Celebrity Recovery Spotlight: Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr., celebrated as one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed actors, is equally renowned for his well-documented battle with drug addiction. His ...
Why It’s Okay (and Important) to Mourn Your Past Self in Addiction Recovery
Focusing on a brighter future is a cornerstone of addiction recovery. But reconciling the person you are now with your former self ...
Spectrum Board Member Spotlight: Kashif Siddiqui
Spectrum Health Systems is committed to providing comprehensive treatment options for those struggling with addiction. A strong and passionate board of directors ...
Breaking the Addiction Stigma
While cultural awareness around substance and alcohol use disorder have improved in recent years, there is still a substantial amount ...
Spectrum Health Systems Unveils Scholarship Program with Assumption University
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., a not-for-profit organization providing a comprehensive continuum of addiction treatment and behavioral health services throughout ...
Spectrum Health Systems Awarded Contract with Middlesex Sheriff’s Office
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., a not-for-profit organization providing a comprehensive continuum of addiction treatment throughout Massachusetts and a range of ...
Observing Youth Substance Use Prevention Month
When young people are growing and developing, it's crucial that they understand the risks life can present to them. Not ...
Celebrity Recovery Spotlight: Daniel Radcliffe
Most people associate Daniel Radcliffe with the boy wizard Harry Potter, whose adventures captivated a generation. However, most aren’t aware of his addiction recovery ...
Celebrity Recovery Spotlight: Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr., celebrated as one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed actors, is equally renowned for his well-documented battle ...
Why It’s Okay (and Important) to Mourn Your Past Self in Addiction Recovery
Focusing on a brighter future is a cornerstone of addiction recovery. But reconciling the person you are now ...
Spectrum Board Member Spotlight: Kashif Siddiqui
Spectrum Health Systems is committed to providing comprehensive treatment options for those struggling with addiction. A strong and ...
The White House Hopes to Curb Overdoses by Unveiling New Dashboard
Last month, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy unveiled a new data dashboard in partnership with the National Highway Safety Administration to ...
Advancing substance use disorder treatment in correctional facilities
Corrections1 Date: 12/23/22 By Earl Warren The basis for substance use programs in Mass. DOC facilities is a combination of the Therapeutic Community model and ...
Democratization of Recovery Requires Full Continuum of Treatment Programming
Addiction Professional Date: 12/7/22 Author Kurt Isaacson Critical in our fight against the addiction epidemic is the effort to ensure treatment is accessible to those ...
A Letter from Our President: Kurt Isaacson Reflects on 2022
2022 was an interesting year in healthcare. With much of the world finding its footing in the ‘new normal,’ providers were hard at work continuing ...
Spectrum Health Systems’ Chief Medical Officer Receives Award for Outstanding Contributions to Opioid Treatment
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., a longtime not-for-profit organization providing a comprehensive continuum of addiction treatment throughout Massachusetts, and a range of recidivism reduction programming for ...
Get to Know Lisa Blanchard, Chief Clinical Officer
With a background in both the clinical and administrative sides of behavioral health care, Lisa Blanchard knows that making treatment accessible is key to affecting ...