The Challenges of Legal Recreational Marijuana: An Expert’s Perspective
As the third most commonly used drug in the U.S., marijuana is already making giant waves in our communities. There’s an ongoing debate about whether …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
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
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
How Long Should I Stay in Treatment?
For many people, planning out a treatment roadmap brings up a lot of questions. One of the most common being “how long will I be …Read More
Ariana Grande Isn’t to Blame for Mac Miller’s Overdose
Touching on Relationships and Substance Use Disorders
There’s been a lot of discussion surrounding Ariana Grande’s former relationship with Mac Miller, following his recent overdose …Read More
Should Relapse Alone be Cause for Broken Probation? We Don’t Think So
Last week, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a person with a substance use disorder may be jailed for relapsing while on probation. In …Read More
