As I See It: Kurt Isaacson – Demystifying outpatient addiction treatment centers
Telegram & Gazette
Date: 12/18/16
Simply put, the scope of the current opioid epidemic is staggering. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more people died from drug overdoses last year than in any year on record. And, the number of overdose deaths involving opioids (including prescription opioid pain relievers and heroin), has nearly quadrupled since 1999. No community is immune. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health recently reported that 209 people lost their battle with opioid addiction last year in Worcester County alone. That's 17 people a month or four people each week.
New Year’s Resolutions for Maintaining Sobriety
If you’re in recovery – or currently receiving treatment for an addiction – you’ve already checked the most important and difficult item off your list: taking care of yourself and turning your life around. As we head into 2017, our Vice President of Clinical Development, Dr. Romas Buivydas, offers some ...
Airing Addiction: Demystifying Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
There are many misperceptions surrounding drug addiction and the treatment methods used to help those afflicted. Faulty thinking and misjudgments further contribute to the harmful stigma those who are suffering from the disease face. One that’s received a lot of attention recently is Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), an approach to addiction ...
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer
Worcester, MA, December 19, 2016 - Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., New England’s leading addiction treatment provider, announced today that is has appointed Sherry Ellis as the organization’s chief operating officer. Ms. Ellis assumes the position left vacant when former COO Kurt Isaacson became Spectrum’s president and CEO on July 1, 2016, upon the retirement of Charles Faris.
A Day in the Life at The New England Recovery Center™ Part One: What to Expect During Detoxification
The New England Recovery Center™ (NERC), a subsidiary of New England’s leading addiction treatment provider, Spectrum Health Systems, provides medically monitored detoxification and inpatient addiction treatment in beautiful, state-of-the-art facilities, specifically geared towards individuals with private insurance. Located on our treatment campus in Westborough, MA, NERC helps individuals overcome addiction ...
Spectrum Health Systems’ Airing Addiction Podcast on Substance Abuse and Recovery Debuts on iTunes and SoundCloud
WORCESTER, MASS., December 5, 2016 – Spectrum Health Systems, a longtime nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a comprehensive continuum of evidenced-based treatment to help people overcome substance and opioid addiction, will launch Airing Addiction, a weekly educational and inspirational podcast on addiction and recovery, internationally on iTunes and SoundCloud today.
How Recognizing and Putting a Stop to Enabling Can Help Your Loved One Overcome Addiction
To enable is to give (someone or something) the authority or means to do something, usually out of love or to be helpful. While an enabler means well with their actions in most cases, when it comes to substance abuse, being an enabler can prolong a loved one’s addiction and ...
Inside Spectrum – Summer 2017
In This Issue: Season’s Greetings | VIPs Visit Spectrum in Tennessee | Millbury Outpatient Services - Coming Soon! | Virginia | Mass DOC Recognizes 15 Spectrum Staff | A New Day at Everyday Miracles | Indian Creek Celebrates Milestone | Community Awareness Fair | Recovery Month | Spectrum Annual Meeting ...
Inside Spectrum – Holiday 2016
In This Issue: Season’s Greetings | VIPs Visit Spectrum in Tennessee | Millbury Outpatient Services - Coming Soon! | Virginia | Mass DOC Recognizes 15 Spectrum Staff | A New Day at Everyday Miracles | Indian Creek Celebrates Milestone | Community Awareness Fair | Recovery Month | Spectrum Annual Meeting ...
16th Annual Charity Golf Tournament & Fundraiser
Spectrum Health Systems thanks everyone who participated in its 16th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, October 15, 2017 at the Worcester Country Club. More than 120 golfers and 20 volunteers enjoyed a crisp New England fall day while helping raise nearly $100,000 in support of Spectrum’s mission. We’d also like to recognize our generous sponsors, including: TD Bank, East Coast Benefit Plans, NexDine, 15-40 Connection, Archer Security, Bowditch & Dewey, Brendon Properties, Cutler Associates, Well Fargo Advisors and South Shore Mental Health.
