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What is Pink Cocaine? – Everything You Need To Know

  • August 9, 2024
  • Lake Avenue Recovery Staff
In recent years, a new and dangerous drug has emerged on the recreational drug scene, commonly referred to as Pink Cocaine. This substance has garnered significant attention due to...
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Can Your Eyes Turn Yellow From Drinking Alcohol?

  • July 26, 2024
  • Jack Maroney, MSHCA, LADC1
Alcohol consumption can have a variety of effects on your body, some of which can be quite serious. One of the more alarming symptoms that can occur after excessive...
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Having Chest Pain After Drinking? Here’s Why

  • July 12, 2024
  • Jack Maroney, MSHCA, LADC1
Experiencing chest pain after drinking alcohol can be alarming and worrisome. While it might be tempting to brush it off as a harmless hangover symptom, understanding the potential causes...
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Is Valium Addictive? Signs and Symptoms of Valium Addiction

  • April 24, 2024
  • Jack Maroney, MSHCA, LADC1
Is Valium addictive? A few decades ago, it was among the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. Today, though its usage has dropped considerably, millions of people...
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Meth vs Cocaine: Understanding the Differences and Risks

  • March 13, 2024
  • Jack Maroney, MSHCA, LADC1
Meth and cocaine are dangerous and addictive substances. While they share a few similarities, there are also some important distinctions between them. When you know the differences in meth...
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How Long Does It Take to Recover From an Overdose?

  • February 20, 2024
  • Jack Maroney, MSHCA, LADC1
Over the past two decades, the United States has experienced a dramatic increase in the annual number of overdose deaths. In today’s post, we address some common questions about...
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What is Medication-Assisted Treatment

  • August 26, 2023
  • Jack Maroney, MSHCA, LADC1
At Lake Ave Recovery, we aim to help you recover through the entire treatment process. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a type of treatment for substance use disorders that combines...
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What’s the Difference Between Day Treatment, IOP, and OP?

  • August 26, 2023
  • Jack Maroney, MSHCA, LADC1
At Lake Ave Recovery, we believe that the best treatment comes from matching a person’s needs with the appropriate level of care. This is because individuals can only reach...
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The Unexpected College Experience

  • August 26, 2023
  • Jack Maroney, MSHCA, LADC1
As home to 11 colleges and universities, each Fall, thousands of students come to Central MA to begin their journey of higher education. They bring their hopes, dreams, and...
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How Tai Chi Can Help with Addiction Recovery

  • August 26, 2023
  • Jack Maroney, MSHCA, LADC1
Tai Chi’s beneficial qualities have become increasingly apparent in health care, including numerous mental and physical benefits, especially for individuals in recovery.  At Lake Ave Recovery, we strongly believe...
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