September is National Recovery Month — an observance that educates and raises awareness for Americans. It demonstrates the fact that treatments and services for addictions and mental health can enable people to live happy and rewarding lives. The observance celebrates the gains made and goals achieved by those afflicted. Recovery Month helps spread the positive…
There is more than one path that a recovering addict can take to reach sobriety. For many, the demands of a residential rehabilitation program are simply too much. In these cases, the best treatment option is very likely to be an intensive outpatient program. In this article, we will guide you through the ins and…
Here at The Dunes East Hampton, our commitment to providing our clientele with the best rehabilitative care does not stop at our luxurious facility and team of expert addiction specialists. Rather, we strive to achieve excellence in every aspect of what we do, and this includes educating prospective patients in a way that is at…
When your loved one returns home from treatment, things at home will be different. Some families are under the impression that they’re getting back their “old” family member – the one not addicted to drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Although your loved one will be completing treatment and coming home clean…
When someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol stops using, they will go through a period of withdrawal. The first stage is the one that most people are familiar with: the acute stage. During the acute stage of withdrawal, you can experience the physical symptoms of withdrawal such as shaking, vomiting or headaches. The…