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
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
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
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
Early Warning Signs of Addiction in Your Loved One
Caring for a loved one struggling with addiction is an incomparably difficult and thankless job. It is a complicated, winding road to recovery, and helping …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
Pride Month: Why LGBTQIA Communities are More at Risk for Substance-Use Disorders
If you aren’t already aware, June is Pride Month. While we’re waving our rainbow flags and celebrating equality and diversity, we also reflect on the …Read More
What to Bring, What Not to Bring? That is Your Question
You’ve made the decision to pursue treatment for your addiction. It’s the biggest step on the road to recovery, and it’s one to be immensely proud …Read More
