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Tuesday, October 14th, 2025

The Role of Dual Diagnosis Treatment in Overcoming Addiction and Mental Health Challenges

Addiction rarely occurs on its own. Many individuals battling substance use disorders are also living with depression, anxiety, trauma, or other mental health conditions. This overlap—known as dual diagnosis...
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Sunday, September 28th, 2025

How Alcohol Use Disorders and Mental Health Are Treated Together in Massachusetts

Alcohol use disorders often intersect with mental health conditions, creating challenges that require specialized treatment. Conditions like anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress frequently develop alongside unhealthy alcohol use. This...
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Sunday, September 14th, 2025

What to Expect During Inpatient Detox in Massachusetts

Beginning inpatient detox in Massachusetts is often the most important step toward lasting recovery. At Berkshire Mountain Health, we provide a safe, structured environment where patients can stabilize physically,...
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Wednesday, August 27th, 2025

Dual Diagnosis Centers in Massachusetts: What Sets Them Apart?

Dealing with substance use disorder (SUD) can be challenging on its own, but when coupled with a mental health condition, it can be even more difficult. This combination of...
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Thursday, August 14th, 2025

Safe and Effective Detox: How Massachusetts Detox Centers Ensure Your Comfort

Detoxification is the first crucial step in overcoming addiction, yet the process can be physically and mentally challenging. When it comes to detoxing safely, Massachusetts detox centers, like Berkshire...
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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025

How Good Nutrition Supports Detox and Addiction Recovery in Massachusetts

Why food matters the moment you begin medical detox in Berkshire MA When someone arrives for drug detox Berkshire or alcohol detox Albany, the focus is often on medications...
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Tuesday, July 15th, 2025

The Role of Stress in Addiction: Managing Mental Health During Recovery in Albany and the Berkshires

Stress and Substance Use: A Two-Way Street The human brain reacts to stress and to mood-altering substances in many of the same regions—the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex. Repeated...
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Tuesday, June 24th, 2025

Xanax Addiction Treatment in Massachusetts: Finding Help for a Tough Recovery

Xanax, a benzodiazepine commonly prescribed for anxiety and panic disorders, can be highly addictive, even when taken as directed. Dependence can develop quickly, and once it does, quitting without...
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Thursday, June 12th, 2025

The Importance of Aftercare Planning After Detox

Completing detox is a monumental step toward recovery, but it’s only the beginning. At Berkshire Mountain Health in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, we believe that aftercare planning after detox plays...
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Wednesday, May 28th, 2025

Family Support During Addiction Recovery: The Importance of Family Programs

Addiction affects more than just the person struggling—it impacts the entire family. At Berkshire Mountain Health, we believe that healing is most effective when it includes loved ones. That’s...
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