If you or someone you love is struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction, you know that it’s an incredibly complex and often difficult journey. It can be frustrating to try to understand why addiction happens, but it’s an important step in developing the tools and strategies to move forward on the road to recovery.…
Narcissism is a personality feature that can be part of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) in some people, and alcoholism is a substance use disorder (SUD). Still, the two are linked and share similar traits. Narcissists can become alcoholics, and alcoholics can be especially narcissistic when they drink. However, alcoholics are not always narcissists. An alcoholic…
Opioids create a powerful addiction that only intensifies the more you abuse them. Today, thousands of Massachusetts residents struggle with opioid addiction despite the amount of opioid addiction treatment options available. However, finding an opioid addiction treatment program in New England can help you get through the debilitating withdrawal symptoms of opioid addiction. It can…
Men and women struggle with addiction differently as each may face unique issues specific to their gender. Women are more likely to have co-occurring mental issues like depression, eating disorders, or past experiences with men. These conditions can make it difficult to concentrate on their recovery in a co-ed treatment environment. Finding a women’s rehab…
The New England area has some of the highest rates of addiction in the country. Alcohol, opioids, and heroin are the three most abused substances in the area. A heroin detox program is crucial in helping Massachusetts residents get through the painful withdrawal symptoms and their addiction recovery. At Chapters Recovery, we partner with several…
Millions of people worldwide rely on medications to prevent illnesses and decrease pain from injury, surgery, or chronic ailments. Doctors prescribe medications with the assumption that the patient will use the prescribed amount. When they do not, addictions can form as a patient’s tolerance increases, and they feel less of the drug’s intended effects. A…
Cocaine became popular in the 1980s and is still one of the top five drugs abused today. The increased energy and mental alertness made the drug popular despite its tendency to be addictive with long-term use and risk of overdose. A cocaine detox program can help patients get through the painful withdrawal symptoms while detoxing…
The New England area has some of the highest methamphetamine abuse rates in the country. Many residents require a meth addiction treatment program to break their meth addiction, but they often do not seek the help they need, thinking no help is available. Chapters Recovery Center can help you find a drug and alcohol rehab…
The stigma of addiction keeps many men from getting the help they need when drugs or alcohol consume them. Many men think they should be able to handle the painful withdrawal symptoms on their own and learn never to show weakness. A men’s rehab program can give you the help you need to get over…
As children, we would watch our parents and their friends drink and have a good time. Before even knowing what alcohol is, we formed an association with it and fun, happy times. This is why alcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances in our society today. Drinking is a part of our everyday…