Economic Downturn increases demand for affordable drug and alcohol rehabs
Economic downturn causes demand for affordable drug and alcohol rehab programsWith the national unemployment rate at 10.2 percent and the continued shedding of jobs the overall unemployment rate is the...
View ArticleThreat of an influx of cheap heroin increases fears of increased heroin...
The United Nations Office on Drug Crime (UNODC) released its 2009 Afghanistan Opium Survey. Many of the findings are promising and optimism is high, but so is the looming threat of an influx of cheap...
View ArticleBath Salts Mephedrone MPDV - Mountainside Treatment Center on Fox News
Program Director Fred Keane speaks about Bath Salts Here are some basic facts about bath salts:It's a central nervous system stimulant, so it will increase your blood pressure, increase your heart...
View ArticleEconomic Downturn increases demand for affordable drug and alcohol rehabs
Economic downturn causes demand for affordable drug and alcohol rehab programsWith the national unemployment rate at 10.2 percent and the continued shedding of jobs the overall unemployment rate is the...
View ArticleThreat of an influx of cheap heroin increases fears of increased heroin...
The United Nations Office on Drug Crime (UNODC) released its 2009 Afghanistan Opium Survey. Many of the findings are promising and optimism is high, but so is the looming threat of an influx of cheap...
View ArticleBath Salts Mephedrone MPDV - Mountainside Treatment Center on Fox News
Program Director Fred Keane speaks about Bath Salts Here are some basic facts about bath salts:It's a central nervous system stimulant, so it will increase your blood pressure, increase your heart...
View ArticleHow Heroin Affects the Brain
Addictive substances — including heroin and prescription pain killers — send dopamine levels surging in the small localized area of the brain called the nucleus accumbens, which is the main reward...
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How your brain heals after quitting heroin.
After a person quits using heroin, their body immediately starts to heal itself. See how the brain heals itself.
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From Humans of New York: Addiction as a Family Disease
Started in November 2010 by photographer Brandon Stanton, Humans of New York (HONY) is a photoblog and bestselling book featuring street portraits and interviews collected in New York City. With more...
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Avoiding a Dangerous School Year
As the new school year starts, college students have gathered everything they need to get started: computer, pens, notebooks, and for some, drugs and/or alcohol. For many first time college students,...
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Apps For Recovery 3
An essential part of recovery is focusing on one’s health to ensure that mind, body, and spirit work together to stay motivated. In today’s world, stresses come from all angles; so it is important to...
View ArticleLearning About Alcoholism: 8 Signs You Should Know
Being considered the life of the party can blur the reality associated with excessive drinking. It can be a rite of passage to some or even a social norm. According to the National Council on...
View ArticleObama Holds Conference on the Nation’s Growing Opioid Problem
President Obama addressed the opiate epidemic plaguing America on Wednesday at a press conference in West Virginia, the state with the most drug overdose deaths in the nation. “This crisis is taking...
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My CIA
One of our goals at Mountainside is to provide clients with opportunities for self-discovery — helping them to better understand themselves and to find the inner strength needed to live a life in...
View ArticleIs Instagram a Gateway to drugs?
Amidst the hordes of carefully posed selfies and the countless stunning pictures of exotic destinations, Instagram has now become the home to numerous drug dealers who are using the social media...
View ArticleValentine’s Day: A Time of Depression for Many People in Recovery
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and for anyone not in a romantic relationship, loneliness and depression are common this time of year. For those in addiction recovery, the situation can be...
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How to Build a Balanced Plate
Trying to eat right and stay healthy is a challenge for most people, but as a person in recovery, you have the added complexity of making food choices that can help repair your body and stave off any...
View ArticleCREATING HEALTHY BOUNDARIES
Early recovery can be a very exciting and scary time for many. It is also a very difficult time for family members who struggle with trust, fear, building relationships, and self-care. I believe it is...
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Simple Ways to Balance Your Mind, Body, and Spirit
In 1975, Dr. Herbert Benson published his landmark book, The Relaxation Response. He documented the many beneficial effects of meditation — lower stress levels, a reduced blood pressure and resting...
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