Family Therapy: Rebuilding Trust After Addiction
Addiction is a disease that affects entire families, not just the individual struggling with substance use. The effects of addiction ripple through relationships, creating broken trust, emotional distress, financial struggles, and dysfunctional family dynamics. Even when a person enters recovery, their loved ones may still carry resentment, pain, or fear from past experiences. Rebuilding trust […]
Celebrating Recovery Awareness Month this September
As September ushers in cooler temperatures and changing leaves, it also brings a vital focus on addiction recovery awareness. You may not realize that this month is dedicated to celebrating those who have overcome substance abuse and supporting those still struggling. At Greater Boston Addiction Centers, you’ll find comprehensive treatment options for heroin, alcohol, and […]
The Road to Recovery: What to expect at a Boston drug program?
Drug addictions can be difficult to deal with, especially with compromised health, social stigma and an exhausting routine. Deciding to sign up for recovery and entering a drug rehab program is a breakthrough for some people. While this is a big step towards sobriety and recovery, the fear of the unknown and anxiety can be […]
Most Addictive Prescription Drugs
Prescription drugs are among the most commonly misused substances in the U.S., leading to an opioid overdose crisis. But what exactly are the most addictive prescription drugs? The most commonly abused, addicting prescription drugs include opioids, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, stimulants, and sedatives. While these drugs are typically prescribed for legitimate medical reasons, they can also be […]
3 Motivational Interviewing Techniques
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a therapeutic counseling approach in which a clinician acts as an interviewer to help clients change their behavior patterns. This effective technique is often used in a women’s motivational interviewing program and is accomplished primarily by the therapist expressing their acceptance of the interviewee without judgment. Contact us online or call […]
Addiction Treatment Programs in Massachusetts
Making the difficult decision to seek out addiction treatment programs for your drug or alcohol use is the critical first step in recovery. Admitting that you have a problem and need professional help to solve it is also the most crucial step in this process. Congratulations, you are on the long road to recovery now. […]
Finding an Alcohol Rehab Center in Massachusetts
Alcohol rehab centers are devoted to your full recovery from harmful alcohol addiction. There are several kinds of alcohol rehab center programs, each with a different environment and available amenities, multiple therapy options, and standard or personalized treatment plans. If you or someone you love are struggling with alcohol use disorder, contact Greater Boston Addiction […]
The Benefits of Day Treatment Program Rehab
A day treatment (often called Day Treatment Program rehab) has numerous benefits for those suffering from addiction and/or mental health issues. A day treatment rehab provides intensive care for when you or a loved one are experiencing severe behavioral issues. Being a partial hospitalization, you get the care you need over the course of several […]
Mental Health Treatment in Massachusetts
Numerous mental health issues are being faced by people today. Therefore, mental health treatment centers have never been more essential. However, the type of mental health treatment you need depends on the type of mental illness you have and its severity. It may be a combination of different treatment methods that will work best for […]
What Is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?
Acceptance and commitment therapy is a mindfulness approach to accepting the hardships you are experiencing. Often referred to simply as ACT, the goal of acceptance and commitment therapy is to improve the overall quality of your life. During ACT in Boston, clients experience a kind of psychotherapy not unlike cognitive-behavioral therapy; the approach is designed […]
