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Tag: recovery

Life In the Berkshires

The Brien Center turns addiction into a story of hope, transformation and recovery

“The Brien Center is all about possibility. Anyone can recover, anyone can make a change in their lives.”
— Brien Center Medical Director Dr. Jennifer Michaels

by Hannah Van Sickle
Posted on November 27, 2019
Life In the Berkshires

Addiction in the Berkshires, Sara’s story: Chapter 4, recovery

“I think a second chance is the greatest gift you can give. I still remember and am forever grateful for the people who gave me a couch to sleep on or a ride or anything when I was on the streets.”

by Sheela Clary
Posted on October 11, 2018
Life In the Berkshires

Addiction in the Berkshires, Chapter 1: Sara’s story

“When I was younger, I was an A student, in the 98th percentile on all the tests. I did ballet. You wouldn’t have thought I would end up the way I did. All my teachers thought I had a lot of promise and would do well in life.”

by Sheela Clary
Posted on October 8, 2018
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News Briefs: Opioid addiction support group to meet at Berkshire South

“As we all know, there is a major epidemic of drug use in our area, everything from opioids, alcohol to heroin and more. This issue is affecting us all whether we realize it or not.”
— Jenise Lucey, executive director, Berkshire South Regional Community Center

by Emily Edelman
Posted on March 14, 2016
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