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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
