Addiction and Recovery Blog

Addiction doesn’t just happen out of nowhere. For many people, drug or alcohol use begins as a way to cope…

Medication-assisted treatment, also called MAT, is a way to help people recover from opioid addiction using both medicine and counseling….

If you’re struggling with drugs or alcohol and thinking about entering treatment, you might be asking a scary question: Can…

Imagine someone standing at a support group, sharing a story of five years sober. Once, alcohol overshadowed their life, straining…

Imagine Sarah, a single mom from Boston, sitting at her kitchen table, watching her son play nearby. Two years ago,…

At Mass Center for Addiction, we know how heavy it can feel to face addiction or mental health challenges. If…

Research reveals a tangled bond between depression and alcoholism—a moderate yet undeniable connection where each can fuel the other’s fire….

Living with an alcoholic can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. One moment, you’re hopeful for change; the next, you’re grappling…

Overcoming addiction is a triumph, but staying sober can unearth a new challenge: loneliness. In recovery, you might lose ties…

Addiction recovery looks different for everyone. Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and inpatient treatment both offer intensive support for alcohol or…

Withdrawal from alcohol can be a grueling ordeal—both physically and mentally. Can you die from alcohol withdrawal? Yes, in rare…

Imagine this: Your loved one has decided to quit heroin. You brace yourself for the physical ordeal—the shakes, the sweats,…