Did you know that the National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that almost twenty million Americans struggle with a substance use disorder? There are many different reasons someone might become addicted to alcohol or drugs. However, one common one is...

Did you know that nearly 20 million American adults suffer from at least one addiction, but only 10% of them seek addiction treatment? For many people, the catalyst for seeking drug and alcohol addiction treatment is hitting rock bottom. Once you’ve hit rock bottom,...

Many factors can determine how likely a person is to recover from addiction—and to become addicted in the first place. The average number of attempts people make before succeeding is five, with the median number at two. It's by no means a black-and-white issue. But...

Drugs are sweeping across Newton. In a 2018 survey, 22% of Newton high school students reported drinking alcohol in the last 30 days. 17% reported using marijuana at least once, and marijuana use was more common than tobacco use.  Teenagers and adults alike can...

If you're a Massachusetts resident struggling with a substance use disorder, you're far from alone. But now's the time to seek substance misuse treatments. Data from January - March 2022 shows that opioid overdoses have already claimed the lives of 155 people, with a...

Around 50% of the population of the USA over the age of 12 has tried illicit drugs at least once in their lives. As life is growing more stressful, more people are becoming addicted to drugs and/or alcohol.  Known as a Substance Use Disorder (SUD), this can have a...

With over 31.9 million Americans using illegal drugs each year, it can seem difficult to overcome issues with substance use disorder. But deciding to seek addiction treatment in Massachusetts is a significant step in the recovery process. Choosing the right In-Network...

In 2015, about 10% of the population of Massachusetts had a substance use disorder (SUD). Chronic SUDs can affect everyone, regardless of age—compulsive drug seeking creeps up on you, and when addiction takes hold, it can be disruptive, debilitating, and fatal. The...

Did you know that private residential drug and alcohol rehab centers can cost $17,000 per month? On the other end, outpatient programs can cost as little as a couple of thousand.  Partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs can fall somewhere in the...

Americans are one of the most overworked industrial nations. On average, 70% of American households with children have both parents working full-time. Women work an average of 8.33 hours daily, while men average over 9 hours.  If you have a full-time work or school...