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Yearly Archives: 2016

Three Ways to Identify Addiction

Identifying the Issue: Three Signs Commonly Found in Substance Use and Addiction Addiction can happen to anyone. A next door neighbor, best friend’s son, cousin, or even mom and dad. Addiction knows no boundaries; it sees no race, gender, geography or economic status. Becoming addicted doesn’t always start with wandering ...

October 25th, 2016|

Changing Prisons in Virginia

Spectrum has joined with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) in an important experiment with the potential of impacting prison systems throughout the country by reframing the mission and function of prisons. A powerful combination of circumstance has aligned in Virginia where Spectrum Health Systems operates a 1,080 bed Therapeutic ...

October 21st, 2016|

Business Development Team Grows Through the Hiring of Lauren Cappello and Pat Anderson as Spectrum’s New Regional Business Development Liaisons

In response to the continuing opioid epidemic, Spectrum recently expanded its business development department to help address the growing need for addiction treatment throughout New England. Lauren Cappello and Pat Anderson join Spectrum as regional business development liaisons. Spectrum’s business development team is headed by Vice President of Business Development ...

October 7th, 2016|

Spectrum’s Innovative Work with the Angel Program is Highlighted During President Obama’s Proclamation of Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Week

Spectrum's innovative work with the 'ANGEL Program' was recognized in a publication released in honor of President Obama's proclamation of Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week, observed for the first time from September 19 – 24, by the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) and the Office of Community Policing ...

September 28th, 2016|

Prisons as a Launch Pad

At this point in history when there is a growing consensus for prison reform, we have an opportunity for making systemic change that can impact great numbers of inmates by re-envisioning prisons as “launch pads” for success. We believe this is feasible through a well-designed integration of the self-help therapeutic ...

September 8th, 2016|

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. Opposes the Legalization of Marijuana

Since 1969, Spectrum Health Systems has been dedicated to providing cutting-edge addiction treatment, helping hundreds of thousands of individuals achieve sobriety and reclaim their lives. During this time, we’ve seen first-hand the profound devastation that often occurs as a result of addiction. Consider the following: Marijuana use during adolescence is ...

August 29th, 2016|

Multiple Pathways Exist to Support Long-Term Recovery

For most individuals suffering from addiction, recovery is a lifelong process. Addiction is a chronic disease and relapse is an ever-present threat. Some individuals find that it’s helpful to access multiple pathways when it comes to supporting their sobriety. Frequently, integrating health and wellness activities into addiction treatment can have ...

August 15th, 2016|

Licensure and Accreditation of Substance Abuse Treatment Programs

While licensure and accreditation may not be the first things on your mind when researching an addiction treatment facility for you or a loved one, they are some of the many tools Spectrum Health Systems uses to ensure compliance with regulations and the most current best practices. Because of the ...

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