“It’s Never Too Late to Make a Change” | Tyler’s Road to Recovery
Massachusetts native Tyler was no stranger to substance use in his home. Tyler’s story is one of early drug and alcohol experimentation, coupled with anxiety …Read More
Shatterproof Family Program – Two-Day Course to Support Families Affected by Substance Use Disorders
New England Recovery Center – Sept 28 and 29 event – WestboroughSeptember 28 & 29, 2019 – Faris Recovery Center, Westborough MA
Here at the New …Read More
What Not to Say to Someone Struggling with Addiction
Being close with someone struggling with drug or alcohol addiction can be frustrating at times. It’s not easy to see someone we love struggle with …Read More
What to Do When a Loved One Passes Away From an Overdose
Grieving the loss of a loved one is gut wrenching – the pain rips our hearts open and makes time stand still. When a loved …Read More
Opioids in the Workplace
As of March 2019, a survey from the National Safety Council found that 75% of U.S. employers have been directly affected by opioids, yet only …Read More
Symptoms of an Overdose: Identification and Action
More than 130 people in the United States have died as a result of an opioid overdose in the past year, according to the National …Read More
Recovery College: Jesse Chaison’s Journey from Addiction to a Career in Treatment
Jesse Chaison, Family Engagement Specialist at Spectrum’s New England Recovery Center, has a special connection with our clients, as he was once a client himself. …Read More
How Social Workers Are Making a Big Difference in Addiction Treatment
When we think of social workers, our minds often conjure images of those who help children or the elderly, but social workers play a prominent …Read More
3 Things to Remember If You Love Someone in Active Addiction
While treatment tends to revolve around the person in active addiction, it’s imperative that family and close friends are not forgotten. They often endure as …Read More
Introducing Felicia and Harbour Grace: Pet Therapy at NERC
Who let the dogs out? Well, the New England Recovery Center actually! We recently introduced a new pet therapy program in partnership with Tufts Paws …Read More
