The Herren Wellness Difference
What is the Herren Wellness difference? Our programs are individually customized to each guest combining holistic strategies with medical and clinical support. Jacob Hill and Twin Oaks [...]
NBC Sports – Chris Herren From Addiction to Recovery and Wellness
Former Boston Celtics forward Chris Herren once battled heroin addiction and other substance misuse, but he's now 11 years sober and trying to make a positive impact for others dealing with similar [...]
The Importance of ‘Discovering Your Why’ in Recovery
At Herren Wellness, we talk about finding your ‘why’ a lot, but what does that mean and why is it important? Each day we live, most people [...]
Meet the Team – Dr. John McGonigle
John McGonigle, M.D. is a Family Medicine doctor who uses both conventional and holistic strategies for treating substance use and enhancing well-being. He consults with the Herren [...]
The Power of Connection with People in your Recovery Journey – Larry Perrulli and Chris Herren
We talk a lot about the importance of community at Herren Wellness, because we know that nearly everyone begins their recovery journey through connection with and support [...]
The Importance of Community in Recovery
It is often said that the opposite of addiction is connection, and it is vital for people in recovery - especially early recovery - to find a [...]
Lori McCarthy – Celebrating 33 Years of Sobriety
It was a simple Facebook post, but behind the message was so much more: 33 years of sobriety and a journey into recovery that was mentored by [...]
Dan’s Story – A Father Celebrates One Year of Sobriety
In honor of Father’s Day we are grateful to share the recovery story of one of our former guests which highlights a family’s journey and the healing [...]
Why Proper Nutrition is Essential in Early Recovery
Proper nutrition is always good for your body and brain, however, when recovering from substance use disorder it is essential to eat properly for several important reasons. [...]
Opiate Addiction – How Opiates Affect The Brain & Body
We hear all about opiates (and opioids, which are used interchangeably for the purposes of this post because opiates and opioids affect the same receptors in the brain) and [...]