What is post-acute withdrawal syndrome? Following medically supervised detox from highly addictive substances, most people experience a short phase of physical discomfort, otherwise known as acute withdrawal. Acute withdrawal can produce more dangerous health consequences—even life-threatening complications if detox isn’t done in a supervised setting. But there’s more to drug and alcohol withdrawal than physical symptoms of discomfort. While…
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Even in ideal circumstances, addiction recovery can be difficult. Add a pandemic into the mix, and things can start to feel overwhelming. It is understandable to feel challenged and worried by these unusual times, but they do not have to derail your recovery process. Below are some tips for managing addiction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Take advantage…
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Behavioral Crossroads has been participating the FDA Food and Drug Administration Food Grant program for years. It is a Medicaid based program. In our new world of COVID-19, we have the unique opportunity to work with our clients using a food delivery system. Since our programs are running by different rules, based on safety, CDC…
DetailsLeslie Sanders has been with us for the last year, she was heavily influenced by her family and relationships especially Megan her youngest daughter. The story of Megan, and Megan’s relationship with her Father Rich, Leslie’s ex-husband lives with all of us. It’s too close to home, it’s our home. Leslie’s family’s strength, its ability…
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Clients can retrieve food care packages at the meeting time and locations listed below. If you will not be home due to a Doctor’s appointment, please let us know if we can leave it with a neighbor, or on your front porch. If you are scheduled to be at BCR for treatment on your scheduled…
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Feeling Safe Going to In-Person Rehab During the Pandemic We are currently living in unprecedented times, with COVID-19 affecting almost every single aspect of our daily existence. For people who use drugs or alcohol, the increased anxiety, uncertainty and isolation could tip them over the edge into addiction. If you’re someone who is currently struggling…
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Updates and news about Crossroads and Companies and how we are managing the evolving COVID-19 situation. OUR CAMPUSES Crossroads campuses in Atlantic County and Gloucester County, are open. Although we are temporarily suspending our Mental Health Partial Care program and our transportation services, we will continue to provide treatment services and are accepting new patients…
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Behavioral Crossroads Recovery Features Recovery in Motion, a partnership with a local physical fitness center. Certified Trainers conduct co-lead fitness groups on site and at the fitness center offering discounts to our clients and staff alike at their local facility. BCR’s group, Recovery in Motion, focuses on using exercise as a coping skill for substance…
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Feeling down from time to time is a normal part of life, but when emotions such as hopelessness and despair take hold and just won’t go away, you may have depression. It is a normal reaction to difficult times in life and usually passes with a little time. When a person has depression, it interferes…
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