BAYSTATE RECOVERY CENTER BLOG

For many individuals in recovery, staying on the sober path during early recovery may be more difficult than taking that first step into a residential treatment center. Graduating from a recovery program makes any ex-addict feel ecstatic and hopeful. It is a wonderful day when you realize you have been sober for several months, learned […]

Although it may seem practical to detox at home by simply weaning yourself off of drugs or alcohol, the health risks involved in the withdrawal process are often unpredictable and serious. Depending on how long a person has been abusing drugs and their tolerance level for the drug, the withdrawal symptoms associated with detoxing could […]

When you realize or suspect that someone you love is practicing self-harm, you may feel shocked or helpless. Of course you want to help, but you’re not sure what to do. You might be afraid of doing the wrong thing and pushing your loved one into danger or destroying your relationship with them. Perhaps you’re […]

A combination of stressful life events and poor coping skills may impact your risk of substance abuse and addiction, this is because stress is a well-known risk factor in both the development of addiction and relapse. Meditation is one way to help reduce stress levels. It can provide a sense of calm and calm and help you […]

Originating in northern India thousands of years ago, yoga is a type of stretching and posing exercise described in the sacred, ancient texts of Hinduism called the Vedas. Yoga didn’t become well-known in the U.S. until the 1960s counterculture movement introduced the spiritual and meditative benefits of yoga to the general public. Today, research into […]

What is Kratom? A small evergreen tree belonging to the coffee family, kratom is a psychoactive, indigenous Southeast Asia plant containing alkaloids that purport to provide therapeutic benefits. South Asians chew or smoke kratom leaves to increase energy, improve mood, and relieve pain. However, the more kratom a person consumes, the more relaxed and drowsy […]

Synthetic marijuana has been used as an alternative to cannabis for years. These synthetic compounds were initially created in order to help scientists research the effect of cannabis on the body. However, they’ve since escaped outside science labs and can be found on the black market, as well as in some gas stations and convenience […]

Cross addiction can often happen when people try out new drugs. Research shows that people who already struggle with addiction to one type of substance are of increased risk of becoming dependent on another one. As cross addiction makes can make it harder to manage symptoms or get sober, it should be taken seriously and prevented whenever […]

If you often have a bit too much to drink, this habit may start to interfere with your daily life and prevent you from attending to your responsibilities. When you find yourself intoxicated at a time when you know you really shouldn’t be, you may start looking for ways to sober up fast. Unfortunately, this […]

Much has been written about the addictive nature of opioid medications and the disastrous effect they can have on a person’s life if they’re taken beyond the recommended dose. This is doubly true for those who have a history of addiction or substance misuse, as taking opioids even temporarily can cause them to revert to […]