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Pinelands Stories: 10 Years of Recovery

At Pinelands, we are proud of the lifesaving work we do to help people finally overcome addiction to drugs or alcohol....

Why Did I Gain Weight After Quitting Drugs?

Why Did I Gain Weight After Quitting Drugs?

Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands During the beginning stages of addiction recovery, weight gain can occur...

What Not to Say to a Loved One Struggling With Addiction

What Not to Say to a Loved One Struggling With Addiction

Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Having a friend, family member, spouse or other loved one struggling...

How Do I Pay for Addiction Treatment?

How Do I Pay for Addiction Treatment?

Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Entering treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) is not as simple...

How Do Alumni Programs Help Recovery & Prevent Relapse?

How Do Alumni Programs Help Recovery & Prevent Relapse?

Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Alumni programs are an important part of recovery for all individuals...

What Are Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Addiction Recovery?

What Are Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Addiction Recovery?

Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Mindfulness is becoming an increasingly popular technique for navigating mental distress,...

Defining Co-Occurring Conditions

Defining Co-Occurring Conditions

Updated on 02/19/24 Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC Co-occurring disorders refer to the presence of both a substance use...

Coping With Grief While in Recovery

Coping With Grief While in Recovery

Content Reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Grief is not easy to deal with, no matter who you...

Legalizing Marijuana: What Does This Mean for Sobriety?

Updated on 1/31/2023 Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands With the legalization of marijuana, it’s crucial to understand...

3 Ways to Manage Sobriety as Seasons Change

Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Each season brings along new sights, smells and experiences. As fall continues...