Second Chance Addiction Care

08/31/2025

🌍💜 International Overdose Awareness Day

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost to overdose, support the families and friends who grieve, and stand with all those still struggling. Overdose does not discriminate—it touches every community, every family, and every generation.

At Second Chance Care, we believe that recovery is possible, that every life has value, and that awareness saves lives. By talking openly about substance use and overdose, we break down stigma and create space for healing, compassion, and hope.

Together, let’s honor those we’ve lost, uplift those in recovery, and commit to a future where no life is cut short by overdose. 💜

08/29/2025

🎉🎉 We will be closed on Monday, September 1st. Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend! 🎉🎉

Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd!

📞 Available by phone at 301-983-5130

07/04/2025

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05/30/2025

“Anything I Put in Front of My Recovery, I Will Lose”

This truth hits hard—but it’s one I’ve learned the hard way.

In recovery, I’ve come to understand that my sobriety isn’t just something I try to maintain. It’s the foundation of everything I want to build in life. Without it, the rest crumbles. My relationships, my job, my health, my peace of mind—none of it can survive if I put it ahead of my recovery.

There were times I thought I could juggle it all. That I could prioritize work, people-please my way through relationships, or chase success without checking in on my mental, emotional, and spiritual health. But every time I made something more important than my recovery, I lost it all. Because when I’m not well, I can’t show up for anything else.

Now I know: my recovery has to come first—not in theory, but in practice. That means saying no when I need to, making time for meetings, therapy, prayer, or self-care, and staying honest—even when it’s uncomfortable.

Recovery isn’t a punishment. It’s a gift. It gives me back everything addiction tried to steal—and more. But only if I honor it every day.

So today, I remind myself: If I put anything in front of my recovery, I will lose it. But if I put recovery first, I give myself the chance to keep everything else I truly love.

04/15/2025

🌿 April is Alcohol Awareness Month 🌿
At Second Chance Care, we believe in hope, healing, and the power of second chances. This month, we're raising awareness about the impact of alcohol misuse and the importance of support, education, and recovery.

Alcohol use disorder affects millions—but recovery is possible. Whether you or someone you love is struggling, you're not alone. Let's break the stigma, have honest conversations, and encourage healthy choices.

💙 Need support? We're here to help.
📞 Reach out | 💬 Start the conversation | 🌐 Learn more at www.secondchancecare.com

Discover personalized addiction treatment at our rehabilitation center in Rockville, MD. Start your recovery with Second Chance Care. Contact us today.

03/28/2025

Last Friday, Director of Admissions and Outreach, Nick Borowski, attended an incredible dinner at Robert’s Restaurant inside the Omni Shoreham Hotel hosted by The Meadows Treatment Center, which perfectly capped off the wonderful Psychotherapy Networker Symposium.

The highlight of the evening was sharing a meal with Claudia Black, a distinguished therapist and prolific author known for her groundbreaking work on addiction, mental health, codependency, and the experiences of children raised by alcoholic parents.

Thank you to James F. and to The Meadows for hosting such a memorable event.

03/21/2025

Director of Admissions and Outreach, Nick Borowski, attended the Psychotherapy Network Symposium in D.C. today.
Since 1978, The Psychotherapy Network community began hosting conferences highlighting the latest developments in the mental health industry. With a teaching faculty of 150 leading therapy innovators, the Symposium draws over 4,000 mental health professionals to Washington, DC each year to take part in an array of learning opportunities.
Today we were able to make new friends as well as catch up with many old friends.

03/20/2025

Yesterday, Nick Borowskiki attended Warrenton Wood’s open house in Virginia. Warrenton Woods is a new partial hospitalization program as well as dual-diagnosed low intensity residential program which can treat patients for 6-11 months.

Thank you again Pam for inviting us and for being a wonderful host.

03/14/2025

Happy Friday everyone 🙂

This afternoon, Missy August with Ashley Addiction Treatment stopped by to meet with Second Chance Addiction Care’s clinical team. It was also her first time seeing our newer and bigger office.

We are planning our open house so everyone please look out for your invite :

Meet the team: Clinical Supervisor, Chuck Harney, LCSW-C, Clinical Director, Sarah Atencio, LCPC, LPC , Melanie Pierre, LMSW and Nicholas Borowski.

12/25/2024

At Second Chance Care, we’re here to remind you that every step forward, no matter how small, is progress. If you or someone you love needs extra support during this season, don’t hesitate to reach out.

You deserve peace, joy, and hope this holiday season. 💙