Jill Becker, MD

A physician specializing in opioid use disorder recovery.

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Jill Becker is a physician specializing in opioid use disorder recovery. She practices at Apex Medical Wellness in Marlborough, MA, and Brockton, MA. Dr. Becker welcomes patients from all walks of life both in person and via telehealth. She can be reached on X @apexmedical, Facebook, and Instagram.

As a "Beyond the Box" doctor with a master's degree in clinical counseling, Dr. Becker is well-versed in expressive arts therapy and psychosynthesis life coaching. She earned her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and her master's degree from William James College. Dr. Becker stays up to date with the latest developments in recovery medicine to provide the best care for her patients and is certified by the International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM).

Dr. Becker, a former owner of a gallery and studio showcasing local artists' works, is also an artist as well as a mother. Although she is a lousy cook, she is a not-so-silent partner in two restaurants. Most importantly, Dr. Becker is deeply passionate about providing compassionate and nonjudgmental care to her patients.

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Medication-assisted therapy and opioid use disorderJan 12, 2024

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Conditions and diseases

A doctor’s genuine approach to medication-assisted therapy patients

Jill Becker, MD

September 6, 2023Sep 6, 2023

This past week, I was speaking with a patient; let's call her Marcy, during her regular appointment. "You're just not like other doctors," she said. "How is that?" I asked. This seems like a good place to discuss the reason…

This past week, I was speaking with a patient; let’s call her Marcy, during her regular appointment. “You’re just not like other doctors,” she said. “How is that?” I asked.

This seems like a good place to discuss the reason Marcy comes to see me. Marcy has a history of opioid use disorder. She has been on medication-assisted therapy (MAT) for many years. For those unaware, opioid use can alter people’s …

Drugs and prescribing

Federal legalization of cannabis: What does it mean for patients?

Jill Becker, MD

July 26, 2021Jul 26, 2021

I just opened my email inbox to see the following headline: “Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) will finally release a draft of their long-awaited federal cannabis legalization…

I wholeheartedly support the federal legalization of cannabis. For one thing, it is much safer than almost all drugs and medications available with or without a prescription. And, …

Conditions and diseases

A case for changing the way we talk about obesity

Jill Becker, MD

July 16, 2021Jul 16, 202110

You are finger. No, I have fingers. You are leg. No, I have legs. You are pancreas. No, I have a pancreas. You are fat. Hmm … Now let’s try this with disease processes: You are diabetes. No, I have…

You are finger.
No, I have fingers.

You are leg.
No, I have legs.

You are pancreas.
No, I have a pancreas.

You are fat.
Hmm …

Now let’s try this with disease processes:

You are diabetes.
No, I have diabetes.

You are cancer.
No, I have cancer.

You are anorexia.
No, I have anorexia.

You are obese.
Hmm …

It is a fact that most people feel shame about “having” fat. It is uncommon to hear people with other disease processes saying things like, “I am

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Conditions and diseases

The benefit of video appointments in the world of cannabis medicine

Jill Becker, MD

June 10, 2021Jun 10, 2021

I obtained a master of arts degree in clinical psychology 20 years after receiving my medical degree. One of the first things one learns as a psych student is to “hold the client in unconditional positive regard.” This was a…

“You may be the only person who has ever demonstrated this to the client.”

Those …

Drugs and prescribing

Cannabis stigma continues to impede patient care

Jill Becker, MD

May 9, 2021May 9, 20214

"My grandchildren are appalled." So said the elderly patient I saw yesterday. This lovely woman came to our practice for the treatment of extreme pain. At 99-years of age, she has survived multiple cancers and their associated treatments. She is…

“My grandchildren are appalled.”

So said the elderly patient I saw yesterday. This lovely woman came to our practice for the treatment of extreme pain. At 99-years of age, she has survived multiple cancers and their associated treatments. She is now suffering from debilitating, degenerative joint pain. She has tried over-the-counter medications and opioids and is simply desperate for relief. Yet her major concern is what her grandchildren will think. As …

Drugs and prescribing

Practicing medicine without a license is illegal. Yet cannabis dispensaries are doing it.

Jill Becker, MD

April 14, 2021Apr 14, 20212

I look forward to clinic days. I thoroughly enjoy meeting with patients, hearing how they’re doing, and helping them to feel better - even if, on occasion, the only thing I can do to help is to listen. Yesterday was…

I look forward to clinic days. I thoroughly enjoy meeting with patients, hearing how they’re doing, and helping them to feel better – even if, on occasion, the only thing I can do to help is to listen.

Yesterday was a clinic day.

In the middle of the morning, I met with a medical cannabis patient treated for anxiety. As we reviewed his current symptoms, medications, and how he is benefitting from …

Physician voices

Cannabis card-mills have conflicts of interest

Jill Becker, MD

April 1, 2021Apr 1, 20213

Two weeks ago, my piece, "Cannabinoids are medicine, but patients aren’t getting the care they need," was published. Since that time, I’ve heard from quite a few physicians who admitted that they did not know card-mills existed or, if they…

Two weeks ago, my piece, “Cannabinoids are medicine, but patients aren’t getting the care they need,” was published. Since that time, I’ve heard from quite a few physicians who admitted that they did not know card-mills existed or, if they did, how they were different from Cannabis Specialist Physicians. From their collective perspective, pot was pot. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to …

Drugs and prescribing

Cannabinoids are medicine, but patients aren’t getting the care they need

Jill Becker, MD

March 9, 2021Mar 9, 20212

It’s Wednesday at 3:27 p.m. I was just in the kitchen cutting potatoes for a belated birthday dinner which, ironically, will be happening very early this evening. I noticed a missed text on my phone and decided to call back,…

It’s Wednesday at 3:27 p.m.

I was just in the kitchen cutting potatoes for a belated birthday dinner which, ironically, will be happening very early this evening. I noticed a missed text on my phone and decided to call back, as was requested. It was from a member of “a network of licensed physicians” as they are looking for Massachusetts physicians credentialed to certify for medical cannabis. I am one of …