Brightly colored pills that look like candy or sidewalk chalk have appeared in communities across the United States, and they're anything but innocent. Rainbow fentanyl refers to fentanyl pills and powder deliberately dyed in various bright colors, creating an appearance…
When you suspect someone you care about might be using drugs, their eyes often tell the story first. "High eyes" (pupils that are unusually dilated or constricted, bloodshot, or glassy) are among the most recognizable physical signs of drug use.…
Using one substance is risky enough, but many people engage in a particularly dangerous pattern called polysubstance abuse: the simultaneous or sequential use of multiple drugs or combining drugs with alcohol. This practice has become increasingly common and is responsible…
Quitting alcohol should feel like a victory. You've made the difficult decision to stop drinking, gotten through withdrawal, and achieved sobriety. Yet for some people, life without alcohol feels unexpectedly difficult. They're irritable, restless, and struggling emotionally despite being physically…
If you've ever wondered whether someone has had too much to drink, their eyes often tell the story before anything else does. "Drunk eyes" is more than just a colloquial term; it refers to a collection of visible eye changes…
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…