Navigating Your First Sober Summer
Summer is a beautiful time of year full of sunshine, long lazy days, vacations, and having fun outside. For people in early recovery, however, it can be [...]
Meet the Team – Heather Herren, Co-Founder and Family Support Specialist
Meet Heather Herren! Heather is Co-Founder of Herren Wellness, along with her husband Chris, as well as Family Support Specialist. She is a vital part of our [...]
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 [...]