A Startling New Trend: Viral Overdose Videos
Social media has changed our world, for better or for worse. When it comes to addiction, it’s a double-edged sword. While it opens up a whole new avenue for support – online communities and educational resources – it also makes someone’s personal struggles quite public. A recent report from the ...
Spectrum Health Systems Awarded $10,000 Grant from the Reliant Foundation
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., a longtime not-for-profit organization providing behavioral healthcare and a comprehensive continuum of addiction treatment services throughout Massachusetts, was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Reliant Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals of all ages in Central and MetroWest Massachusetts.
Newly Constructed Healing Garden Offers Therapeutic Benefits to Spectrum’s Residential Clients
After a year-long construction project, Spectrum is pleased to announce that its Healing Garden is now open to clients at the Faris Recovery Center in Westborough, Massachusetts. Research has shown that viewing natural landscapes helps foster healing and recovery by evoking positive feelings, reducing negative emotions and decreasing stressful thoughts.
Is Your Middle Schooler at Risk? What Every Parent Needs to Know About Addiction
Remember middle school? Braces, binders, first dances and budding friendships were always top of mind. But it’s around this age that less innocent topics begin to show up as well. Children between 13 and 17 are the most easily influenced age demographic, which can make them more susceptible to experimenting ...
Inside Look: Driver Alcohol Education Program
If you’ve been following our Inside Look series, then you know of our comprehensive continuum of care for people with substance use disorders. What many people don’t know is that we also offer several court-ordered sessions that could fall under the category of preventative care. One such program is our ...
Get to Know Joe Rose, Spectrum Health Systems’ New Chief Financial Officer
As we continue to grow our services for people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, we’re also growing our leadership team. We recently welcomed a new Chief Financial Officer, Joe Rose, to our senior leadership team. Previously, Joe served as the Vice President of Finance and Administration at SleepMed, the ...
How One Veteran Tackled Physical Pain, PTSD and Addiction
Every year, in the second week of November, this country honors its heroes. Veteran’s Day is a stark reminder that courageous men and women have fought hard for America’s freedoms. In the addiction community, it inspires us to pause and reflect on the effects of war on our soldiers, long ...
Spectrum Education, Training and Consulting Debuts in Randolph, Mass.
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., a longtime not-for-profit organization providing a comprehensive continuum of addiction treatment throughout Massachusetts, recently instated an ongoing training partnership with the Town of Randolph. It is the first municipality in the Commonwealth to invite Spectrum Education, Training and Consulting experts to provide custom training and interactive sessions to its employees.
Spectrum Health Systems Holds 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Friends of Spectrum hit the links on October 15th at the Worcester Country Club, helping raise money in support of the Spectrum’s comprehensive continuum of addiction treatment services. The annual fundraiser drew more than 100 golfers and raised $85,000.
The Forgotten Population: Inmates in Recovery
An Airing Addiction Recap In a recent study conducted by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, it was found that 84 percent of current inmates in the state prison system were under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol at the time of their crime. While that may come as a ...
