For most users, the Internet is a positive part of their lives. It is a source of news and information that makes life easier and more convenient. Not everyone has this type of relationship with the internet, however; for them, it becomes something that they can abuse in the same way that drugs, alcohol, food,…
Many people don’t realize the toll that substance abuse takes on an addict’s physical health and their relationship with food. It’s quite common for people who are heavily into the cycle of addiction to forego making healthy choices in favor of eating fast food or skipping meals entirely. Addiction recovery nutrition is very important. Not…
When it comes to mental health issues and drug abuse, it’s perfectly understandable to wonder “which came first”. There is a definite link between the two issues. Some of the clients we see here at The Dunes East Hampton have mental health problems and they turn to drugs in an attempt to self-medicate. In other…
People who are battling a drug or alcohol addiction are often dealing with other issues, and they have turned to using substances to deal with emotional pain. In the case of someone who is dealing with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), eye movement desensitization can help to alleviate the symptoms of the unresolved trauma. Learn more…
Newsday.com gains insight on the balance between addiction recovery and work-related responsibilities with The Dunes’ very own Joe McKinsey and Dr. Nicholas Kardaras. Joe McKinsey is no stranger to drug and alcohol abuse. Before opening The Dunes East Hampton in December of 2010, the 69-year-old had experienced nearly 25 years of addiction, followed by an…