The more that we understand about addiction the better we’re able to treat it, and that includes understanding the effects of drugs on the human body. The consequences of substance abuse go far beyond ruined finances and broken relationships, with very real connections between drug use and harm to the body and the brain. Awareness …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Ephrata, PA) — With over 2 million confirmed cases and 125,000 confirmed deaths, COVID-19 has radically altered our nation’s landscape, but most especially, our healthcare system. Hospitals, nursing homes, emergency care, and even treatment centers have had to rapidly adjust their services. At Retreat, headlining our innovation and formulating our day-to-day procedures …

By Ariana Lobo           “For those of you who feel invisible: Please know that your story matters. Your ideas matter. Your experiences matter. Your vision for what our world can and should be matters. So, don’t ever, ever let anyone tell you that you’re too angry, or that you should keep your mouth shut,” Michelle …

By Ariana Lobo Due to COVID-19, Americans have had to accept countless alterations to their everyday life. But what about our students? What adjustments have they had to make? With classes and extracurriculars operating normally one day, to every event, class, or activity being canceled the next – our student population now faces a wave …

by Ariana Lobo          With so much of our world in a state of instability and transition, the question remains: How do we structure our new normal? With approximately 56.6 million elementary, middle, and high school students now wrapping up their school year, the need for structure becomes even more important. Studies have also shown …

By Dr. Roger Ayres [MD] Medical Director for Retreat at South Connecticut With countless public health officials now noting on the increase in relapse rates, the need for treatment becomes ever-more important. What are the triggers or the pitfalls of this challenging season that you believe could be causing so many individuals to fall into …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Palm Springs, FL) — With 1 in 5 Americans battling a mental illness, and nearly 20 million adults struggling with Substance Use Disorder (SUD), the need for honest conversation becomes more important than ever. At Retreat, conducting honest and informative conversation, to address the heart of the matter, has always remained at …

Stress is a common and oftentimes unavoidable part of everyone’s life, so it’s incredibly important to consistently practice stress management in recovery. You don’t have to be struggling with mental illness to experience stress, nor does being on medication or actively pursuing mental health treatment mean that you’re immune to it. Stress and worry are …

The cost of drug addiction is multidimensional, the effects of which extend well beyond the barrier of physical harm. One of the most important areas to take a hit outside of that barrier is one’s finances. Substance abuse has costs that are both obvious and not so obvious. Part of understanding the financial toll of …

Have you ever considered getting a service dog for anxiety? Or, bipolar disorder? Maybe PTSD? While many people associate service animals with physical disabilities like blindness and epilepsy, they can actually prove immensely helpful for individuals suffering from various mental health issues. In fact, these types of service dogs, known as psychiatric service dogs, are …