No one wants to think that a colleague may have a drug or alcohol problem, but many people who are living with addictions to drugs or alcohol are employed. People don’t start using and immediately become out of control addicts. The path to addiction is a slippery slope that, in many instances, takes time for…
How much do you really know about alcohol abuse? A number of people may discount its impact since it is both legal and readily available, but that would be a mistake. While drinking in moderation can usually be safe for adults, alcohol abuse is dangerous and can lead to serious health issues and problems with…
It’s important that those in recovery are able to experience a state of peacefulness and power against addiction triggers. Meditation therapy for addiction is used to teach clients the skills they need to achieve this new pattern for thinking and living. Mindfulness Meditation Mindfulness meditation involves moving beyond focusing on a number of things at…
The Dunes East Hampton was recently featured in VanityFair.com in an article titled, “What Life in a $75,000-per-Month Hamptons Rehab Looks Like”. The post features our very own founder and CEO, Joe McKinsey, and the beginnings of The Dunes East Hampton’s luxurious, in-patient facility. McKinsey shares that The Dunes filled a hole in the market…
Synthetic marijuana, or “spice” is not marijuana at all, but rather herbs or other leafy material that is sprayed with unknown lab-synthetic chemicals to produce an experience that is similar to that of cannabis, according to Drugs.com. This misconception makes people believe synthetic marijuana is natural and safe. In reality, synthetic marijuana is more toxic than…