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
Beyond Opioids: Treatment for Every Substance
While the opioid epidemic continues to dominate the headlines for good reason, other substances – both legal and illegal – remain an ongoing issue for …Read More
When Post-Partum Depression Turns into Addiction
Welcoming a new baby into the world is magical, but as many new mothers know, it can also be scary. With at least 20 percent …Read More
Amanda Bynes Discusses How Recreational Drugs Affected Her Mental Health
Amanda Bynes dominated television and movies for more than a decade. Landing her very own show at just 13, she was a comedic force, and …Read More
Surviving Sober: Holiday Edition
The holidays can be tough for people struggling with substance use disorders. There are any number of potential triggers involved – an abundance of alcohol, …Read More
