The Power of New Beginnings
“New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.” ~ Lao Tzu It’s a New Year – a new decade in fact – and people are talking about new beginnings, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]