The Whole Family Needs Support – Meg’s Story
I never saw this part of my life coming. In 2011 I was a teacher, and Chris came in to speak to the students at the high [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
What You Need to Know About Heroin Abuse
There is a lot of talk in the news and media these days about opioid addiction, and heroin has been the most commonly used illegal opioid for [...]
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 [...]
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 easy [...]
Establishing Healthy Habits in Early Recovery
There is a common belief that when overcoming substance use disorder that consuming sugar and junk food is acceptable because sugar and junk food cravings are common in early recovery, [...]
One Year Anniversary Celebration – Zach’s Story
March 5th, 2019 was the one year anniversary of the opening of Herren Wellness in Seekonk, MA! We are proud of our growth and accomplishments this first year, but what [...]
One Year Anniversary Celebration – Denise’s Story
March 5th, 2019 is the one year anniversary of the opening of Herren Wellness in Seekonk, MA! We are proud of our growth and accomplishments this first year, but what [...]