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Recovering from drug or alcohol addiction is a challenging journey, and stress often becomes one of the most significant hurdles along the way. Stress can be a powerful trigger for relapse, making it essential to develop healthy coping strategies. By focusing on stress management, individuals in recovery can create a more stable environment to foster...Read More

Alcohol use disorder (AUD), commonly referred to as alcoholism or alcohol addiction, is a complex condition that impacts approximately 28 million, or 1 in 10 people, aged 12 and over in the United States. It is characterized by an inability to control or stop drinking despite the negative consequences it causes. AUD is not just...Read More

Chronic pain is a very real condition in which a person’s central nervous system feels constant or frequent pain even when there is no immediate trauma present. By definition, chronic pain is any type of pain that continues for 12 weeks or longer, often going well beyond what would be expected for normal healing. Many...Read More

There is a reason people who have received treatment for drug or alcohol addiction are referred to as being “in recovery.” Addiction is a chronic disease that is treatable, but for which there is no cure. It falls into the same category as other chronic diseases as diabetes, asthma, chronic kidney disease, and coronary heart...Read More

The consequences of chemical dependency are numerous. This disease impacts your physical health, mental well-being, relationships, and the trajectory of your life. Drug misuse isn’t just something that leads to a short-term high that feels good. Every time you use a substance, you’re creating critical change within your body. At English Mountain Recovery, we work...Read More

It’s not a term you may have heard, but gas station heroin is a dangerous, even life-threatening substance that may be more readily available than you realize. The term refers to a drug called tianeptine, which has been approved for mental health needs in other countries. It is not legal in any form, for any...Read More

Drug and alcohol treatment is a process that has numerous ups and downs, bright moments, and instances of clarity. It is a process unique to you, and one that you need to guide yourself on in a meaningful way. That is where a 12-Step treatment program can help. At English Mountain Recovery, we offer a...Read More

The use of the word “trauma” is sometimes misunderstood. In many situations, a person may say they experienced trauma from bad experiences, factors that don’t really contribute to a change in the way their brain functions. For those who have been diagnosed with trauma, it can be both devastating and seemingly impossible to recover from...Read More

Opioids are a powerful pain-relieving medication. Often used to help those with severe pain, such as traumatic injuries or surgery recovery discomfort, opioids work very well to stop the central nervous system’s debilitating pain signals from impacting your quality of life. Used as prescribed for the shortest time possible, they can be very safe. However,...Read More