It’s why the 46-year-old loves her job, working as a harm reduction specialist with individuals experiencing addiction, homelessness, and mental health issues in the area of Mass. and Cass in Boston. We provide high-quality, evidence-based services based on individual needs, offering flexible, strengths-based solutions to people’s biggest challenges. Last year, 4,775 people turn to Hope House…
We established a nurturing community where every member finds belonging and plays an active role in shaping their journey toward recovery. Our services range from recovery support groups like AA or Refuge Recovery to wellness and life-skill activities like resume-building workshops or yoga classes; anything that encompasses healthy and safe choices for the mind, body,…
In this disorder, people can’t stop drinking, even when drinking affects their health, puts their safety at risk and damages their personal relationships. Studies show most people can reduce what is a sponsor how much they drink or stop drinking entirely. Mutual-support groups provide peer support for stopping or reducing drinking. Group meetings are available…
A study by the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health showed that, for even the most motivated individuals, a non-stable living environment is very likely to derail recovery. Studies confirm that the absence of a stable, alcohol and drug free living environment is a monumental obstacle to maintained sobriety for…
Sleepwalking and parasomnias — You may experience moving a lot or talking while you’re sleeping. There’s a chance you’ll physically act out your dreams in your sleep, or even sleepwalk. If you have alcohol in your system when you hit the hay, you may not sleep very deeply, or for very long, on and off throughout the…