Resources

You may have heard the terms “drinker’s nose,” bulbous nose,” and “alcoholic nose” used to describe the red, often misshapen nose commonly associated with alcohol abuse.  Rhinophyma is a form of rosacea that affects the color and appearance of the nose and surrounding skin. At the minimum, a person with rhinophyma will have reddening or…

When Does Binge Drinking Become a Problem? Binge drinking is such a big part of American culture that a lot of people don’t even think about it. That’s especially true in Massachusetts where almost a quarter of people binge drink each month. The difference between alcoholism and binge drinking is often blurred, so many people…

If you’ve decided to go for drug treatment, you’ve taken an essential first step! But you may be wondering how much rehabilitation costs. There are more than 14 million treatment facilities in the United States and they vary in notable ways. Read on to find out the factors that influence the price of treatment, and…

Did you know that people with disabilities are one of the most vulnerable groups to drug abuse?  In fact, people with disabilities use drugs more than the general population. And they’re less likely to get help.  That’s a lot of people at risk. 24 million people in the United States have a disability. Another 23…

If you or a loved one is suffering from alcohol addiction, then you know that this condition is a chronic disease – not a choice. Just as someone with cancer wouldn’t be expected to pay for treatment on their own, there are options in place to help people with addictions to pay for treatment. Most…

Overdoses from benzodiazepines like Xanax have been increasing. In fact, from 1999-2017, 11,537 people died from benzodiazepine overdoses. Part of the problem is that many people like to mix Xanax with alcohol. Mixing Xanax and alcohol has dangerous side effects that may be worse than using either drug alone. Along with possibly lethal effects like…

Are you or someone you know trying to get cocaine out of your system? If you have been using cocaine, now is certainly the best time to stop and turn your life around. Cocaine is a very commonly used illicit drug that gives users a short, euphoric ‘high’, quickly followed by a ‘crash’ that leaves…

Alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States. If someone compulsively drinks and can’t control their alcohol intake, they likely have an alcohol use disorder. Binge drinking and heavy drinking is highly risky. In this post, we highlight ways that you can overcome alcohol addiction and kick a dangerous habit….

If you’re a college student in recovery, then you already know how hard it is to stay in recovery with triggers everywhere.  In 2017, substance use stats in American college students included:  7 million students reported binge drinking 8 million students reported using illegal drugs 733,000 students had an alcohol use disorder 487,000 students had…

Moderation Management, also referred to as ‘MM’, is a program designed for people who have alcohol use disorder. Similar to the popular program Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), MM uses community and peer leadership to help people overcome alcohol addiction. What sets Moderation Management apart is the fact that the program does not require that you abstain…