Recovery from addiction is a multifaceted process involving much more than just abstaining from substance use. It's about rebuilding and reinventing one's life, and a...
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Continuing Support After Rehab Treatment
Recovery from addiction is a journey that extends well beyond the walls of a treatment facility. While the initial steps towards sobriety are crucial, the path that follows...
What Are Synthetic Drugs?
Every day, people are searching for legal ways to get high. One search on the internet will give you a variety of mind-altering synthetic or man-made materials. Many convenience stores and gas stations also sell synthetic drugs labeled as...
World Suicide Prevention Day
September 10th is the annual World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide rates are shooting for the stars, with almost 800,000 people taking their own lives each year. The deteriorating political and economic climate combined with inflation has made life...
September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
There are many people in the United States and throughout the world who suffer from drug and alcohol addiction. Whether it’s only drugs, only alcohol, or both, addiction is not an easy road to travel. At Casco Bay, we recognize National Alcohol and...
Is Cannabis Addictive Physically and Psychologically?
Marijuana use has been glorified in music and media for decades. The recent and ongoing legalization of cannabis use for medicinal and recreational use in different countries has led to an increase in the popularity of the drug. But is it...
Anger Management in Recovery
You've finally kicked your addiction and committed to staying clean and sober. Congratulations! That's a huge accomplishment! Now the real work begins. Anger is one of the biggest threats to your recovery, and learning how to manage it healthily is...
June Is National PTSD Awareness Month
PTSD is a serious mental health disorder that affects millions of people on a daily basis. Throughout the month of June, PTSD is recognized as it is national PTSD awareness month. Awareness campaigns aim to help reduce the stigma of PTSD, encourage...
June is LGBTQ Awareness Month: Pride Month
Pride month is approaching and soon we will get to celebrate the love and lives of brave people throughout the LGBTQ community. This month serves as an important opportunity to celebrate the resilience of the LGBTQ community in the face of...
Components of Motivational Interviewing
Have you ever felt stuck or like you were in a rut? Whether it's in your professional or personal life—or both—you may have been searching for something to help you get out of it. If that's the case, then you've probably heard of motivational...
Most Dangerous Pills
Scripts and pills are everywhere, so it's easy to forget how powerful they can be. Though they may promise relief and help us feel our best, prescription medications have a long list of potential dangers. As a matter of fact, the United States...
20 Reasons to Stop Drinking Alcohol: The Benefits of Quitting
Today it seems like everywhere you turn, alcohol is in your face. Whether it’s tv ads, billboards, or your coworkers discussing having a drink after work, the social pressure to drink alcohol is at an all-time high. However, the reasons to stop...