Vertava Health of Massachusetts Blog
Our blog offers information on addiction-related issues and topics for recovering individuals and their loved ones. Here, you can seek information about substances of abuse, side effects, treatment, current medications, therapy, inpatient programs and more.
Unemployment & Substance Abuse
Substance misuse and abuse can be problematic for several reasons. It usually doesn’t just end with someone’s body developing a...
Jan 25, 2021
Read MoreSober & Single: How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Recovery & Have Fun
Many treatment programs encourage people not to date in early recovery so they can focus on themselves, but when Valentine’s Day rolls...
Jan 7, 2021
Read MoreThe 10 Best Ways to Celebrate Your Sobriety Birthday
Not only have you made it through an addiction treatment program and gotten sober, but you’ve managed to stay in recovery. Recovery is a...
Dec 9, 2020
Read MoreHow To Identify Cocaine: Crack Cocaine, Powder, And Your Health
It’s hard to escape the ubiquity of cocaine in pop culture. It has ebbed and flowed from being the cool drug used by rockstars and...
Nov 26, 2020
Read MoreDealing with Triggers in Recovery During the Holidays
Relapse triggers can be people, environments, objects, or emotions that cause someone in recovery to experience alcohol or drug...
Nov 17, 2020
Read MoreStaying Sober Over the Holidays & Finding Joy
The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but as a Massachusetts addiction treatment center, we know that for...
Nov 2, 2020
Read MoreCodependency: an Issue You Can Live Without
There can be a whole host of related issues that can come with the complications of addiction. Codependency is an emotional and behavioral...
Aug 25, 2020
Read More10 Things To Do In Springfield This Weekend To Relieve Stress And Relax
Here are 10 things you can do in and around Springfield this weekend to reduce your stress levels and help take care of your mental health:...
Jun 26, 2020
Read MoreVertava Health of Massachusetts Now Offering Specialized Programming For First Responders
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), there are links between first responders and an...
Apr 7, 2020
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