Childhood hunger is a reality in Harford County, Maryland. Weekend meal programs help fill the hunger gap that many schoolchildren experience when they are not in school. Through the Beyond Blessings program, The HOPE Center of Maryland provides students in local high-poverty public schools with bags of kid-friendly, nutritious food to sustain them on weekends when free school meals are not available. Beyond Blessings is designed for elementary and middle school students. The bags are delivered to the schools where social workers distribute them to the students with the highest need. For th ..read more

Choosing to begin treatment for a substance use disorder is a significant first step toward recovery. This isn’t an easy decision to make, but seeking treatment can help you establish a new, healthy, positive way of life. If you have children, the next important step is to help prepare them for what is ahead. As you begin to consider your next steps, remember that you are not alone; many parents have made the choice to take time away from home to come back as a healthier, improved person in recovery. With that in mind, If you’ve made the decision to seek treatment but are unsure how to appro ..read more

During and after recovery from addiction, support groups are necessary. These groups give those recovering from addiction a formal support system or network. Active participation in these groups can reduce the rate of relapse and encourage commitment to recovery. Group members provide support and friendship to others who have suffered from the same addictions. Group members encourage sobriety and work to keep others on track. Traditional Recovery Support Groups One of the most common support groups for addiction recovery is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The group created a 12-step program model ..read more

Suboxone can be an important recovery tool for many people experiencing opioid use disorder, or OUD. Suboxone is frequently utilized as a component of a medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program to cease opioid use, along with other medications like naltrexone or morphine. The FDA has approved these three medications for opioid use disorder MAT, but Suboxone is arguably the most common in recent years, and it has been shown to be effective for those who are dependent on opioids. Suboxone is so effective because it makes the use of opioids less desirable to the individual. However, this onl ..read more

Addiction in Maryland is an ongoing issue, and studies show that over 2,000 individuals died from a fatal overdose in Maryland over the past year. While substance use disorders of all types continue to plague the citizens of Maryland, fentanyl has recently emerged as the unequivocal leader in overdose deaths. During the peak of the pandemic, Maryland ranked among the top five states for fentanyl and other opioid-related overdose death rates. While these numbers have decreased, Maryland is still facing an opioid epidemic that continues to impact families across the state. Addiction and Recove ..read more

With a few key strategies, people seeking long-term recovery from SUD can continue to live successful and meaningful lives free from the weight of SUD. It’s worth noting that the process of healing is rarely straightforward. People experience frustration, anger, temptation, and even loneliness alongside the joy and peace recovery can bring. Sometimes, people even lose family or loved ones along the way. Because of the societal taboos regarding addiction and substance use, getting the proper help necessary to reach recovery in the first place can be daunting enough. Factor in the lifelong pro ..read more

Maryland Recovery has worked diligently to provide reliable mental health and substance use treatments to hundreds of patients across Maryland. Today, we’re proud to announce that we’ve been helping clients find recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) for ten years! Over the past decade, we’ve met scores of individuals struggling with the effects of SUD, and we’re proud to have helped so many of them start the journey toward recovery. Our journey as a recovery community has enabled us to have made a significant impact on countless lives, and we aim to continue providing the best care poss ..read more

It’s no wonder animal-assisted therapy has become a staple to help clients who are overcoming SUD, as the joy of spending time with an animal can bring considerable comfort over the course of rehabilitation. Overcoming a substance use disorder (SUD) can be a trying journey filled with frustrating days. And while incredibly important to your recovery, sometimes helpful treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), group therapy, and even meditation can be tiring even though they are effective. However, it’s important to note that the value of animal-assisted therapy isn’t just about the ..read more

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective treatments for alcohol use disorder (AUD) and other substance use disorders (SUDs). In fact, it is the preferred approach among addiction specialists over other types of psychotherapy and therapeutic treatments. Learn more about CBT and why it is such a celebrated option for treating SUD. What Is CBT? CBT is a therapeutic approach that combines aspects of both cognitive and behavioral techniques. Its primary goal is to teach people experiencing a range of mental health conditions, like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and SUD, to reco ..read more

Anxiety and addiction as a dual diagnosis is rarely discussed. As the most common mental illness in the United States, anxiety disorder affects 40 million adults or 19% of the U.S. population aged 18 and above. Anxiety is the mind and body’s reaction to situations deemed stressful, dangerous, or unfamiliar and is a normal reaction to help you stay alert and aware of your surroundings. However, too much anxiety can negatively affect your daily life. Many of us are all too familiar with symptoms of anxiety. Mild symptoms can include restlessness, insomnia, brain fog, a lack of concentration, a ..read more