Pinelands Recovery Center Staff, Author at Pinelands Recovery Center of Medford

Psychodrama and Addiction Recovery

According to the APA Dictionary of Psychology, psychodrama is “a method of psychotherapy in which clients enact their concerns to achieve...

The Dangers of Toxic Positivity

At the beginning of the pandemic, you may have seen posts on social media that read along these lines: “If you...

Helping a Loved One with an Opioid Addiction

If you’re concerned that someone close to you is using heroin or another opioid, you have good reason to take it...

Life After Rehab

Anyone in recovery will tell you that coming home from treatment is only the beginning. After rehab, this next chapter presents...

How Does Alcohol Use and Dependence Affect Your Health?

Almost 70% of Americans over age 18 reported drinking alcohol in 2019, and that was before the added stress of an...

The Importance of a Sober Support Network

While many believe that recovery is a personal journey, that is not the whole truth. You cannot maintain your sobriety or...

Why People Drink Alcohol as a Coping Mechanism

The cause of alcohol use disorder (AUD) may range from various factors, including environmental factors, mental health disorders and more. There...

The Long-Term Effects of Addiction

Addiction can have many long-lasting effects, especially if you have struggled with it for an extended time. Addiction not only affects...

The Psychology Behind Addiction

Addiction can be caused by various factors, ranging from external circumstances to internal psychological ones. This disorder does not discriminate and...

Understanding Motivational Interviewing

Addiction can cause many individuals to think they do not have a problem or that they can control it without any...