What the Word ‘Recovery’ Means to the Herren Wellness Community
Recovery is a powerful word. Recovery means rising up and healing mind, body, and spirit. There are over 23 million Americans across the United States in recovery from substance [...]
2020 National Recovery Month – Celebrating Connections
National Recovery Month is held every September to raise awareness and educate Americans that recovery is possible and through treatment thousands of people live healthy and rewarding [...]
SAMHSA National Prevention Week
SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week is May 11th – 15th this year, and it’s an opportunity for communities and organizations across the country to come together to raise [...]
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 [...]
Red Ribbon Week: Send a Message – Stay Drug Free
Red Ribbon Week is a drug, alcohol, and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in October. Red Ribbon Week, started in 1985, is the nation’s largest and [...]
Why National Recovery Month is Important
Most of us are aware that substance use can cause fatalities, illnesses, and the risk of overdose. It's easy to feel powerless and hopeless in the face [...]
National Suicide Prevention Week – How to Get and Give Help
According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death for Americans overall and the second leading cause of death among [...]
International Overdose Day – Building Awareness
August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day, which aims to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding substance use. At Herren Wellness we focus on education, awareness, [...]
What We Can Learn from Kit Harington Checking Himself Into a Wellness Program
Knowing when to seek help is hard for everyone, and it can be even more difficult to actually ask for help. For celebrities, they face the additional [...]
How Alcohol Affects the Body and Mind – Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and it's a good time to revisit how alcohol affects the body and the mind. Alcohol is so pervasive in our society, it is [...]