Celebrity Recovery Story: Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck, one of Hollywood’s most recognizable actors and filmmakers, has long been open about his struggle with alcohol use disorder. His journey, marked by early success, personal challenges, periods of recovery, and relapse, highlights the complicated nature of addiction and the strength it takes to seek help. By speaking openly about his experiences, Affleck ...
Asking for Help is the Turning Point of Addiction Recovery
Asking for help is one of the bravest things you can do when addiction has left you feeling overwhelmed or alone. While it may feel safer to keep your struggles to yourself, the walls we build to protect us from shame or judgment often become the same walls that isolate us from healing. Addiction thrives ...
A Letter from Our President: Kurt Isaacson Reflects on 2025
Reflecting on 2025, one message rises above the rest: We are not slowing down. Despite ongoing uncertainty in the world around us, Spectrum Health Systems continues to move forward, expanding our services, deepening our community impact, and reaffirming our commitment to providing accessible, life-changing treatment. We’ve never let turbulence stand in our way, and this ...
Inhalant Misuse: What You Need to Know
When most people think about substance misuse, they picture alcohol, opioids, or other drugs. But one of the most dangerous and overlooked types of substance misuse involves products found in almost every home, like cleaning fluid, glue, or even whipped cream canisters. When someone intentionally inhales these vapors or fumes to get high, the risks ...
Supporting a Partner in Early Addiction Recovery
Early addiction recovery is an important and challenging phase for anyone beginning treatment for a substance use disorder. It’s also a significant adjustment period for their romantic partners. As routines shift, emotions run high, and treatment decisions evolve, partners may feel unsure about how to help or what their role should be. With education, honest ...
Board Member Spotlight: Rev. Dr. Susan Suchocki Brown
Spectrum Health Systems is honored to spotlight Rev. Dr. Susan Suchocki Brown, a dedicated board member whose lifelong work in counseling, ministry, and trauma response reflects Spectrum’s core values of hope, healing, and community. With a career spanning five decades, she brings a rare blend of clinical experience, spiritual insight, and compassionate leadership to Spectrum’s ...
