Detox Programs: A Dire Necessity for Alcohol, Benzos and Opiates
While many of us have not seen withdrawal first-hand, I’d bet that several of us have seen it in movies or television. A person hunched over on the floor, sweating and clenching their stomachs. Shaking...
View ArticleManaging and Becoming Familiar With Addiction Triggers
Many addictions start out as casual habits. What begins as drinking on the weekends as a way to “wind down” or smoking marijuana because your classmates are doing it slowly become crutches to get...
View ArticleHow to Identify an Addiction
The act of being addicted is defined as, “To devote or surrender to something habitually or obsessively.” Addiction does not always have to involve drugs and alcohol, in fact, many times parents tell...
View ArticleTEDx Video: Drinking and How it Changed My Life
Recovering alcoholic and author of Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Drinking, Ann Dowsett Johnston, shares her journey with viewers in this poignant TEDx video. With the publication...
View ArticleWomen and Drinking
Drinking alcohol has become such a social norm that, chances are, most people reading this article participate in the consumption of alcohol. In fact, “In 2012, 87.6 percent of people ages 18 or older...
View ArticleMaintaining Sobriety During the Holidays
As the holidays approach many people are indulging in more than just great food. What goes hand-in-hand with holiday parties? Alcohol. In fact, many people who don’t tend to drink much throughout the...
View ArticleTeen Drug Abuse and its Effects on the Brain
It is common for teens and adolescents to experiment with drugs and alcohol. Whether it is due to social pressure or curiosity, about one in every four high school teens will drink and about one in...
View ArticleDetoxing From Opiates and the Road to Recovery
Detoxing from opiates can be a struggle, but with support and the right treatment, opiate addicts will be well on their road to recovery before they know it. While detoxing from opiates might seem...
View ArticleBreak the Stigma of Mental Illness and Addiction
In TEDxBloomington, Denny Morrison discusses the stigmas behind mental illness and addiction and how to move beyond them. There are plenty of misconceptions about mental illness and addiction, but so...
View ArticleOvercoming Depression in a Group Setting
Overcoming depression might seem like a daunting road to travel alone. Often, due to the stigma surrounding mental health issues, people are reluctant to seek help for their depression, anxiety or...
View ArticleOutpatient Detox Can Be Your Addiction Solution
When approaching recovery from addiction, there are a lot of options available to you for consideration. One such offering of The Bergand Group is outpatient detox programs, a period of guidance and...
View ArticleGroup Therapy Sessions to Support Change
There is strength in numbers, they say, and this plays a big role when it comes to group therapy sessions. This different dynamic has worked well to give people who are going through the same process...
View ArticleAddiction Recovery in Howard County Aided by Group Therapy
There are a lot of different kinds of treatment that exist in order to address the diverse needs of patients. People who are pursuing addiction recovery in Howard County may find that group therapy is...
View ArticleGroup Therapy Sessions in Baltimore: Moving Forward Together
For those who struggle with addiction, group therapy can be one of the most effective treatment options. Read on to learn more about how group therapy sessions can be a better alternative to individual...
View ArticleGroup Therapy in Baltimore County: Support in Recovery
If you or a loved one is battling addiction, it may be time to seek professional help. Addiction is a tough mental disorder, but with proper treatment and support it is possible to overcome it and stay...
View ArticleThe Sweeping Benefits of Group Therapy in Harford County
Group therapy takes on the same challenges as individual therapy but in a group setting. The group can range in size but typically includes two or more people interacting with a single medical...
View ArticleGroup Therapy Sessions in Baltimore Promote Well-Being
It sounds daunting, at first. Share your thoughts and problems with a group of other people? That type of therapy might seem less effective than one-on-one attention, and yet group therapy is becoming...
View ArticleBreak the Stigma of Mental Illness and Addiction
In TEDxBloomington, Denny Morrison discusses the stigmas behind mental illness and addiction and how to move beyond them. There are plenty of misconceptions about mental illness and addiction, but so...
View ArticleOvercoming Depression in a Group Setting
Overcoming depression might seem like a daunting road to travel alone. Often, due to the stigma surrounding mental health issues, people are reluctant to seek help for their depression, anxiety or...
View ArticleOutpatient Detox/Withdraw Symptom Management Can Be Your Addiction Solution
When approaching recovery from addiction, there are a lot of options available to you for consideration. One such offering of The Bergand Group is outpatient detox/withdraw symptom management...
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