The Benefits of Meditation in Recovery
Meditation is an ancient practice that may date back to as early as 5000 BCE.1 Since this time, it has grown in popularity and form.
February 10, 2021
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The NFL Painkiller Abuse Problem
Football is known for being a rough contact support. Even large amounts of padding can’t protect these players from gruesome tackles, concussions, and some serious
February 1, 2021
Unemployment & Substance Abuse
Substance misuse and abuse can be problematic for several reasons. It usually doesn’t just end with someone’s body developing a physical dependence on a substance.
January 25, 2021
Sober & Single: How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Recovery & Have Fun
Many treatment programs encourage people not to date in early recovery so they can focus on themselves, but when Valentine’s Day rolls around, it can
January 7, 2021
The 10 Best Ways to Celebrate Your Sobriety Birthday
Not only have you made it through an addiction treatment program and gotten sober, but you’ve managed to stay in recovery. Recovery is a lifelong
December 9, 2020
How To Identify Cocaine: Crack Cocaine, Powder, And Your Health
It’s hard to escape the ubiquity of cocaine in pop culture. It has ebbed and flowed from being the cool drug used by rockstars and
November 26, 2020
Dealing with Triggers in Recovery During the Holidays
Relapse triggers can be people, environments, objects, or emotions that cause someone in recovery to experience alcohol or drug cravings. Generally, these cravings decrease in frequency and
November 17, 2020
Staying Sober Over the Holidays & Finding Joy
The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but as a Massachusetts addiction treatment center, we know that for many,
November 2, 2020
Codependency: an Issue You Can Live Without
There can be a whole host of related issues that can come with the complications of addiction. Codependency is an emotional and behavioral condition that
August 25, 2020