If you were addicted to alcohol or another drug, would you be able to recognize that you were in danger? Would you know how to get help? Being able...
How Exercise and Community Strengthen Addiction Recovery Lessons from the YMCA’s Mission in Motion Cycle-A-Thon On May 16th, teams across Central Massachusetts climbed onto stationary bikes and pedaled for...
Massachusetts OUI penalties differ depending on the driver’s age, how high their blood alcohol concentration is, and if they have previously been convicted of the same offense. At Lake...
To determine which level of care is right for a patient, addiction treatment professionals need to consider a wide range of variables. The ASAM Criteria establishes standardized guidelines that...
Your body has a natural process for eliminating alcohol. But what happens if you need to hurry the process along? Are there any effective strategies for flushing alcohol from...
What is the Massachusetts Good Samaritan law and what protections does it offer for people who have overdosed on illicit substances? What Are Good Samaritan Laws? The term “Good...
Is kratom legal in Massachusetts? If so, are there any current efforts to regulate it or ban it completely? Contact Lake Avenue Recovery today to learn more about kratom...
Fentanyl in Massachusetts remains a serious public health threat, but recent news indicates that the epidemic may be subsiding. Overdose deaths, emergency room visits, and calls to emergency medical...
Who is eligible for MassHealth, and does the program cover treatment for addictions to alcohol and other drugs? What Is MassHealth? MassHealth is the name of the government organization...
What should you expect if you choose to reside in a sober living home after completing outpatient rehab in Worcester, MA? What Is Sober Living? Sober living homes, which...