What is the Timeline For Breaking an Addiction?
Overcoming addiction is not a short or easy process. However, it is possible with the right support. The timeline for how long it takes to break addiction varies from person to person, with the average of six months for overcoming harmful coping mechanisms and a couple of years to solidify your new habits and lasting […]
Does Addiction Run in Your Family? How to Seek Help
Does addiction run in your family? You might be asking this if you have several members of your family who have struggled with some form of addiction, or if you seem to be struggling with it yourself. You might wonder if there is a genetic component causing the addiction. While every individual deals with a […]
3 Signs Your Body is Releasing Trauma
The body can hold on to trauma in many different ways, physically, psychologically, emotionally, and physiologically. When you start to process your trauma, you might notice changes to things like breathing patterns, sleep, blood pressure, or even muscle tension. These are common signs that your body is releasing the trauma it has been holding on […]
How to Overcome Sobriety Fatigue
Feeling exhausted during your initial stages of recovery is a common, though frustrating, occurrence. Referred to as sobriety fatigue, the exhaustion that you feel when transitioning to sobriety is often a reflection of your body’s attempt to rebuild itself after the damage done by drugs and alcohol. With East Coast Recovery, we can help you […]
What is Codependency in Addiction?
When someone you love is struggling with addiction, it’s common for the people around them—partners, parents, siblings, close friends—to get deeply involved in their struggles. Sometimes this involvement becomes a pattern known as codependency. Understanding what codependency is, how it develops, and how it interacts with addiction can help both the person with substance use […]
What Is the Cycle of Addiction?
Addiction is more than just a weakness or a series of bad choices — it’s a complex cycle that affects the brain, emotions, relationships, and behavior. Understanding the cycle of addiction is key both for someone struggling with substance use and for loved ones who want to help. It isn’t always linear. People move through […]
How Long Does It Take to Detox from Fentanyl?
Detoxing from fentanyl is often one of the hardest, scariest parts of recovery. But understanding what to expect — both the timeline and the support needed — can make a big difference in how someone can safely move through it. Below is an evidence-based look at how long detox usually takes, what influences the timeline, […]
What to Say to an Addict You Love
When someone you care about is struggling with addiction, it’s hard to know what to say—or even if what you say can make a difference. Words matter. They can hurt, heal, or open doors. If you love someone who’s addicted, your words can be a lifeline. Here are suggestions on how to communicate with compassion, […]
What is a Sponsor for Addicts?
At East Coast Recovery, we provide several levels of outpatient care, and the goal is to help people focus on their recovery with high-quality, affordable treatment. In order to meet these goals, we invite each of our clients to participate in things like group talking sessions on the beach, cookouts, community events, and sponsorship programs. […]
What to Expect in Experiential Group Therapy
At East Coast Recovery, we believe in treating the whole person, both mind and body, and that is why we rely on experiential therapy. These forms of group activities and experiences can help our clients explore their emotions, especially those that might be challenging or traumatic, in a more hands-on approach. Using creative outlets, our […]