What is the Most Addictive Substance in the World?
Summary: This article will review the most addictive substance in the world, and how to find treatment for addiction with East Coast Recovery. There are several substances that have the potential to become addictive, and several more factors that influence how addictive a substance is, including environment, genetics, and mental health. For this reason, East […]
How to Have Fun in Recovery: 5 Sober Activities to Try
Summary: This article will explore some of the top ways to have fun in recovery, including activities to try. As clients participate in the recovery process, different facilities might offer things like fun activities, sober programs as part of a holistic therapy like art therapy or music therapy as well as community-based activities like barbecues. […]
What is the Link Between Heredity and Alcohol Addiction?
Summary: This article explores the link between heredity and alcohol addiction, particularly which genetic variations can have an impact positively or negatively on an individual’s risk level for developing addiction. Today, many people believe that genetics is to blame for developing an addiction, and while there are several genetic components associated with addiction risk, this […]
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 […]