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 [...]
End of Summer – Healthy Stress Management Tools
Summer is a time of more relaxation and down time than most of us have during the rest of the year, but as we prepare for the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Lori McCarthy – Celebrating 33 Years of Sobriety
It was a simple Facebook post, but behind the message was so much more: 33 years of sobriety and a journey into recovery that was mentored by [...]
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 [...]