Exploring the Therapeutic Benefits of Journaling in Addiction Recovery
Addiction recovery is filled with milestones, challenges, and personal growth. While professional treatment and a strong support system are foundational, some of the most transformative tools in recovery are the simplest, like journaling. Journaling offers a private space to process your feelings, track your progress, and reinforce your commitment to ...
Spectrum Health Systems Appoints Heidi DiRoberto to Vice President of Outpatient Services
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., an innovative non-profit provider of evidence-based treatment for substance use and mental health disorders throughout Massachusetts, today announced the promotion of Heidi DiRoberto to Vice President of Outpatient Services. “Heidi exemplifies the kind of visionary leadership that not only transforms systems, but impacts the lives of ...
Spectrum Health Systems Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2025
Spectrum Health Systems Inc., a not-for-profit organization providing a comprehensive continuum of substance use disorder treatment and behavioral health services throughout Massachusetts, announced today that it has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized companies through ...
What Are the Early Warning Signs for Alcohol Addiction?
Alcohol addiction doesn't always begin with obvious signs. For many, it can start small with a drink to unwind after work, a way to loosen up socially, or a habit that slowly becomes necessary. But when alcohol begins to take more than it gives, it may be time to pause ...
Why Words Matter When Talking About Addiction Recovery
When it comes to addiction, stigma still runs deep. It shows up in the glances people give, the assumptions they make, and the words they use. Words can carry judgment, shame, and misunderstanding but also hope, dignity, and healing. For those living with substance use disorder, language can equate to ...
PTSD Awareness Month: Addressing PTSD and Substance Use Disorder in Addiction Recovery
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD) frequently occur together, creating complex challenges for those seeking recovery. Studies show that 20 to 35 percent of individuals with PTSD also have a substance use disorder, while an even larger percentage of those struggling with addiction have a history of ...
Restoration Center of Greater Lowell to open in 2026
The Lowell Sun May 17, 2025 Vinfen, Spectrum Health Systems partner to offer crisis diversion programs By 2026, the roughed out and under construction office building off Technology Drive, will be transformed into the Restoration Center of Greater Lowell, the first-of-its-kind crisis diversion program in Massachusetts. Community behavioral health nonprofit ...
“Artists Touched by Addiction” hoping to have lasting impact at Spectrum Health Systems
Spectrum News 1 Date: April 25, 2025 WORCESTER, Mass. - Positivity. Healing. Reflection. It's the message Spectrum Health Systems looks to convey with their new art installation. All of the paintings hanging on their walls have been touched in some way by addiction. "I have a very close family member ...
How to Handle Setbacks Without Losing Hope in Addiction Recovery
Addiction recovery isn’t a straight line. It’s a winding road with highs and lows, moments of triumph, and times that test your resolve. If you’ve experienced a setback on your recovery journey, know that you are not alone and are not failing. Setbacks are not the end of the road. ...
How Building a Daily Routine Adds Much-Needed Structure in Addiction Recovery
Establishing a positive daily routine is crucial for anyone navigating the complexities of addiction recovery. A daily routine is a practical tool and an essential foundation that can have a lasting impact on physical and mental health. Here's how to develop a structured schedule to benefit your recovery journey. Why ...
