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Everything You Need To Know About Addiction

Addiction is not a sign of weakness, a character flaw, or a moral failure. It is a common condition that affects millions of people of all ages, backgrounds, and socioeconomic groups. And while there is no one cause of addiction, there is hope—it can be treated effectively. Keep Reading To Learn The...

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 .

Opioid Overdose Survivors Report Having Had Suicidal Motivations

Past studies found that motivation for suicide may contribute to opioid overdose deaths in people with opioid use disorder (OUD). In 2019, a research team at McLean Hospital found suicidal motivations are common just prior to nonfatal opioid overdose and occur along a continuum of severity. Hilary S...

Everything You Need To Know About Substance Use Detox

Addiction is one of the biggest challenges facing society today. Countless people are turning to substances, including prescription medications and alcohol, to cope with stress, trauma, and symptoms of common disorders, such as depression . There is massive stigma around addiction, whether someone...

Podcast: Helping Someone Who’s Struggling With Addiction

In this episode, Rocco A. Iannucci, MD , and Michael Walsh, MS, MCAP, CIP, discuss how to approach the topic of addiction, ways to navigate the uncertainty of a hard conversation, and what to do if other close family members are also struggling with their own addictions or mental health challenges...

Helping Patients and Families Navigate Addiction Treatment Services

When she is not working as the admissions coordinator at Fernside , Quinn Tremblay stays very busy. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending country concerts and sports events, and “making folks laugh.” She said that her Catahoula leopard dog Annie “always puts a smile on my face...

Improving Our Treatment Approach for Opioid Use Disorder

A new national study, directed in part by Roger D. Weiss, MD , chief of McLean Hospital’s Division of Alcohol, Drugs, and Addiction , aims to create a model to predict who can successfully wean off their medication for opioid use disorder while also exploring how to help patients to continue some...