Spectrum Celebrates Inaugural Nurse of the Year Awards
2020 has been a whirlwind for all of us, but especially for nurses. In recognition of the incredible work nurses do – and in honor …Read More
Is Alcohol Essential Really “Essential”? The Dangers of Self-Detox During COVID-19
With most of the nation sheltering in place for two months now, a new study by Nielson reports that alcohol sales are up by 243 …Read More
Is Now the Right Time to Get Clean and Sober?
Catherine J. Collins, Regional Business Development Liaison, Spectrum Health Systems and the New England Recovery Center
We are home and in social distancing mode. We’re not …Read More
One Day at a Time in Unsettled Times: Recovery During Social Distancing
Guest post by Catherine J. Collins, Regional Business Development Liaison at the New England Recovery Center
It is often said that the opposite of isolation and …Read More
Alcoholism in America: A Creeping Public Health Crisis
Because of the spread of COVID-19, many people across the world are faced with fear and uncertainty. In America, this virus is compounding problems that …Read More
When Addiction and Eating Disorders Go Hand-In-Hand: Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders
It’s not uncommon for people who struggle with drug or alcohol addiction to also suffer from an eating disorder. We call it a co-occurring disorder, …Read More
The New England Recovery Center Designated as a Blue Distinction® Center for Substance Use Treatment and Recovery
To help individuals suffering from a substance use disorder find facilities that deliver quality treatment and care, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) recognizes the New England …Read More
The Power of Individualized Addiction Treatment: Finding the Perfect Solution for You
Many advances have been made in treating drug and alcohol addiction over the years, but one thing has become increasingly clear and that is that …Read More
Addiction Treatment in 2020 | Dr. Romas Buivydas Tells Us What to Expect This Year – Part Two
In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Romas Buivydas, our VP of Clinical Development and host of Airing Addiction, shared his insights and predictions …Read More
Are Mocktails Right for You? For People in Recovery, They May Be a Trigger
Over the last decade, “mocktails” have been growing as an alternative to drinking alcohol. By definition, mocktails are beverages that are similar to alcoholic drinks …Read More
