Hidden Symptoms of Addiction: What to Look for & How to Help No matter how much you think you know a friend, family or loved one, there may be more going on beneath the surface. Underlying trauma, stress or an undiagnosed mental illness can all lead people to turn to drugs and/or alcohol to cope. […]
What are the Health Risks of Alcohol Abuse? Alcohol is the most used drug in the United States, it is also the most accessible. Nearly 15 million Americans suffer from some form of alcohol use disorder. Unhealthy use of alcohol ranges from mild to severe including alcoholism and binge drinking. Alcohol abuse and excessive drinking […]
A Guide to Understanding the Signs of High-Functioning Alcoholism Alcoholism and alcohol abuse disorder look very different from the stereotypes we see on television and in movies. Sometimes alcoholics resort to theft to buy booze, get a DUI or end up homeless, but more often than not those abusing alcohol are still able to maintain […]
What are the Long-Term Effects of Heroin Use on the Body? Repeated, long-term heroin use not only changes a person’s physical appearance and behavior, but also damages the body and changes the physiology of the brain. Imbalances in the neuronal and hormonal systems are not easily repaired and can take many years of treatment and […]
Silver Linings Recovery Center Now Open in East Windsor, NJ Silver Linings Recovery Center is proud to announce the expansion of our addiction recovery into Mercer County, NJ. In December 2021, we opened the doors to a second facility located in the beautiful, peaceful town of East Windsor, Mercer County, NJ. Our mission is to […]
Opioids vs. Opiates: What are the Key Differences? Many treatment centers and news reports will use the term “opioids” as an umbrella term for both opioids and opiates when describing the ongoing public health crisis, addiction and overdose deaths widespread across the United States. However, it is important to understand the difference between these two […]
Common Signs to Identify Substance Abuse & Drug Addiction An addiction to drugs (illicit or prescription) or alcohol is defined as the physical and psychological need to use a specific substance without thought to the harm, effects or consequences to the user or their family. While many people think it is obvious to identify substance […]
If you’re worried that there’s a possibility that one of your loved ones may be experiencing drug or alcohol addiction, you’re probably feeling pretty scared, wondering how you can help and if you even have real reason to worry. We get it. The potential of somebody you care about hiding a drug addiction is a […]
