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Understanding Rehab Cost: How Much Without Insurance?
Understanding rehab costs without insurance can be complex. Learn about average expenses, factors affecting pricing, and options for affordable care today.
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Discover How Much Rehab Costs: Affordable Options Explained
Navigating rehab costs can be overwhelming. Learn affordable options and find out how much rehab actually costs to make informed decisions for your recovery.
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What Types of Therapy Are Used in Rehab Programs
What is Rehab: Understanding Addiction Treatment Programs and the Recovery Process
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Does Percocet Cause Depression? Understanding the Psychological Impact
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Effective Approaches to Addiction Therapy: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery
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Top Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centre: Effective Treatment for Addiction Recovery
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The Impact of Alcoholism Effects on Brain Health

October 8, 2025

Alcoholism significantly alters brain function, causing both short-term impairments and lasting brain damage.  It disrupts the brain’s communication pathways, interferes with information processing, and can lead to chronic neurological disorders

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How to Stop Intrusive Thoughts

August 4, 2025

Effective Strategies to Regain Control Are you dealing with intrusive thoughts? This guide will show you how to stop them with practical strategies and tips for immediate relief and long-term

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Can Drug Abuse Cause Schizophrenia?

August 1, 2025

Understanding the Connection Schizophrenia is a chronic and often misunderstood mental health disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. While the exact cause of schizophrenia remains unknown,

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Dr. Salah Alrakawi

Dr. Salah Alrakawi brings over 30 years of expertise in clinical medicine, academia, and administration. He is dual board-certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine, reflecting his deep commitment to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Currently serving as the Medical Director at Charles River Recovery, Dr. Alrakawi also holds roles as an Attending Physician in the Department of General Internal Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Atrius Health, and the Massachusetts Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center (MASAC). His multifaceted work underscores his dedication to advancing both the treatment of addiction and general internal medicine.

Dr. Alrakawi earned his medical degree from Damascus University and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Woodhull Medical Center. He is also a valued member of the teaching faculty at Harvard Medical School, where he helps shape the next generation of physicians.

Throughout his career, Dr. Alrakawi has been recognized with numerous awards and honors from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Tufts University School of Medicine, Tufts Medical Center, Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, highlighting his contributions to public health, education, and patient care.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. Alrakawi is an avid traveler who enjoys hiking, playing soccer, and immersing himself in diverse cultures around the world.

Steven Barry

Steven Barry holds a B.A. in Economics from Bates College with extensive professional experience in both financial and municipal management. In his role as Director of Outreach, Steve leads the Charles River team in fostering relationships across the recovery community, local cities and towns, labor partners, and serving as a general resource for anyone seeking help.

Steve’s Charles River Why – “Anything I have ever done in my professional career has been rooted in helping people.  There is no more direct correlate to that end than assisting people find their path to reclaim their life from the grips of addiction”. 

Jillian Martin
Jillian Martin, the Director of Clinical Services, brings over 15 years of experience in behavioral healthcare and more than a decade in national executive clinical leadership. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science from Concordia College in Bronxville, NY, combining psychology and sociology, and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Eastern Nazarene College. Licensed as an LADC I and LMHC, she is also EMDR-trained. Her diverse background spans patient care in various settings, including inpatient treatment for underserved populations, utilizing an eclectic approach and innovative therapies to enhance patient experiences across levels of care. Jillian enjoys planning adventures, living life to the fullest, and spending quality time with her son.