May 24, 2021
Does cocaine change the shape of brain cells? Yes, and more. Visit us here to learn how cocaine changes brain cell shape and what can happen when brain cells are affected.
May 10, 2021
Many questions for addicts in recovery can be hurtful. Here are some ways of answering difficult questions about your addiction.
May 3, 2021
Whether you’ve received alcoholism treatment or simply want to cut back on drinking, here are 5 simple tips on how to overcome alcohol cravings.
April 21, 2021
Powdered alcohol is a recent invention that many people know very little about. Visit us here to learn the truth about powdered alcohol and its side effects.
April 16, 2021
Alcohol Awareness Month in 2021 is a program held every April that advocates for alcoholism education and treatment. Visit us here to learn the importance of Alcohol Awareness Month and how you can participate.
April 6, 2021
While substance abuse and domestic violence don’t always precede each other, their relationship is undeniable. Visit us here to learn more about the connection between domestic violence and substance abuse.
April 5, 2021
No one is immune to drug addiction, including pregnant women. Visit Banyan Massachusetts to learn more about the neonatal abstinence syndrome long-term effects.
March 23, 2021
What is hallucinogen persisting perception disorder and who’s more likely to develop this condition? Visit us here to find out.
March 17, 2021
The effects of addiction on relationships can cause the addict to end up alone. We’re sharing how substance abuse affects relationships and some treatment options that can help.
March 9, 2021
LSD is a hallucinogen that can cause unpredictable symptoms. Visit us here to learn more about LSD psychosis and why it’s more than just a bad trip.
March 1, 2021
Drug and alcohol abuse can hurt different areas of the body, including the eyes. Our team at Banyan Massachusetts is sharing drugs that cause vision problems.
February 24, 2021
Meditating helps to promote relaxation and manage stressful situations. We’re sharing some of the benefits of meditation in addiction recovery.
February 3, 2021
Benzos can help treat conditions like seizures and anxiety and are even prescribed to expectant mothers. But is it safe to combine benzodiazepines and breastfeeding? Visit us here to find out.
February 3, 2021
Now that you’re working on your recovery, even the way you celebrate your birthday may have to change. Our Massachusetts rehab center shares some of the best sober birthday party ideas for this year’s celebration.
February 3, 2021
Serving others in addiction recovery is an effective and humbling way to grow during difficult times. Our Massachusetts drug and alcohol rehab center is sharing the benefits of volunteering in recovery.
January 27, 2021
Cocaine is a dangerous drug that can cause severe damage to the brain. Learn how cocaine affects the nervous system and the potential repercussions.
January 15, 2021
Many people experiment with drugs and alcohol by combining them together. However, the effects of mixing meth and alcohol are evidence of the harm this kind of experimentation can cause.
January 15, 2021
Many efforts have been made to reduce overdose-related deaths amid the opioid epidemic. So far, research has shown that increased access to naloxone can prevent opioid overdose deaths. Visit us here for more information.
January 6, 2021
At Banyan Treatment Centers Massachusetts, we understand the importance of anger management in recovery. That’s why we’ve offered some ways you can manage your anger in sobriety.
December 28, 2020
At Banyan Massachusetts, we understand how difficult it can be to stay motivated in recovery. That’s why we’ve highlighted some good songs for recovery and addiction to encourage you in your sobriety.
December 22, 2020
At Banyan Treatment Centers Massachusetts, we know that attorney substance abuse is common. Visit us here to learn more about substance abuse in lawyers and why it occurs.
December 16, 2020
Our team of professionals at Banyan Massachusetts understands the connection between benzos and weight gain -- but the symptoms don’t end there. Regardless of the substance, addiction can damage a person’s body and mind. Visit us here to learn more about benzodiazepines and weight gain.
December 11, 2020
At Banyan Treatment Centers Massachusetts, we’re aware of the history of drug abuse and how long men and women all over the world have been suffering from addiction. Visit us here to learn more about the history of addiction and some of the treatments we offer.
December 2, 2020
Our team of professionals at Banyan Massachusetts understands the unfortunate correlation between substance abuse and dementia. Visit us here to learn more about the connection between dementia and addiction.
November 5, 2020
Our team of professionals at Banyan Massachusetts understands the unfortunate correlation between substance abuse and dementia. Visit us here to learn more about the connection between dementia and addiction.
October 27, 2020
Your first thirty days sober is a huge accomplishment. Here are some of the best ways of celebrating one month sober.
October 27, 2020
Caffeinated alcoholic beverages are growing in popularity, but there are several dangers of mixing alcohol and energy drinks that many people are not aware of.
October 27, 2020
The effects of alcohol on the reproductive system can prevent people from living a healthy life. Learn more here about the effects of alcohol on the male and female reproductive systems.
October 23, 2020
The link between alcohol and osteoporosis should be a concern to those who consume alcohol. Visit us here to learn more about the connection between drinking and osteoporosis.
October 20, 2020
Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean spoke to Good Morning America to discuss his 20-year struggle with addiction and substance abuse.
October 1, 2020
Drugs can lead to real physical changes. Learn more about the connections between meth & weight loss with Banyan's Massachusetts addiction treatment center.
October 1, 2020
Massachusetts State Police confiscated over $1 million in illicit fentanyl in less than 48 hours. Learn more about these fentanyl busts in the Merrimack Valley and what they mean for the state as a whole.
October 1, 2020
Description: After 16 years of sobriety, actor Dax Shepard reveals that he recently relapsed. Learn more here.
October 1, 2020
Anhedonia and substance abuse are connected in several ways. Learn more about how drugs that can make you feel so good initially can eventually lead you to feel so little.
September 25, 2020
Description: After 16 years of sobriety, actor Dax Shepard reveals that he recently relapsed. Learn more here.
September 1, 2020
People have different definitions of sobriety. Some people may still smoke weed in recovery, but this could have some serious consequences.
September 1, 2020
Many drinkers find themselves asking, “How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System for a Breathalyzer?” Learn the answer and the risks with Banyan Massachusetts.
September 1, 2020
COVID-19 is everywhere, but one news story you may not have heard is the rise in the use of marijuana during coronavirus. How will this increased marijuana use during quarantine affect people in the long run?
August 26, 2020
Not every addict fits the normal stereotype. In fact, you may be a functioning addict and not even realize it. Beware these signs of a functioning drug addict.
August 25, 2020
Unfortunately for people in early recovery, sleep problems after drug addiction are quite common. Learn more with Banyan Treatment Center Massachusetts.
August 19, 2020
The coronavirus has been hitting restaurants and bars hard through the Bay State, but a new law allowing the sale of cocktails to go in Massachusetts could provide some relief.
August 19, 2020
Jealousy is not only unattractive, but could also be part of a slippery slope to relapse. Avoid the unnecessary downfall and feel happier with these tips on how to overcome jealousy in recovery.
August 1, 2020
The pandemic has introduced new coronavirus alcohol laws that loosen the restrictions on alcohol sales. While meant to help the economy, could allowing drinks to go and alcohol delivery during the coronavirus have serious consequences in the long run?
August 1, 2020
The pandemic has introduced new coronavirus alcohol laws that loosen the restrictions on alcohol sales. While meant to help the economy, could allowing drinks to go and alcohol delivery during the coronavirus have serious consequences in the long run?
July 8, 2020
The pandemic has introduced new coronavirus alcohol laws that loosen the restrictions on alcohol sales. While meant to help the economy, could allowing drinks to go and alcohol delivery during the coronavirus have serious consequences in the long run?
July 8, 2020
A new bill that would legalize safe injection sites in Massachusetts is making its way through the state’s legislative branch, but there is a long road ahead before any supervised injection sites open in the Bay State.
June 15, 2020
People handle their alcohol differently and not everyone needs the same amount, but your alcohol tolerance could be putting you in danger without you even realizing it.
June 15, 2020
Having an addicted adult child is challenging, but trying to support an adult child in addiction recovery isn’t much easier. To help you and your loved one both make it through, these tips may help.
June 10, 2020
Opioids and heroin in Cape Cod have become a serious and growing problem. With such alarming numbers, the state, county, and community is taking action.
June 10, 2020
Vivitrol can be an effective means of helping to fight drug cravings but using opiates on Vivitrol can be dangerous and life-threatening.
May 18, 2020
Along with overcoming the physical dependence of addiction, you need to change your thinking. Changing your perspective in recovery could help you find lasting sobriety.
May 18, 2020
Although opioids are meant to help with chronic pain, this is not always the case. Opioid-induced hyperalgesia could be at the root of your problems and making matters worse.
May 4, 2020
Dealing with stress in sobriety isn’t easy, but it is vital to the recovery process. These tips for stress management in addiction recovery could just save you from a relapse.
May 1, 2020
Creativity can be an important part of the addiction healing process. Follow these tips to improve creativity in recovery and see greater progress in your sobriety journey.
April 21, 2020
Rebuilding trust in recovery isn’t easy but these tips may be able to help you mend your relationships and get back to how things were before your addiction.
April 21, 2020
Trying to deal with grief and loss in recovery can be challenging and could lead to relapse. Instead of falling back into addiction, these tips for coping with grief in recovery could save your sobriety.
April 17, 2020
Recently, Boston’s first recreational marijuana shop opened in the neighborhood of Dorchester. While a lot of people are excited about this new development, could this dispensary do more harm than good?
March 31, 2020
As a progressive disease, there are three alcoholic liver disease stages. Banyan Massachusetts explains recognizing the signs of ALD and how to treat each stage.
March 31, 2020
A new product that is water that tastes like wine is starting to hit U.S. stores, but this wine water may not be as safe for recovering alcoholics as you think.
March 19, 2020
Substance abuse can have devastating effects on a person’s brain, including structural and chemical changes, but quitting could help. The sober brain changes to reverse some of this damage.
March 19, 2020
Cocaine use while pregnant can be dangerous for both the unborn child and the expectant mother. Learn more about the risk you could be taking by using cocaine in pregnancy.
February 11, 2020
Why do drugs cause hair loss? Are there other ways a person's appearance can be affected? Can this all be reversed? Banyan Massachusetts explains more here.
February 11, 2020
Because of the large number of drug overdose deaths, Massachusetts has plans to open drug monitoring centers in the state to try and get drug users medical attention before it is too late.
January 31, 2020
States and the US as a whole are desperate to get control of the opioid epidemic. One study found that Medicaid expansion is linked to a decline in opioid overdose deaths. Could this continue to be part of the solution for Massachusetts?
January 31, 2020
This year, start the New Year off sober. Our alcohol rehab is going over the many Dry January benefits, including some that might surprise you.
January 8, 2020
Scientists have attempted to understand the origins of alcoholism and addiction within the brain, and one new study has linked a brainstem circuit with compulsive alcohol abuse. There may be more causes for alcoholism within the brain than previously thought.
January 6, 2020
Mental illness is not a crime, which is why many communities are developing co-responder programs to help individuals in need. Massachusetts has started utilizing a co-responder model for communities in the state, but how effective is offering mental health assistance over incarceration for actions?
December 19, 2019
There’s a growing problem of meth addiction in Massachusetts and this rising trend is dangerous for users and communities. Banyan Treatment Centers Massachusetts analyzes this rising trend of meth use and shares tips for curbing the growth of meth use statewide.
December 19, 2019
When a person visits multiple doctors or healthcare professionals to try to obtain more prescription drugs than recommended, they are doctor shopping. Banyan Treatment Centers Massachusetts is sharing common signs of doctor shopping and what to do if your loved one is abusing prescription drugs or opioids.
December 13, 2019
A Holyoke kindergartener allegedly brought heroin to his school’s classroom saying the drugs made him feel like “Spiderman.” The child’s father was arrested, but the story about this heroin arrest in Massachusetts doesn’t stop there. Learn about what happened here.
December 13, 2019
As states continue legalizing marijuana, many people are wondering if weed is addictive. Yes, marijuana can be addictive, and people can form marijuana dependence. Learn more about signs of marijuana addiction and how to treat it.
November 18, 2019
Ready for a sober New Year’s Eve? Check out these tips on finding sober parties in Massachusetts for New Year’s Eve so you can ring in 2020 with sobriety in hand.
November 18, 2019
Sesame Street has historically tackled tough topics in a way kids can understand and feel supported. A recent episode did just that with the opioid epidemic by introducing a character whose mother struggles with addiction. The show is helping children of addicted parents feel supported and loved.
October 21, 2019
Hepatitis C is an infection of the liver caused by the Hep C virus that can be spread through needles by IV drug users. Banyan Treatment Centers Massachusetts explores HCV in Massachusetts along with the strong connection between using IV drug use and Hep C.
October 21, 2019
Energy drinks may do more than put a pep in your step. Energy drink addiction is a health concern with real consequences. Learn the signs of energy drink addiction and what you can do to kick the habit from Banyan Treatment Center Massachusetts.
October 8, 2019
As this year’s season kicks off, Banyan Treatment Centers Massachusetts explores reports about opioid addicted NFL players and former players. The NFL addiction problem goes well beyond the locker room and into retirement for many players and former players.
October 1, 2019
There are several new therapies used to treat addiction, depression, and other challenges. When choosing therapy for addiction treatment, many consider MBCT vs CBT. Banyan Treatment Center Massachusetts identifies the differences between these two therapies for addiction treatment.
October 1, 2019
The opioid lawsuits are growing, and more companies are finding themselves in the courtroom over their alleged connections to the opioid epidemic. Johnson & Johnson, Purdue, and other companies are facing the music for their alleged contribution to the historic epidemic.
September 30, 2019
Banyan Massachusetts explores alcohol-related brain damage in men and how it leads to challenges in emotional processing, memory, and more. Read on here
August 30, 2019
The opioid lawsuits are growing, and more companies are finding themselves in the courtroom over their alleged connections to the opioid epidemic. Johnson & Johnson, Purdue, and other companies are facing the music for their alleged contribution to the historic epidemic.
August 30, 2019
There’s a strong link between mindfulness and sobriety, with mindfulness supporting long-term sobriety. Banyan Treatment Centers Massachusetts offers many therapies for recovery, including MBCT near Boston. Learn more about mindfulness and its benefits for recovery today.
August 5, 2019
Under Section 35 in Massachusetts law, addicts can be forcibly committed to drug and alcohol treatment. But, is this helping or hurting addicts on their road to recovery? Banyan Treatment Center evaluates this approach to treating addiction in Massachusetts.
August 5, 2019
Intrusive thoughts are more common than you may think, and they’re common for people in recovery. Banyan Treatment Center Massachusetts shares tips on recognizing and controlling intrusive thoughts for better mental health and successful relapse prevention.
August 1, 2019
Alcoholism is harmful to the alcoholic, but it can also harm their friends, families, and loved ones. Banyan Treatment Center Massachusetts explores the secondhand harms of drinking and how to get sober from alcoholism.
June 28, 2019
Addiction in the construction industry is a growing problem, with many workers facing opioid addiction dangers. A recent work stoppage in Massachusetts attempted to bring attention to this growing addiction crisis in the construction industry. Banyan Massachusetts explores this epidemic and offers help for construction workers needing addiction treatment.
June 28, 2019
Purple heroin, aka purp, is an illegal drug that’s been causing increased dangers in Canada. The drug is expected to spread to the US as well, creating dangers for states and communities close to our northern neighbors. Banyan Treatment Center Massachusetts explores the dangers of purple heroin.
June 15, 2019
The chemical components of addiction can be difficult to face, which is why many people in treatment seek out medical addiction treatment in which they’re using medication to treat aspects of addiction. Banyan Treatment Center Massachusetts explores how viable this treatment path is.
June 14, 2019
While initial detox typically lasts several days or weeks, post-acute withdrawal syndrome can last for months after a person has gotten sober. Banyan Treatment Center Massachusetts shares post-acute withdrawal symptoms and how to treat PAWS.
May 10, 2019
You spend 40 hours a week with your co-workers and employees, but do you know how to help them find sobriety? Banyan Treatment Center Massachusetts offers a corporate recovery program for employees, executives, CEOs, and everyone in between. Here’s what makes this type of treatment unique.
May 9, 2019
Certain chemical dependencies present greater detriments to our physical and mental health than others. Banyan Mass is exploring the long-term effects of meth.
April 24, 2019
Banyan Treatment Centers outlines Massachusetts opioid overdose deaths, the rates of these occurrences, and how the state is working to address them.
April 23, 2019
Anne Hathaway is sober and plans to stay that way for 18 years. Banyan Massachusetts is exploring why, and looking into other celebs that don't drink.
April 12, 2019
Now that you’re sober, you need to enter back into normal life. And yes, this means finding a job. Banyan Treatment Center Massachusetts shares tips on finding a job when newly sober.
April 11, 2019
After getting sober, many patients have a tough time making new friends in sobriety. Banyan Treatment Center Massachusetts offers an alumni program where former Banyan patients can connect, supporting each other’s sobriety while having fun.
March 26, 2019
Banyan Treatment Centers Massachusetts offers insight on how to detox from alcohol safely, the dangers of withdrawal, and ways to respond to this situation.
March 25, 2019
Massachusetts has been leading the pack in drug overdose deaths nationwide, but recently, the state has seen a decline in these deaths. Cape Cod has also seen a decrease in overdose deaths, and this is promising news for the vacation hotspot and its residents. More here.
March 13, 2019
For employers worried they may be enabling addiction in their workers, Banyan Massachusetts offers a corporate recovery program to help them overcome it.
March 12, 2019
Prescription pills, such as benzos and opioids, are highly addictive. Banyan Treatment Center Massachusetts offers prescription pill addiction treatment. Here are common signs RX opioid and benzo addictions and how to get help.
February 28, 2019
The partial hospitalization program (PHP) at Banyan Treatment Center Massachusetts serves as an effective bridge between inpatient and intensive outpatient care. There are certain features that set PHP apart from other treatment approaches.
