Opioid Use Epidemic
As a clinician and a person in long-term recovery, I have been involved in this “War on Drugs.” Those of us in the trenches see the ongoing tragedy first hand, and it can definitely feel like we are losing the…
What’s the Big Deal About Going to College?
Fall is a time of change. We come back from vacation, relaxing and spending time with family. Fall appears to be a more active time and often signals new activities and opportunities. This is especially true for young adults who…
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A New Year, A Better Me
Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year? As the New Year dawns, we review the things we did not accomplish and vow new beginnings; healthy changes to our lives to bring that fresh start. I made a resolution…
October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Are you Angry All the Time? There Is Hope.
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Announcing the Clinical Multi Family Support Group
It is with great pleasure that I announce the formation of a Clinical Multi Family Support Group that will begin meeting at 4475 Route 27 Kingston, NJ on Saturdays from 11:45 am to 1:15 pm. The focus of this group will assist…
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Treating Teens for Substance Abuse
Treatment professionals have only recently recognized that substance-abuse treatment programs for adolescents cannot simply be scaled-down versions of adult programs. Adolescents are not simply “little adults.”
Relapse Isn’t a Willpower Problem
Relapse is not due to self-control, but a mechanism within the brain that is not under conscious control.
September is National Recovery Month
National Recovery Month promotes the efforts of prevention, treatment and recovery of people afflicted with mental health and substance use disorders. This month-long celebration acknowledges the work and dedication of people in recovery, applauds the contributions of treatment and service…
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Building Healthy Relationships
When we entertain this subject, there are so many different types of relationships in life. We encounter relationships at work and home, with family, peers, children and friends. Healthy relationships allow for individuality, bring out the best in people, and invite personal growth.