You've probably noticed the growing number of alcohol-free bars, mocktail menus at restaurants, and friends choosing sparkling water over wine at dinner parties. What's behind this cultural shift? A movement called sober curious is gaining momentum, and it's changing how…
Gabapentin, originally developed to treat seizures and nerve pain, has become increasingly common in medical practice. But many patients and their families ask an important question: is gabapentin addictive? While this medication is often prescribed as a safer alternative to…
You wake up after a night of drinking, and along with the pounding headache and queasy stomach, there's something else: a creeping sense of dread, worry, or panic that seems to come out of nowhere. If this sounds familiar, you're…
The term wet brain is a non-medical way to describe a serious and potentially irreversible condition known as Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS). This neurological disorder is caused by a severe deficiency in thiamine (vitamin B1), a common complication in people with…
At Rockland Treatment Center, we believe that high-quality addiction and mental health care should be accessible to everyone who needs it. We’re proud to announce that we are now in-network with Cigna, expanding access to our full range of treatment…
When people think about relapse, they often picture the physical act of using drugs or alcohol again. However, the truth is that relapse usually starts long before a drink is poured or a drug is taken. The first stage is…
When people hear the word “sober,” they often think of someone who simply isn’t drinking or using drugs. In reality, living sober is about more than abstaining from substances. It’s a full-spectrum lifestyle change, one that affects not just your…
When prescribed responsibly, gabapentin can be a powerful tool to manage neuropathic pain, seizures, or alcohol withdrawal. Alcohol, on the other hand, is a depressant that’s widely used (and often misused) for its calming effects or as a social lubricant.…
Addiction is often viewed as a battle against substances, but at its core, it’s also a battle with oneself. For many people, addiction isn’t just about the drug, drink, or behavior; it’s about the deep, inner struggle to resist the…
The pounding headache, the dry mouth, the nausea—most people recognize the physical effects of a hangover. But what happens when the worst part of the morning after isn’t your body, but your mind? Enter hangxiety, a term that’s become increasingly…