3 Signs of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a common mental illness that features extreme mood changes that impact over 5 million Americans. You may experience high periods of mania which contrast with depressive lows, and at times, simultaneous ups and downs that can be mentally debilitating without bipolar assistance programs. If you fear that you or a loved one […]
3 Ways to Handle Anxiety During the Holidays
The holidays can be a stressful time for a variety of reasons. Whether it is seeing old friends who may have a toxic effect on your mental health or being around alcohol and drugs during parties, the holidays can be a minefield for those with an anxiety disorder. If your holidays occur regularly in Massachusetts […]
3 Benefits of an Intensive Outpatient Program
In our intensive outpatient program, Boston residents are provided with a flexible treatment program that allows them to maintain home and family responsibilities while attending addiction treatment. With both daytime and evening options available, clients can focus on their recovery while fulfilling life’s responsibilities. There are many Boston rehab centers, but the finest choice for […]
Healthy Ways for Processing Trauma
It’s said that nearly 70% of Americans have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lives. Trauma can touch anyone, regardless of background, financial status, or age. For those processing traumas alone, the result can often be an overwhelming sense of helplessness that is crippling and, if left untreated, dangerous. If you or someone […]
Observing PTSD Awareness Month
Greater Boston Addiction Centers during the month of June is part of a nationwide endeavor to raise awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, with the 27th of the month being highlighted as PTSD awareness day. PTSD affects 9 million people in the United States, a large number of people who desperately need treatment for […]
The Effects of Childhood Trauma on Addiction
What happens to us as children often shapes our personalities as adults. When those influences are negative, they can have outsized impacts on our actions, including turning to substance abuse. Researchers have long been curious about the links between childhood trauma and addiction. It does seem that many individuals who survived chaos during their childhood […]
