Addiction Related Content

Staff Profile: Igor Weinberg, PhD

Igor Weinberg, PhD, specializes in the assessment and treatment of personality disorders, especially borderline and narcissistic personality disorders. His additional areas of expertise include treatment of suicidal behaviors and substance use disorders in patients with personality disorders. In his...

Staff Profile: R. Kathryn McHugh, PhD

R. Kathryn McHugh, PhD, engages in clinical and translational research focusing on the nature and treatment of anxiety and addiction. She is particularly interested in the study of affective vulnerability factors, such as distress intolerance and stress reactivity, that are common across...

Staff Profile: Robert P. Drozek, LICSW

Robert P. Drozek, LICSW, is an individual and group psychotherapist at McLean Hospital, specializing in the treatment of personality disorders, trauma and dissociative disorders, and addiction. Mr. Drozek is clinical director of the Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) Clinic, a therapist in the...

Staff Profile: Rocco A. Iannucci, MD

Rocco Iannucci, MD, began his psychiatric career at Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital, where he served as chief resident in addiction psychiatry and as assistant director of psychiatric residency training. He then practiced general community and hospital psychiatry for five years at...

Staff Profile: Ashley M. O’Brien, MSN, RN

Ashley M. O’Brien, MSN, RN, joined the staff in 2023 after working for the Massachusetts Department of Corrections in multiple nurse director roles, including Bridgewater State Hospital. She also served in the military as a military police officer for six years. Prior to becoming a registered nurse...

LEADER

McLean Hospital understands that police, active military and other first responders endure unique on-duty and personal stresses, and also face many obstacles in seeking help. The LEADER (Law Enforcement, Active Duty, Emergency Responder) program at McLean Hospital is proud to provide specialized...

Staff Profile: Bertha K. Madras, PhD

Bertha K. Madras, PhD, is a professor of psychobiology at Harvard Medical School, based at McLean Hospital and cross appointed at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Her research focuses on neurobiology, imaging, and medications development (19 U.S. and 27 international patents) for neuropsychiatric...

Staff Profile: Reuben A. Hendler, MD

Reuben A. Hendler, MD, is a psychiatrist in charge in McLean’s alcohol, drugs, and addiction treatment programs, caring for people with addiction and other mental health concerns in inpatient and residential settings. He also provides consultation on substance use disorder treatment to other...

Staff Profile: Alisha Moreland-Capuia, MD

Alisha Moreland-Capuia, MD, is a community psychiatrist who works at the intersection of trauma, addiction, and mental health. Her core mission in life is to do good, serve others, and reduce human suffering. At McLean, Dr. Moreland-Capuia is the director of Trauma-Informed Treatment, Consultation...

Addiction at McLean

No Matter What Led to Addiction, McLean’s Personalized Care Can Lead You Out Substance misuse is a condition that is painful, life-threatening, and causes disruptions to relationships and work. At McLean, we understand how hard it is to live with addiction to drugs or alcohol, but we know recovery...

Comprehensive Guide to Alcohol Addiction and Treatment

For many people, alcohol can cause harm, including both short- and long-term health issues. In severe cases, it can result in addiction, where individuals are unable to reduce their drinking, despite facing significant consequences in their personal, social, or professional lives. Recognizing when...