Regina Campos

Overcome MST and Get Dual Diagnosis Care at South Shores Prospective service members entering one of the many branches of our military are vetted for physical health and mental health testing. These assessments are conducted not to question prospective members’ readiness for military service. Just as prospective members are vetted before active-duty service, current members […]

Quitting Cocaine and Other Stimulants: Approaches That Work When I finally tried to get help for my cocaine addiction, my body and mind were shot. I had hit rock bottom, and it was the best thing that could have happened to me. I entered South Shores Detox and Recovery and was able to quit cocaine.

Expert Guidance on Using CPT for PTSD and Trauma Treatment Are you looking for new ways to reinforce your PTSD treatment sessions at home? Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD is a highly effective method of helping participants manage “stuck points” that mean they hold them back from resolving trauma. Our Cognitive Processing Therapy worksheets are

Understand Disruptive Thought Patterns and Get Support Both impulsive and intrusive thoughts can cause challenges in your everyday life, but they are not the same. Despite having different root causes and consequences, they can get confused easily. Treatment can help you manage intrusive and impulsive thoughts. When you seek professional help, it’s integral that you

Know the Detection Times for Kratom and Get Treatment Options Let’s get the question and answer addressed quickly. Does kratom show up on a drug test? No, in most cases, standard drug tests won’t trigger a positive for kratom detection. However, specialized tests like gas and liquid chromatography can detect kratom with accuracy, so please

Thoughtful Ways to Celebrate a Loved One in Recovery Let’s face it: Giving gifts can be difficult no matter what. When they are in recovery from addiction it gets all the more difficult. A nice bottle of wine is out, as are other options like concert tickets that might trigger someone, at least in early

Looking at the Time Needed for Successful Recovery Results Many people who enter rehab do so after months or years of substance abuse. You’ve likely fallen into a pattern of what is comfortable and familiar. And, even when you decide that the consequences are no longer worth it and you’d like to quit, it can

How to Recognize Heroin and Help Prevent Abuse As the opioid crisis worsens across the country, people are more desperate than ever to protect their loved ones from opiate drugs like heroin. Synthetic and semi-synthetic opioids like heroin are super addictive and can be bad news when used. If you think a loved one is

The Benefits and Considerations of Self Pay for Rehab You should never feel embarrassed about seeking addiction treatment. Unfortunately, rehab is stigmatized in some circles. You might not want employers, family, or friends to know about your struggles. At South Shores Recovery, we understand the importance of confidentiality for our private pay rehab clients. While

The Importance of a Safe Setting in Getting Through Alcohol Withdrawal Alcohol withdrawal is by far the most dangerous of all forms of withdrawal. Alcohol is one of the few substances in which the withdrawal symptoms can be fatal. You cannot and should not mess around when it comes to overcoming alcohol dependence. Take it