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About Spectrum Health Systems
Established in 1969, Spectrum Health Systems is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals impacted by addiction and/or mental health disorders. Spectrum offers a range of counseling services and medication-assisted treatment at residential and outpatient facilities located throughout Massachusetts. They offer a full continuum of care including medical detox, residential care, outpatient counseling, and peer support. In addition to addiction and mental health treatment, Spectrum also provides specialty programs for anger management and intimate partner abuse along with an adolescent residential program for ages 13 to 21. Residential treatment consists of individual, group, and family counseling, recovery groups, relapse prevention training, and recreational activities. All clients develop a comprehensive aftercare plan to help sustain long-term recovery. The length of stay in the residential programs is variable based upon individual's unique needs.
Spectrum Health Systems levels of care are all available at Spectrum’s treatment campus in Westborough, Massachusetts. The Charles J. Faris Recovery Center that overlooks the campus grounds serves as the company’s flagship. This beautiful, state-of-the-art residential facility features a full-service dining room, fitness center, media room, family meeting room and outdoor patio area. With over 50 years of experience and 20 locations, Spectrum Health Systems covers it all.
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Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
This center treats primary substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
In recreation therapy, recovery can be joyful. Patients practice social skills and work through emotional triggers by engaging in fun activities.
Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.
Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
Stress is a natural reaction to challenges, and it can even help you adapt. However, chronic stress can cause physical and mental health issues.
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.
It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.
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