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Exercise & Community in Addiction Recovery

  • July 24, 2026
  • Lake Avenue Recovery Staff
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...
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How ASAM Criteria Helps Determine Level of Care

  • July 17, 2026
  • Lake Avenue Recovery Staff
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...
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Resetting Dopamine After Addiction

  • February 23, 2026
  • Lake Avenue Recovery Staff
Resetting dopamine levels after addiction can be vital for continued successful recovery. Call Lake Avenue Recovery today at (508)794-4400 to learn more about addiction treatment in Massachusetts. What Is...
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How Long Does Antabuse Last?

  • February 16, 2026
  • Lake Avenue Recovery Staff
How long does Antabuse last, and what happens if you have a drink when the drug is still in your system? Call Lake Avenue Recovery today at (508)794-4400 to...
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Alcohol Gastritis Symptoms + Treatment

  • February 11, 2026
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Alcohol gastritis symptoms can sometimes feel like mild indigestion or an upset stomach. But the condition that produces these symptoms can cause serious harm if it’s not treated properly....
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How Do Intensive Outpatient Programs Work?

  • January 23, 2026
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What does IOP stand for, what types of services are offered in this type of program, and who can benefit from receiving care at this level? Call Lake Avenue...
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Lake Ave Recovery Joins Veterans Inc.’s 4th Annual Recovery Summit

  • October 20, 2025
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Lake Ave Recovery was honored to participate in Veterans Inc.’s 4th Annual Recovery Summit, held at Independence Hall in Shrewsbury, MA.  This year’s theme, “The Other You,” focused on...
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Is Depression a Disability?

  • October 17, 2025
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Depression is more than feeling sad—it can be a serious condition that impacts every part of life. You may be wondering: is depression a disability? The answer is yes—in...
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What Are the 7 Signs of High-Functioning Depression?

  • October 10, 2025
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High-functioning depression can feel like hiding in plain sight. On the surface, you might appear to be getting by—going to work, meeting deadlines, keeping social responsibilities—while inside, everything feels...
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Fentanyl Withdrawal (Symptoms, Timeline + Treatment)

  • September 26, 2025
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Fentanyl is a powerful opioid that is often used in medical settings for severe pain but has also become one of the most misused and dangerous drugs in the...
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