Recovery College: Jesse Chaison’s Journey from Addiction to a Career in Treatment
Jesse Chaison, Family Engagement Specialist at Spectrum’s New England Recovery Center, has a special connection with our clients, as he was once a client himself. …Read More
Should Relapse Alone be Cause for Broken Probation? We Don’t Think So
Last week, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a person with a substance use disorder may be jailed for relapsing while on probation. In …Read More
Join National Prevention Week’s “Dear Future Me” Challenge
It’s National Prevention Week, hosted by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). May 13 to 19 is an annual health observance …Read More
We’re Celebrating the Importance of Mental Health Month
May marks the beginning of much-anticipated warm weather in New England and, more importantly, the 69th Mental Health Month, sponsored by Mental Health America. The …Read More
Generational Trends: Do Millennials Drink More Than Their Parents and Grandparents?
It’s Alcohol Awareness Month and it’s an important reminder that alcohol remains the leading killer in the U.S., according to the Center for Disease Control …Read More
Celebrating National Professional Social Work Month
Each March, the nation turns its attention to our strong workforce of social workers, and that includes those at Spectrum Health Systems and the New …Read More
News Roundup: What’s Going on in the World of Addiction?
With the opioid epidemic top-of-mind for the nation, it’s easy to get lost in the revolving door of a 24-hour news cycle. We thought we’d …Read More
While Searching for a Treatment Center, Beware Misleading Google Ads
When there’s a problem, a question that needs to be answered or a skill that needs to be learned, the first place many of us …Read More
What to Expect During Your First Year in Recovery
After completing inpatient treatment, you’re ready to begin a new life of sobriety. The roadmap to recovery is different for everyone and depends on a …Read More
Casey’s Story: One Woman’s Journey from Florida to the New England Recovery Center
It can be easy to fall for the promise of a fresh, new life; you see photos of manicured lawns and giant home-like facilities, activities …Read More
