Recovery resources from our clinicians
Addiction recovery blog: straight answers, reviewed by the clinicians who treat
Clinician-reviewed guides from South Jersey Recovery Program in Berlin, NJ on addiction, withdrawal, levels of care, insurance and recovery for families. Every clinical article is medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS.
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Trauma & mental health
EMDR, Trauma, and Addiction: What the Research Says
How EMDR works, what the evidence shows for PTSD and substance use, and when it is the wrong time to start.
By Jakki Annunziata, LCSW, CCTP
Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
All articles · 18
Withdrawal & drug facts
Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Meth Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, and Getting Help
What the crash feels like, how long it lasts, when it becomes an emergency, and what treatment actually helps. Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Withdrawal & drug facts
Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Why Benzodiazepines Are So Addictive, and Why Stopping Takes a Plan
Dependence, tapering and why stopping suddenly is dangerous. Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Programs & cost
Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Benefits of Local Addiction Treatment in South Jersey, and When to Go Farther
Why staying close to home can make outpatient care easier to keep up. Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Trauma & mental health
Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Can Weed Cause Anxiety? Panic Attacks, Paranoia, and What THC Does
Why cannabis can bring on panic and paranoia, and what helps when it does. Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Recovery life
Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
How to Find the Best Addiction Treatment Program
What to ask, what to check and how to compare programs before you commit. Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Withdrawal & drug facts
Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Cannabis Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, and What Actually Helps
What to expect in the first two weeks and what makes it easier. Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Withdrawal & drug facts
Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Can You Overdose on Weed? What the Evidence Actually Says
What a cannabis overdose really looks like and when it needs emergency care. Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Withdrawal & drug facts
Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
The symptoms, what causes them and the only treatment that works. Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Withdrawal & drug facts
Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Greened Out From Edibles: Why It Happens and How Long It Lasts
Edibles hit late, hit hard, and last for hours, which is why people take a second dose and regret it. What is happening, what to do, and when to call. Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Not sure where to start?
Reading is a good first step. Talking to someone is the next one. Our admissions team can tell you which level of care fits, check your out-of-network benefits and answer the questions an article can’t.
Families
Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Signs & Symptoms of Drug Addiction
The behavioral changes families notice first, and when they point to a problem. Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Levels of care
Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Does Medication-Assisted Treatment Work?
What the evidence says about MAT for alcohol and opioid use disorder. Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Withdrawal & drug facts
Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
The Complexities of Alcoholism
Why alcohol use disorder is more than willpower, and how treatment addresses it. Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Withdrawal & drug facts
Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Signs and Symptoms of Fentanyl Addiction
Early warning signs, overdose risk and what to do if you see them. Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Withdrawal & drug facts
Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
The Dangers of Untreated Heroin Addiction
What untreated opioid use does over time, and how MAT changes the odds. Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Withdrawal & drug facts
Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
The Dangers of Prescription Stimulants
Dependence, cardiac risk and the signs that use has stopped being medical. Medically reviewed by Donna Saunders, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Who writes and reviews
Every clinical article is medically reviewed
Articles are written by our Editorial Team or a named member of staff. Anything about medication, withdrawal, overdose, diagnosis or levels of care is reviewed by our Clinical Director before it goes live, and you can see who checked it and when at the top of each article.