Baystate Recovery Center Blog

Alcoholism and depression often occur together, but it can sometimes be hard to tell which one came first. Getting treatment for both alcohol use disorder

Addiction doesn’t just harm the person using substances – it also deeply impacts their family and friends. Watching a loved one deal with addiction can

For many years, substance abuse has been a topic of debate and often misunderstood. But as research and understanding progress, more and more experts agree:

For many individuals in recovery, staying on the sober path during early recovery may be more difficult than taking that first step into a residential

Although it may seem practical to detox at home by simply weaning yourself off of drugs or alcohol, the health risks involved in the withdrawal

When you realize or suspect that someone you love is practicing self-harm, you may feel shocked or helpless. Of course you want to help, but