

Detox vs. Rehab? Which is Right for You?

Although many use these terms interchangeably, detox and rehab each have their own purpose. While detox primarily focuses on addressing the physical effects that addiction has had on the body, rehab focuses more on the psychological effects.

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Why Do Some People Become Addicted While Others Don’t?

Ever wondered why one person can try drugs and be seemingly unaffected while another can become hooked after just one use?

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The Journey of Men in Sobriety: Challenges and Triumphs

Men in sobriety face unique challenges that can be hurdles to long-term success. See what issues sober men endure and how to handle them.

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What is Adderall? Signs, Dangers, and Addiction

Learn about the dangers of misuse, signs of Adderall addiction, and treatment options for overcoming Adderall dependence. Get help today.

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Feeling Lonely? How to Build Connections and Friendships

Feeling lonely happens to everyone. But when these feelings persist, it may cause isolation and other effects. Learn more here.

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Julia Purcaro Featured in Long Island Radio - Looking Ahead

Mountainside Treatment Center · Looking Ahead – Julia Purcaro LMFT, CASAC-Master Transcript You’re listening to Looking Ahead, sponsored by Water Gap Wellness. My name is Aynisa. Thank you so much for joining us today. So we do this show to talk about addiction recovery, mental health, and resources that are available in the community. We […]

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What Does It Feel Like to Go Through Drug Withdrawal?

Symptoms of drug withdrawal are difficult, and those who need addiction treatment may avoid help out of fear. Learn what to expect and how to treat drug withdrawal here.

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Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): Everything You Need to Know

MAT can be a life-saving tool to support the treatment of opioid or alcohol addiction. Learn which medication is right for you.

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The Complex Connection Between Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse

Many people struggle with both eating disorders & substance abuse—find paths to recovery from disordered eating and substances here.

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The Silent Force of the Office: What Does an Administrative Assistant Do?

Administrative assistants are the go-to person and glue of the office. They schedule appointments, provide information, and so much more. See why our admins are the heartbeat of all Mountainside's treatment locations.