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...

The Connection Between Codependency and Addiction

The Connection Between Codependency and Addiction

Updated on 04/09/24 Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC Substance use and related disorders often contribute to chaotic life circumstances....

How to Find and Connect With Your Higher Power in Addiction Recovery

How to Find and Connect with Your Higher Power in Addiction Recovery

Updated on 09/12/23 Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC While it may be a new concept for some, identifying and...

Overcoming the Blame Game in Recovery

Overcoming the Blame Game in Recovery

Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Blaming yourself or others can delay the recovery process from substance...

How to Set Realistic and Achievable Goals for Recovery

How to Set Realistic and Achievable Goals for Addiction Recovery

Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Updated on 12/13/2022 SAMHSA explains that the definition of recovery from...

The Long-Term Consequences of Stimulant Use

The Long-Term Consequences of Stimulant Use

Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Stimulants are an umbrella term for drugs that speed up the...

What Are Triggers and Cravings?

What Are Triggers and Cravings?

Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Treatment for recovery from alcohol and other substances must be intentional....

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Why Mindfulness Is Essential in Long-Term Recovery

Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Substance use and addiction wreak havoc on an individual’s sense of...

How To Break Your Harmful Habits

How to Break Your Harmful Habits

Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Habits affect all of us. They play an essential part in...

Understanding Medical Detox

Understanding Medical Detox

Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Over time, chronic substance use can wreak havoc on an individual’s...