About

Eugene Lawrence, M. Ed., LADC-I, CADC

Next Stop Sober is an outpatient addiction counseling practice based in Lowell, Massachusetts, offering both in-person and telehealth services for adults seeking recovery and long-term support.

Our mission is simple: to help people rebuild their lives — one honest conversation at a time.
We believe recovery isn’t about punishment or perfection; it’s about progress, connection, and learning new ways to cope with life’s challenges.

We work with clients from all walks of life, meeting them exactly where they are. Whether you’re exploring sobriety for the first time or continuing long-term maintenance, we offer individualized care that honors your experience and supports your goals.

We understand that addiction is complex, and recovery looks different for everyone. That’s why we support MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment), harm reduction, and 12-step-informed approaches, helping clients find what works best for them.

Our approach blends clinical expertise with genuine compassion — creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where healing feels possible.

Eugene Lawrence, M.Ed., LADC-I, CADC, is the Director and Lead Counselor at Next Stop Sober.
With more than 30 years of experience in substance use counseling, Gene has dedicated his career to helping people find stability, dignity, and purpose in recovery.

He’s known for his direct, honest, and deeply human approach — cutting through stigma with humor, humility, and heart. His background includes work in both inpatient and outpatient settings, specializing in opioid use disorders, relapse prevention, and long-term recovery support.

Gene’s philosophy is that recovery doesn’t happen in isolation — it happens in connection. Through consistent counseling, accountability, and compassion, he helps clients build lives they don’t want to escape from.

For a confidential consultation, please call 1-888-407-4799 .