Thanks to the Sentinel for covering our opening. See the article here. The journey from addiction to recovery is a hard road to travel, and the forthcoming Restoration Recovery Center on Fairmount Street hopes to offer crucial tools and guidance to those already on the path to sobriety.
Read MoreMusic therapy, which dates back to the 1970’s, is also an alternative pathway to recovery. Music therapy interventions are used in different clinical settings to improve the overall functioning and mental health of the patient. Clinical research has revealed that music therapy often shows positive results in those who don’t benefit from other recovery options.
Read MoreArt therapy has been used as one of the many pathways to recovery and substance abuse treatment since the 1950s. It has since been used as a tool to provide emotional release, self-expression, stress management, and adjustment to recovery. The Journal of Addictions Nursing states that art therapy can contribute to the recovery process in the several ways.
Read MoreThanks to the members of our local community who came out to support the Restoration Recovery Center at our Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. Special thanks to State Senator, Dean Tran, and his family for coming out and showing interest in recovery in Fitchburg. We heard personal testimonies from people in recovery, shared the exciting plans for the future, and served lots of food.
Read MoreThanks to the Gardner News for writing about RRC:
“Why are we so ashamed about where we are in recovery, because we are shuffled down into a basement and have these secret meetings? If we want to remove the stigma of recovery so that more people get help, we need to support recovery in a healthy way.”
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