12-Step Program
3 Ways To Enjoy Sober Holidays
When the holidays approach, it can cause a lot of stress for people who are just getting over addiction issues. Many people face holiday addiction triggers, which makes it harder for them as holidays get closer. Additionally, some people are in the midst of an addiction issue during the holidays. This makes things even harder…
Read MoreCoping Skills for Triggers
A trigger is an emotional reaction to situations or circumstances. As it relates to addiction, the emotional reaction is to drink or take drugs as a way of coping with the situation. Developing coping skills in an addiction treatment program in New Jersey can help you manage your triggers so that you do not relapse.…
Read MoreHow A 12 Step Program Helps Recovery
If you are considering a 12-step program for drug addiction, then you probably have a lot of questions. One of the top things you may wonder is how a 12 step program helps recovery. This is important to understand so you can determine if this program is best for you. Let’s take a look at…
Read MoreHelp at an Adult Rehabilitation Center in New Jersey
Life brings many changes — some good and some bad. How you tackle the issues of life determines your happiness and ultimately your growth as a person. Some people struggle to deal with life’s problems and turn to drugs or alcohol instead. This amounts to pushing the problem away and not dealing it with it.…
Read MoreDoes Alcohol Kill Brain Cells?
For years, people have talked about the idea that drinking large amounts of alcohol kills brain cells. However, few people actually know if it’s true or just a rumor. Does alcohol kill brain cells? Before you learn the answer, take a look at how alcohol affects the brain. At Victory Bay, we can show you…
Read MoreChemical Dependency Treatments
Chemical dependency is defined as “the body’s physical and/or psychological addiction to a psychoactive (mind-altering) substance, such as narcotics, alcohol, or nicotine.” People become physically dependent because they give their body the substance repeatedly, and over time, they become tolerant of it. Therefore, they need to increase their dose to get the same effects from…
Read MoreWhat is Comorbidity?
If you have a substance use disorder and you feel like you’re struggling in other ways mentally, then you may very well have a comorbid diagnosis. Comorbidity is common among people with substance use disorder and can be treated with outpatient addiction therapy services. You may wonder what is comorbidity? This is an important question…
Read MoreHow to Help an Alcoholic
Struggling with alcoholism can be damaging to not just the alcoholic, but also to their family, friends and loved ones. Witnessing someone you care about battle alcoholism can be frustrating and painful. It can be especially hard to understand how to help an alcoholic when you have never experienced addiction. Luckily, we have a recover-safe…
Read MoreGet Involved During Addiction Recovery
Within the rooms of 12-step programs, newcomers need to get involved during recovery. Volunteer to make coffee. Setup and handout literature. Become the greeter. All of these commitments play an important role within the meeting and an important role within the person doing them. These commitments provide a much-needed purpose, which addicts have lacked throughout…
Read MoreThe Difference Between Inpatient and Outpatient Care
Addiction doesn’t discriminate. Regardless of your age, gender, race or income, you can become a victim of addiction. Addiction is a chronic disease. Although it can be managed and remain in remission, there is no permanent cure. The damage caused by addiction can impact every area of your life, from your personal relationships to your…
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