Overcoming codependency is a challenge that many faces. Not only do people deal with codependency, but they have substance use disorders that go along with it. Not surprisingly, codependency and substance abuse go hand in hand. Once you understand the dynamics of codependency, you’ll see how it’s often connected with substance abuse. In addition, being…
Several types of mental illness exist that make it difficult for people to cope in life, especially when stress disrupts their lives. Many people with mental health disorders turn to drugs or alcohol to soothe their pain. This, in turn, leads to a substance use disorder. Co-occurring conditions, such as mental illness and substance abuse…
If you are on the journey to a drug-free life, you may have wondered how to practice patience. This is a crucial lesson for everyone to learn, but it can be particularly necessary for those striving to break free from drugs. You’ll discover that patience is a key attribute to help you along the way…
Addictions, no matter what kind they are, will cause pain and distress in your life. The habits of addiction tend to rule your life and cause everything else to dim in comparison. This makes life difficult for the user and for those around the person. If you are in this situation you have probably wondered…
If you are struggling with a substance abuse disorder, then you may feel that you don’t know which way to turn. People often feel helpless and hopeless when facing addiction problems, but with the proper addiction help, you can find the pathway to healing and sobriety. What kind of addiction help do you need to…
Matt Bohannon is a Behavioral Health Technician at Blueprint Recovery Center in Concord, New Hampshire. Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Bohannon remembers that from an early age he had trouble fitting in with his peers. He experienced a lot of fear around what people thought of him. This anxiety is what first brought him to using…
Chris Cappuccilli, the operations manager at Blueprint, has lived in New Hampshire for the past 5 years. He moved here from Syracuse, NY to start a new life for himself. After struggling with addiction for years, he finally decided to make a much-needed change. Chris attended multiple treatment centers before he discovered a program that…
Joanne Bickford is the Clinical Director at Blueprint Recovery Center in Concord, New Hampshire. Originally from Massachusetts, Bickford has worked in the substance use treatment field for 14 years, though it wasn’t her first career path. Out of college, Bickford worked in finance until she had children. For many years, she dedicated herself to being…
Brittanie Coyle, Blueprint Recovery Center Program Coordinator, loves her home state. Born and raised in Southern New Hampshire with fond memories of fishing in the Merrimack River and hiking the trails at Messabesic Lake, she’s never found a reason to call any place else home. Still, she recognizes that it has its problems. “New Hampshire…
Having spent more than 10 years managing a high volume law practice in Massachusetts, Blueprint Recovery Center’s Executive Director Jonathan Gerson entered recovery himself and began new way of life, and with that developed new career aspirations. “I grew a lot and learned a lot, but hit the ceiling,” Gerson said. “In early recovery I…