Understanding Naloxone: Here’s How You Can Make A Difference for People Struggling with Addiction
Did you know that October 26 is National Make A Difference Day? Coming together to make a difference strengthens communities, overcomes adversity and builds resilience. To honor the event, we’re encouraging all to carry naloxone (otherwise known by brand names NARCAN® and EVZIO®) to save the lives of people dying from an opioid overdose. What ...
Spectrum Health Systems to Host Free Family Education Program on November 23rd – Sign Up Today!
At Spectrum Health Systems, we know from experience that when someone is struggling with substance use disorder, he or she does not suffer alone – the family suffers as well. As part of our client-centered, holistic approach to addiction treatment, we believe in the importance of family-focused programming. As a parent and a professional working ...
Spectrum Health Systems Launches Innovative Program for Treating Opioid Addiction in Worcester
New program allows for same-day admissions and immediate access to medication-assisted treatment Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., a longtime not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing a comprehensive continuum of addiction treatment throughout Massachusetts announces the recent launch of its new “Collaborative and Transitional Treatment” program. This innovative model serves as an intake hub to provide rapid access to treatment for people with opioid use disorders while helping to alleviate pressures on emergency departments.
National Recovery Month: Casey Carrozza’s Recovery Journey
Every September, we observe National Recovery Month. Hosted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Recovery Month aims to increase awareness and understanding of mental health and substance use disorders, while promoting professional services that help people in need. To wrap up National Recovery Month, we’re sharing another recovery story from Spectrum ...
