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 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 […]
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 […]
Outpatient vs. Inpatient Treatment for Bipolar Disorder
When Moods Short‑Circuit the Safety Switch It’s just after midnight, and Maya’s at home, in her apartment, surrounded by possibility. She starts painting the wall of her living room cobalt blue, orders piles of camping gear she doesn’t need, and drafts an email to start a start‑up—before the sun rises. Two days later, she cannot […]
PHP Drug Rehab vs Day Treatment
Every journey through recovery begins with a choice. Not just the decision to seek help—but decisions about how, where, and what kind of help is most appropriate. For many, this decision narrows down to two outpatient options: a PHP drug rehab, or a day treatment program. While these options might seem similar on the surface—they […]
What is PHP Treatment?
Imagine you’re balancing on a bridge between two cities. On one side lies inpatient rehab—round-the-clock care in a controlled environment. On the other is standard outpatient therapy—just an hour or two a week. Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs) act like that bridge — structured like inpatient care yet flexible enough to let you sleep in your […]
How to Help an Adult Child with Depression
On a rainy Tuesday, Maya stared at her phone, her thumb hovering over her son’s name. Twenty-three-year-old TJ hadn’t left his apartment—or answered her calls—in three days. The memory of his infectious laugh felt distant, replaced by worry and helplessness. If you’re in Maya’s shoes, wondering how to help an adult child with depression, you’re […]
Can You Develop Bipolar Disorder Later in Life?
Picture this: your father, once methodical and mild-mannered, suddenly plans a cross-country road trip at 2 a.m., convinced he can “reinvent” himself overnight. A week later he can’t get out of bed. Stories like his show why the question of whether you can develop bipolar disorder later in life matters. Although most cases surface before […]