by WestBridge | Sep 1, 2023 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
There is a lot of talk about what addiction is, and what it isn’t—but much of that talk is misleading, if not outright erroneous. Stigma surrounding substance use disorders remains high, and myths and misconceptions are numerous. For those trying to offer love and...
by WestBridge | Jun 2, 2023 | Recovery, Substance Use Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
For some, the signs and symptoms of alcohol use disorders may seem evident; for others, they can seem more subtle and insidious. Awareness of alcohol use—and potentially your own substance use disorders—is critically important, which is why the National Institutes of...
by WestBridge | Nov 6, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
Recovery is a way of life that embraces emotional, physical, mental and spiritual health. At WestBridge, we believe that there are many opportunities for our treatment team to help individuals and families begin this process. Tobacco and nicotine are legal substances...
by WestBridge | Oct 26, 2022 | Substance Use Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
Let’s face it: sometimes the weekends can be hard when you’re in recovery from addiction. Maybe it’s the idea of having too much time on your hands, or you don’t want to pass up on going out with friends, or maybe you’re just not sure what to do for fun on a Friday...
by WestBridge | Sep 1, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
Every year there is marathon season here in Boston: a time of pride, perseverance, support, and inspiration. Spectators are often swept up in the camaraderie of the day, as we all feel the positivity and community support in the atmosphere. For these reasons, we’ve...
by WestBridge | Aug 26, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Wellness
American troops have been actively entrenched in battle for well over a decade, and the effects are taking their toll on generations of individuals, spouses, and families in ways that are often visible, but just as often, not visible. It’s these invisible scars of...