Improving Outcomes for Pregnant People with Substance Use Disorders
When someone with a substance use disorder becomes pregnant, their circumstances can become complicated. They may be faced with decisions that they hadn’t anticipated, and the road ahead could be lined with physical and emotional challenges. But as with any other population, pregnant people have a right to recovery. And, ...
National Recovery Month: Rapid Access Treatment Program
This year’s National Recovery Month theme is recovery is for all. While there are still several barriers to treatment access for those battling addiction, one of the most prevalent might just be the inability to access help precisely when an individual is ready to pursue recovery - a window of ...
National Recovery Month: Everyday Miracles, Peer Recovery Support
This year’s National Recovery Month theme is Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community. Recovery for all requires meeting individuals where they are, without judgement, and providing well-rounded resources and outlets for support. Addiction is a life-long disease, which means that for most, successful long-term recovery relies ...
National Recovery Month: A Look at Spectrum’s Adolescent Program
As part of National Recovery Month in September, we are spotlighting the missions and roles of our varied programming, as a full continuum of accessible treatment options is crucial for truly making recovery possible for all. Located in a family-style home in Methuen, Mass., Spectrum’s Bright Futures Program is a ...
National Recovery Month: A Look at Spectrum’s Outpatient Services
As part of National Recovery Month in September, we are spotlighting the missions and roles of each of our areas of service, as a full continuum of accessible treatment options is crucial for truly making recovery possible for all. Our outpatient services, with 15 locations throughout Massachusetts, play a vital ...
Recovery High Schools Offer Struggling Teens a Path to Sobriety and Success
For many teens, the transition to high school can be a stressful time. This is especially true for teens who are struggling with substance use disorders. Fortunately, the burgeoning recovery high school movement offers a compelling alternative where teens can complete their coursework while also receiving the support they need ...
Begin Recovery with Inpatient Detox and Residential Treatment Programs
Promising compassionate, comprehensive care, our Inpatient Detoxification and Residential Treatment programs help clients build the foundation for a successful journey to recovery from alcohol or drug use disorders. With a rigorous focus on helping individuals achieve key goals for attaining a healthy, alcohol and drug free lifestyle, each provides a ...
The Power of Mindfulness in Addiction Treatment & Recovery
Employing a host of techniques, the practice of mindfulness has become a popular and effective tool in the treatment of addiction and for maintaining recovery. Conceptually, mindfulness is the process of focusing one’s attention on the present to become more aware of thoughts and feelings, processing and accepting them without ...
Life After Addiction Isn’t Just Possible, It’s The Norm
Substance use disorder is a hard struggle, and the road to recovery can be long. But research confirms that it is far from a permanent affliction. A pair of recent studies on life after addiction, one published by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and the National Institute on Drug ...
Meet the Hosts and Learn the Impact of our Magnolia FAST© Virtual Family Meeting Series
Supportive resources, like family, friends, and mentors, are essential to a person’s recovery journey. However, loved ones who care for someone struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD) also need support and education. It is important that people who care for someone with an addiction understand that their well-being is ...