What Factors to Consider When Choosing the Right Addiction Treatment Program for You
Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands When you are seeking addiction treatment, you may have no idea where to begin in your search for the right place to go. Fortunately, this valuable guide will highlight important factors to consider as you determine the right rehab program for you. To start, here […]
Do Relapse Prevention Programs Lower Your Chances of Drug and Alcohol Relapse?
Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Most research on addiction identifies substance use disorder (SUD) as a relapsing disorder. This is because SUD is both chronic and relapsing. When an individual goes through treatment and recovery from addiction, there is no guarantee that they will remain sober forever. As recovery from […]
How to Take Recovery One Day at a Time
Updated 4/29/25 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu The goal of maintaining sobriety can feel overwhelming when starting your recovery process. You may hear the phrase “take recovery one day at a time” during therapy and in support groups, but what does that mean? When applying this phrase and piece […]
The Dangers of Toxic Positivity
Toxic positivity, or the phenomenon of forced positivity in response to negative emotions, can pose as a serious threat to mental health. This can look like denying negativity, focusing solely on positive things, and downplaying challenges or misfortunes. Suppressing negative emotions can cause harm and lead to a lack of authenticity or emotional closure. Instead, […]
A New Year is a New Chance to Beat Addiction
A New Year is a New Chance to Beat Addiction Once the excitement of a new year comes and goes, sometimes people are left feeling a little lonely and even depressed. The holiday blues can occur after the holidays are over, too. Some turn to alcohol or drugs to relieve their feelings of depression or […]