Addiction Related Content

Video: Patient Story – Wayne

Wayne is a former patient at McLean’s LEADER program which offers substance addiction and trauma care for first responders. Journey to Recovery To help manage the difficulty of his job as a lieutenant at a correctional facility, Wayne would drink for 4-5 hours a day. Drinking wasn’t a pleasure for...

Video: Supporting Loved Ones Struggling With Addiction

When someone you care about is living with an addiction, there are many obstacles to address and overcome—both separately and together. When someone has an addiction, it can impact all parts of their lives, as well as the lives of those around them. Knowing the best way to help a loved one with an...

Video: Deconstructing Stigma – Chris

As a participant in McLean’s Deconstructing Stigma campaign, Chris tells his story of his struggle with addiction and how getting the help he needed inspired him to fight stigma by talking openly about his recovery. “I work in the world of sports, where any perceived weakness is judged negatively...

Video: Fernside: World-Class Addiction Treatment

Fernside specializes in treating men and women seeking world-class addiction treatment. If you or a loved one are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, McLean is here to help. Contact us today to speak to admission staff about treatment options. Learn more about Fernside .

Podcast: Supporting Loved Ones Struggling With Addiction

Jeff talks to Dr. Julie McCarthy about how to best support those we care about who are struggling with addiction. Julie shares ways to remain compassionate in difficult times, explains the external factors that can help or hinder the recovery process, and provides advice on facing the ups-and-downs...

Video: Substance Use Disorders and Suicide

Hilary S. Connery, MD, PhD , McLean Hospital, presents as part of the 2022 Suicide-Focused Assessment and Treatment: An Update for Professionals course. Jump To Slides Resources Speaker biography Addiction and Suicide Suicide risk is elevated in connection to substance misuse. In this talk, Connery...

Podcast: Depression, Addiction, and the Restaurant Industry

The restaurant and hospitality industries are high-paced and high-stress—and have some of the highest rates of mental illness in any field. Jenn talks to Food & Wine Magazine’s Kat Kinsman, MIDA Boston’s Douglass Williams, and McLean Hospital’s Ipsit Vahia, MD. Together they discuss mental health in...

Video: Common Questions About Addiction

What is substance misuse? What are the characteristics of substance use disorders? What are the most common addictions? Shelly F. Greenfield, MD, MPH , chief academic officer and director of the Alcohol, Drug, and Addiction Clinical and Health Services Research Program at McLean Hospital, answers...

Video: Supporting a Loved One Through Addiction Recovery

Misuse of drugs and alcohol impacts many more people than the person going through the illness—it can affect family mental health as well. How can families best approach difficult conversations about addiction? Is there a best way to approach the situation? And what happens when the family is...

Podcast: Your Burning Questions About Marijuana, CBD, and Mental Health

Jenn talks to Staci Gruber, PhD, about myths and misconceptions of marijuana. Dr. Gruber discusses the newest research on cannabis, shares insights on the impact of marijuana on mental health, and separates fact from fiction when considering CBD products available to purchase. Staci Gruber, PhD , is...

Video: Depression, Addiction, and the Restaurant Industry

The restaurant and hospitality industries are high-paced and high-stress—and have some of the highest rates of mental illness in any field. For staff in these industries, it’s the nature of the job to look after everyone else and put themselves last. And for many, the intensity of the roles can lead...