Mountainside Treatment Center

04/01/2026

For years, Mountainside clinicians have been treating the real-world consequences of kratom use. Now, art and culture are beginning to catch up.

The new documentary Kratom: Side Effects May Include brings these stories to the public, highlighting the human impact that clinicians have witnessed for years.

As scientific understanding, clinical evidence, and the regulatory landscape continue to evolve, Mountainside remains committed to providing evidence-based care, public education, and support for individuals, families, and communities affected by kratom.

Read the full press release: https://www.mountainside.com/news/releases/kratom-film-cultural-reckoning/

A new kratom documentary reflects what Mountainside clinicians have witnessed for years. Now, art, advocacy, and clinical care are converging.

03/31/2026

We are looking forward to connecting with future team members at the Greater Danbury Career Fair.

Mountainside will be on site recruiting for a range of clinical and non-clinical roles, along with internship opportunities across our locations in Canaan, Wilton, and Chappaqua.

If you are interested in meaningful work that supports individuals and families, we invite you to stop by and meet our team.

Event Details
Wednesday, April 1
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM EST
Danbury Fair Mall (Center Court)
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810

Hosted in partnership with Western Connecticut State University and the Danbury Chamber of Commerce.

We hope to see you there!

03/30/2026

The alarm rings.
Before the day begins, there is a choice.
The same one as yesterday.
Recovery begins here, every day.

03/26/2026

Kratom is now banned in Connecticut.

In this segment, Jana Wu explains what people should know. Kratom has been sold as a supplement for energy, mood, and pain—but is increasingly showing up treatment settings with signs of dependence and withdrawal. With products now off shelves, some individuals may face withdrawal without support.

Watch the full segment to learn more—and share with someone who may need it.

03/25/2026

Kratom is now illegal in Connecticut following its classification as a Schedule I substance.

In this clip, Jana Wu, Director of Clinical Integration at Mountainside, explains what this sudden shift means, including why some individuals may experience withdrawal without support.

03/25/2026

Nitrous oxide is often perceived as low risk because the effects are brief. In reality, the risks can be significant.

Inhaling nitrous can deprive the brain of oxygen, which may lead to loss of consciousness. Repeated use has also been linked to vitamin B12 deficiency and serious nerve damage that can become long lasting.

Awareness is an important step in protecting yourself and others.

Sharing accurate information can make a difference.

If you or a loved one needs support, help is available.

03/23/2026

Kr8tom hasn’t always looked the way it does today.

Traditionally, kr8tom leaves were used in parts of Southeast Asia in small, natural amounts—often brewed as tea or chewed—for mild stimulation, pain relief, or to support long days of physical labor.

But what we’re seeing now is very different.

Modern processing has shifted toward highly concentrated extracts, including elevated levels of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)—a compound that exists in much smaller amounts in the natural leaf. These concentrated products can be far more potent than anything historically used.

With that shift, the risks have changed too.

Today’s kr8tom products have been associated with dependence, withdrawal, and in some cases serious adverse effects like seizures—outcomes not traditionally linked to its original use.

Understanding that difference matters.

03/23/2026

Quitting kr@tom can be especially difficult—not only because of the withdrawal symptoms, which are often compared to those of opioids—but because of how accessible it is. In many cases, kr@tom is easier to obtain than alcohol. It’s frequently sold in convenience stores, smoke shops, and local bodegas, which means it’s often part of someone’s everyday environment. That constant exposure can make it incredibly challenging to create the distance needed for recovery.

03/19/2026

Today, we are proud to present our brand film. Shaped by over 28 years of best-in-class care, it is an expression of who we are and everything we believe recovery can be.

Recovery is love. Embrace it.

03/16/2026

Nitrous oxide is often perceived as harmless because the effects are brief. The experience passes quickly, which can make the risk feel minimal.

What is less widely understood is that repeated exposure can interfere with critical neurological processes in the body, leading to serious and sometimes irreversible nerve and spinal cord injury.

When short lived effects mask long term harm, awareness becomes essential.

Start Living informed and educated.

03/16/2026

Mountainside is hosting an upcoming CEU training in New York City focused on trauma informed care in early recovery.

Treating Trauma in Early SUD Recovery: Attuning to the Nervous System

Friday, March 27
9:00 am to 11:30 am
243 W 18th St, New York, NY

This training will explore how nervous system attuned clinical approaches can support sustained recovery while addressing the ongoing impact of trauma.

Learn more and register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/treating-trauma-in-early-sud-recovery-attuning-to-the-nervous-system-tickets-1984324372615?msockid=08839e5a273e67d12764894126ee66eb

This training explores how trauma-informed, nervous system-attuned clinical interventions can support sustained abstinence & reduce trauma.

03/12/2026

It has been a great few weeks connecting with students and emerging professionals at several recruiting events across the region. Our team always enjoys the opportunity to talk with people who are passionate about helping others and interested in building meaningful careers in behavioral health.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about opportunities at Mountainside Treatment Center. The conversations were thoughtful and inspiring, and it was encouraging to see so many students interested in building careers that support mental health and recovery.

If you are interested in learning more about career opportunities with our team, we encourage you to explore our open roles and connect with us.

View current opportunities here: https://www.mountainside.com/about-us/careers/