Successfully recovering from an alcohol or drug addiction takes time and dedication. It also takes a treatment program that addresses the underlying causes of addiction, such as trauma or...
When a person develops an addiction to drugs or alcohol, he or she is often trying to fill an empty space. Many addictions develop due to stress, mental illness,...
There is a big difference between “hearing” and “listening.” Two people can have a conversation, but a person that is only hearing the other person and not really listening...
Drug addiction recovery is not easy or short; it is a long-term process involving several phases including detox, rehab, ongoing care, and sober living. One of the most difficult...
Natural methods for escaping drug addiction exist, and essentially act as an alternative to traditional rehabilitation. For those with an ample desire to beat addiction and the right tools,...
Recent Studies Emphasize the Family’s Role in Addiction Recovery A growing body of research and evidence has pointed to the important role that family members play in the addiction...
When a loved one enters a treatment program, family members may feel that they don’t play any role in the recovery process. In actuality, family support is very important...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is based on the concept that if a person changes his or her thought patterns, behaviors will change as well. An addiction to drugs or...
Recovery is not like signing up for a course of study where everything is laid out for you in advance and where you know when the challenging portions will...
Writing down 5 things to make you smile is an exercise that helps people in recovery learn how to be mindful and focus their attention on positive things in...
"Maryland Recovery gave me the tools and counseling to accept my past and forge a new future for myself. Life today has a hope and brightness to it that had not experienced before. I got a job and an apartment with the help of Maryland Recovery. I am able to be part of my family’s life again."
— Robert M
"I am certain that this program helped save my life. I was provided with an opportunity to learn how to live a sober life. I learned to be responsible and accountable for my behavior. When practicing the principles of the program and remaining willing to grow on this journey, I experience a freedom I never knew, but always wanted."
— Morgan S
"The only things that I knew when I arrived at Maryland Recovery (MR) was that I was broken: spiritually, emotionally, and physically broken and that my way of doing things had gotten me there. The people at MR understood who I was better than I did. They assured me that I was not alone, with that came a glimpse of hope and some relief."
