
Why People Drink Alcohol as a Coping Mechanism
- March 22, 2021
- Pinelands Recovery Center Staff
- Journal
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
- March 17, 2021
- Pinelands Recovery Center Staff
- Journal
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
- March 7, 2021
- Pinelands Recovery Center Staff
- Journal
Updated on 2/8/2023 Addiction can be caused by various factors, ranging from external circumstances to internal psychological ones. This disorder does...

Understanding Motivational Interviewing
- February 24, 2021
- Pinelands Recovery Center Staff
- Journal
Updated on 1/31/2023 Addiction can cause many individuals to think they do not have a problem or that they can control...

The Opioid Epidemic, the Fentanyl Crisis and Its Effects on New Jersey
- February 19, 2021
- Pinelands Recovery Center Staff
- Journal
Updated on 2/7/2023 For decades, the United States has been facing a crisis concerning opioids, which stems from prescription misuse to...

What To Do After You Relapse
- February 12, 2021
- Pinelands Recovery Center Staff
- Journal
Updated on 2/7/2023 Recovery is a difficult journey with many ups and downs. Depending on how your path is going, you...

The Warning Signs of Relapse
- February 7, 2021
- Pinelands Recovery Center Staff
- Journal
Updated on 1/31/2023 When someone relapses, it is commonly believed that it was a rash decision that came out of nowhere....

How Heroin Use Affects the Brain
- January 25, 2021
- Pinelands Recovery Center Staff
- Journal
Like any addiction to any substance, heroin use can cause long-term damage to the body’s major organs, especially the brain. Even...

What to Expect During Opioid Withdrawal
- January 19, 2021
- Pinelands Recovery Center Staff
- Journal
If you have been struggling with opioid addiction and have decided to get treatment, you may be feeling a mix of...

How to Help a Person Struggling with Alcohol Use
- January 12, 2021
- Pinelands Recovery Center Staff
- Journal
When you see someone you love struggling with alcohol use or alcoholism, it can be challenging to know how to help...