Cymbalta withdrawal: a woman hugging herself and clutching a blanket in a dark room; her face is barely visible.

Cymbalta Withdrawal: Causes, Symptoms, And Management

GateHouse Treatment Editorial Staff

Cymbalta, a brand name for duloxetine, is commonly prescribed for various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, and chronic pain from diabetic nerve damage. Although doctors consider it safe and effective, you may consider coming off the medication when symptoms improve. At this junction, Cymbalta withdrawal may become a problem that significantly impacts quality

Boredom in Recovery: 5 Tips to Avoid Relapse

GateHouse Treatment Editorial Staff

Recovery from substance use disorders (SUDs) is an intensive journey, presenting challenges to many on their way toward better health. Sure, the physical and financial hurdles exist, but another, less expected adversary is boredom in recovery. While boredom may not be the first challenge most think of when recovering from substance use, this mental endeavor

Overconfidence and rehab: An x-ray of a human skull. Inside are pills and a syringe.

Overconfidence and Rehab: Avoiding Relapse

GateHouse Treatment Editorial Staff

Overconfidence and rehab: The journey of overcoming addiction and achieving lasting recovery is a complex and demanding process that requires unwavering commitment and resilience. While self-confidence and belief in one’s abilities are crucial motivators during rehabilitation, an excess of overconfidence can lead to detrimental consequences. Baked into our culture is the peril of overconfidence. Aesop’s

Painkiller: A loaded wooden mousetrap with a pill as bait.

Netflix’s Painkiller: OxyContin and the Opioid Epidemic

GateHouse Treatment Editorial Staff

Although the series is a highly fictionalized true story, every episode of Netflix’s Painkiller begins with a non-actor recounting when they lost their loved one to opioid abuse. At the start of the opioid epidemic, OxyContin’s spark lit the flame that would envelop many communities throughout the United States. Painkiller traces this epidemic’s origins and

Recovery sponsor: A paved road flanked by grass with the word recovery painted on it.

Recovery Sponsors: Addiction’s Goalkeepers

GateHouse Treatment Editorial Staff

Recovery from addiction is a journey that often feels like navigating a treacherous path with no clear destination. The road is filled with obstacles, triggers, and moments of doubt, making it one of life’s most challenging endeavors. All great journeys are easier to complete with help, and an unwavering support system for those in recovery

Peer pressure and addiction: a woman stretches her palms, keeping away two bottles others offer her.

Peer Pressure and Addiction: Building Resilience

GateHouse Treatment Editorial Staff

Peer pressure and addiction: Peer pressure is an undeniable and potent force in adolescents’ and adults’ lives. It can influence decisions, actions, and behaviors, often in ways that have lasting consequences. One of the most concerning consequences of peer pressure is its link to addiction. Addiction is a complex issue that can manifest in various

Military Veterans and Substance Use Disorder: An Examination

Ted Bender

GateHouse Treatment is keenly aware that substance use disorders (SUDs) are a growing concern within the military veteran community, home to over 18 million individuals in the United States (according to the U.S. Census Bureau). The physical, emotional, and psychological stressors that military service entails can often predispose veterans to substance misuse, a problem that

Court-Ordered Rehab: Drug Court Programs In Nashua, NH

GateHouse Treatment Editorial Staff

Substance abuse is a pervasive issue that affects individuals and communities across the United States. For some, court-ordered rehab programs may pave the journey to recovery. These programs serve as a lifeline, offering a chance at redemption and healing. They are a second chance to get clean instead of continuing down a carceral path with

woman contemplates glasses of wine and alcoholism

Alcoholism: 9 Ways It Affects Lives Beyond Drinking

GateHouse Treatment Editorial Staff

Alcoholism, a chronic and often debilitating condition, extends its shadow far beyond the act of drinking. While long celebrated in many cultures and gatherings for its ability to socially lubricate, the consequences of alcohol abuse present a more complex narrative. For many, a glass of wine or a cold beer might symbolize relaxation or celebration,

Xanax Bars: Why Abuse is Real and Treatable

Laura Corzo

Anxiety is an increasingly prevalent disorder among youth and adults in the United States. More than 40 million people suffer from some anxiety disorder in the country. The prescription of medications to treat symptoms of mental disorders is increasing every year. In 2022, 16.7 million people were prescribed Xanax (commonly known as Xanax bars), a

Addiction Blog

Cymbalta Withdrawal: Causes, Symptoms, And Management

Boredom in Recovery: 5 Tips to Avoid Relapse

Overconfidence and Rehab: Avoiding Relapse

Netflix’s Painkiller: OxyContin and the Opioid Epidemic

Recovery Sponsors: Addiction’s Goalkeepers

Peer Pressure and Addiction: Building Resilience

Military Veterans and Substance Use Disorder: An Examination

Court-Ordered Rehab: Drug Court Programs In Nashua, NH

Alcoholism: 9 Ways It Affects Lives Beyond Drinking

Xanax Bars: Why Abuse is Real and Treatable

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