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Fighting addiction can be a lonely journey, but you won’t be alone with the help of loved ones and experienced professionals. A good addiction center can make all the difference in helping you achieve sobriety and live a healthier life. With so many different types…

What Does It Mean, and Why Is It Important? We need to rethink surrender. The most immediate thing that probably springs to mind is simply giving up. Waving the white flag. It’s often thought that this is done out of weakness. Even cowardice. In drug…

We are human, which means we are social beings by nature. We are willing to divulge things about ourselves with one another. We are able to recognize aspects of ourselves in other people. This human resonance can work wonders therapeutically, leading to breakthroughs. At Paramount…

The Difference & Benefits of Receiving Both Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are both evidence-based therapies that have been shown to be effective in treating a range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. While both approaches share some…

What is dual diagnosis? The term simply means that when an individual presents with both symptoms of a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder. Another term for when multiple conditions are present simultaneously is “comorbidity.” Depression & Addiction For instance, depression and anxiety…

You’re not alone in feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of sobriety. When the pressure feels like you’re filling everyone else’s metaphorical cup with your energy, the standards of perfection make the path to total sobriety feel darker and unattainable. There are ways to relieve feelings…

Fighting addiction can be a lonely journey, but you won’t be alone with the help of loved ones and experienced professionals. A good addiction center can make all the difference in helping you achieve sobriety and live a healthier life. With so many different types…

What is dual diagnosis? The term simply means that when an individual presents with both symptoms of a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder. Another term for when multiple conditions are present simultaneously is “comorbidity.” Depression & Addiction For instance, depression and anxiety…

From the peer pressure at holiday parties to the added layer of dysfunction at family get-togethers, maintaining sobriety during the holiday season can be challenging. It’s completely valid to feel overwhelmed by the sheer weight of it all. Know that you are not alone in…

We are human, which means we are social beings by nature. We are willing to divulge things about ourselves with one another. We are able to recognize aspects of ourselves in other people. This human resonance can work wonders therapeutically, leading to breakthroughs. At Paramount…

The Difference & Benefits of Receiving Both Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are both evidence-based therapies that have been shown to be effective in treating a range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. While both approaches share some…

What is dual diagnosis? The term simply means that when an individual presents with both symptoms of a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder. Another term for when multiple conditions are present simultaneously is “comorbidity.” Depression & Addiction For instance, depression and anxiety…

You’re not alone in feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of sobriety. When the pressure feels like you’re filling everyone else’s metaphorical cup with your energy, the standards of perfection make the path to total sobriety feel darker and unattainable. There are ways to relieve feelings…

In today’s hectic world, one of our greatest challenges is taking a moment to be thankful. As counterproductive as it may seem, giving thanks has an enormous ability to restore internal balance. It counterweights the cycles of negativity and shame that we often experience as…

Paramount Wellness Retreat’s Recovery Coach Dominic Chianese Jr. discusses the complexity of addiction and the benefits of solitude & support on the path to rehabilitation.   In this interview on Great Day Connecticut, Dominic reveals how finding the courage to ask for help and support…

Our very own Recovery Specialist, Dominic Chianese Jr., broadcasts live from Paramount Wellness Retreat with the crew at Pix 11 NY on how to navigate the holiday season in sobriety. He provides tips on how to face triggers when they may feel unavoidable, like at…

In Authority Magazine’s series “Heroes Of The Addiction Crisis,” Paramount’s recovery specialist Dominic Chianese, Jr. sat down for an interview to discuss his many years of experience as a recovery coach, drug addiction as an epidemic, and the people his initiative has had a great…