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8 Subtypes of Depression
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 16 million American adults suffer from depression every year. Although we typically talk about depression as if it were one condition, it is actually an umbrella term that includes many related conditions. It may be helpful to know something about these different subtypes, since they often…
Read MoreWhy Goals Are Better Than New Year’s Resolutions
Around this time of the year, it’s common to hear people talking about New Year’s resolutions. Weight loss, fitness goals, smoking cessation, travel plans and more fill the air as friends and family share with one another what they hope to complete within the next 12 months. For years, New Year’s as served as a…
Read MoreApplying the 12-Step Program to Your Recovery in the Upcoming Year
With the New Year having just taken a turn, many people are looking to change their lives for the better. If you’re currently in recovery, you may plan to become stronger in using the coping skills you’ve learned, or to continue to remain diligent in your sobriety. It’s quite an accomplishment to have sought treatment,…
Read MoreSummer 2018 Newsletter
See What’s New at High Watch! Expansion is On the Horizon We are helping more people than ever at High Watch. We see in the news every day that addiction has become an epidemic and we are bursting at the seams helping record numbers of guests as they work toward recovery. To help our staff…
Read MoreFall 2018 Newsletter
What’s New at High Watch? Thanksgiving at High Watch On Thursday we celebrated a wonderful day with staff, guests and their families. It was a truly wonderful day to share in fellowship and give thanks for our family, friends and all who have supported us throughout our lives. Alumni News We would love…
Read More5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Get a Healthier Mind and Body
Our modern lives are often busy, stressful and full of distraction. We often forget to stop and take a breath. Work, friends, and even recreational activities demand our time and energy. It’s important to remember where our priorities are, and what life is really about. Stop and ask yourself if you’re content. Life is stressful…
Read MoreAddiction Treatment Center in Kent, CT Successfully Bucks Treatment Trend
In a treatment world long-dominated by medication assisted treatment, High Watch Recovery Center in Kent, CT has bucked that trend and focuses its treatment on the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. There is finally a broad consensus that the opioid crisis has reached epidemic proportions. Lawmakers are responding with myriad proposals to stem the tsunami of tragedy…
Read MoreAddiction Treatment Center in Kent, CT Successfully Bucks Treatment Trend
In a treatment world long-dominated by medication assisted treatment, High Watch Recovery Center in Kent, CT has bucked that trend and focuses its treatment on the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. There is finally a broad consensus that the opioid crisis has reached epidemic proportions. Lawmakers are responding with myriad proposals to stem the tsunami…
Read MoreHow to Help a Loved One with Addiction
Addiction can be a long journey full of heart-break, frustration and learning. There’s a lot of advice out there for how to deal with a family member or loved one that is in the depths of addiction. Although there is a lot of good advice and people do mean well, there is also quite a…
Read MoreSummer 2018 Newsletter
See What’s Happening at High Watch! Expansion is On the Horizon We are helping more people than ever at High Watch. We see in the news every day that addiction has become an epidemic and we are bursting at the seams helping record numbers of guests as they work toward recovery. To help our staff…
Read MoreYou Can’t Treat Chemical Dependence With Chemical Dependence
There is finally a broad consensus that the opioid crisis has reached epidemic proportions. Lawmakers in Hartford and in Washington are responding with myriad proposals to stem the tsunami of tragedy and rising costs that is inundating communities of every socio-economic stripe across the country. While this surge in awareness and commitment to roll back…
Read MoreJane’s Recovery Story
Re-discovering True Friendship through Recovery My name is Jane and this my story, told from the perspective of a friend I recently made after pursuing my own recovery. Sometimes, I can’t believe how far I’ve come. It’s good to have a trusted friend remind me by sharing my experience with others… Emily Tells Jane’s Story…
Read More10 Signs of a Possible Drinking Problem
It’s hard to be objective when assessing whether or not you or a loved one has a drinking problem. Emotions run high, and it’s hard to understand where the line is between what is acceptable and when it’s gone too far. Although boundaries may be fuzzy, there are classic signs of alcohol dependence that materialize…
Read MoreJane’s Recovery Story
Re-discovering True Friendship through Recovery My name is Jane and this my story, told from the perspective of a friend I recently made after pursuing my own recovery. Sometimes, I can’t believe how far I’ve come. It’s good to have a trusted friend remind me by sharing my experience with others… Emily Tells Jane’s Story…
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