Spectrum Health Systems
Drug Rehab Center in Southbridge, Massachusetts
Spectrum Health Systems is an Addiction Treatment Facility in Southbridge, MA that specializes in treating individuals suffering from alcoholism, opioid addiction, substance abuse, and dual diagnosis with a variety of traditional and alternative therapies, accreditation, and aftercare services to support long-term success on the path to sobriety.
About This Southbridge, MA Facility
Spectrum Health Systems, located in Southbridge, Massachusetts, is a premier outpatient addiction recovery center serving adolescents and adults. With dedicated programs for young adults, justice-involved individuals, and those with co-occurring disorders, Spectrum Health Systems offers a comprehensive approach to treatment, providing 60 beds for those in need.
• Spectrum Health Systems offers a wide range of services, including crisis intervention, patient stabilization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), intensive outpatient (IOP), general outpatient (OP), and aftercare programs.
• The intensive outpatient program (IOP) is designed for clients requiring high-level supervision and support, offering personalized care planning, case management, and evidence-based MAT for those in alcohol and/or opioid recovery.
• Spectrum Health Systems ensures a complete continuum of care through their general outpatient (OP) and aftercare services, providing step-down support, employment and housing assistance, 12-step program facilitation, and referrals for additional medical, mental health, and social service programs.
Spectrum Health Systems is LegitScript certified and CARF accredited, demonstrating their commitment to providing the highest quality of care. They accept private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay, with financial aid available for those who qualify.
Spectrum Health Systems specializes in treating a variety of addictions, including alcohol, opioids, and other substances. They also address co-occurring mental health disorders, ensuring a holistic approach to recovery. Treatment methods include evidence-based practices such as medication-assisted treatment (MAT), individual and group therapy, and life skills training.
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The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Rehab centers exist in Southbridge, MA to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse, which is an umbrella term for drug and alcohol addiction. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Centers like Spectrum Health Systems provide individuals a chance to access individual and group therapy that can be monumental for recovery.
Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using various psychoactive substances. It is also a diagnostic term used by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) to define the mental and physical impairment or distress caused by misuse and overuse of certain substances in a period of 12 months.
Opioid addiction involves addiction to legal or illegal opioids. It may happen very quickly with any opioid use. Sometimes within a matter of days. Opioid addiction is a known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction.
Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use even if they want to quit. Stopping using an opioid requires careful medical observation. Sometimes the withdrawal can persist for many weeks, which can put the user at a high risk for relapse.
It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox like those offered at Spectrum Health Systems in Southbridge, MA, MA, to manage the withdrawal process while learning lasting tools to maintain recovery. In some circumstances medications can be used to manage opioid addiction.
People with dual diagnosis have coexisting addiction and a mental disorder. 9.2 million US adults had a co-occurring disorder in 2018, so not just limited to Massachusetts residents. Best treatment combines medication, psychotherapy (talk therapy), support group, and inpatient rehabilitation. Sometimes, complementary therapies – yoga, massage, and acupuncture – may also be used.
Levels of Care Offered
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detoxification is a process that allows the patient to stop using opioids without experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms. This can be necessary for those who have been addicted for a long period of time or who are struggling with chronic pain.
During this process, addicts will receive medication and psychological support from doctors and other medical professionals until they can control their cravings.
Intensive outpatient programs mostly conduct meetings on weekdays. Group therapy is the main element in most intensive outpatient programs. Most IOPs last for about 90 days and include drug use monitoring and testing. A Massachusetts IOP, like what’s offerd at Spectrum Health Systems, take much more time than a standard outpatient program. Some programs offer other services as well, such as employment assistance and medication management.
Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment in Southbridge, MA. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. Spectrum Health Systems peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling may still be involved.
After treatment, addiction treatment can be frightening for newly sober people. Aftercare support provided by Spectrum Health Systems is designed to give resources and help on a continued basis. It can involve finding housing in and around Massachusetts, setting up 12-step meeting groups, continued medical monitoring, and counseling.
Spectrum Health Systems‘s Therapies & Programs
Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address the root cause effectively. Patients find the therapist as a person who they can trust. It helps them to open up and discuss personal and sensitive issues, which they may not be comfortable discussing in a group.
Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
Group therapy happens at Spectrum Health Systems in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Southbridge, MA patients’ recovery by offering a sense of comfort and letting them know that they are not alone. Through shared conversations, patients also learn to develop faith and understanding and gain insight on their addictions.
Unresolved trauma is often a key reason why many patients resorted to substance abuse. Trauma therapy refers to treatment wherein specialist therapists help the patients to resolve the trauma that led the patients to substance abuse. The trauma could be physical abuse, sexual abuse, war, natural disasters, divorce, accident, loss of a loved one, etc. Thinking of these traumatic events causes emotional disturbances like anxiety, depression and results in addiction. If trauma is the primary cause of substance abuse, then both issues must be addressed. Otherwise, there is a risk of relapse. Trauma therapy also improves the cognitive functions and provides long term benefits.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. It can be used in individual counseling sessions. Talking through issues with professionals at Spectrum Health Systems can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. It is a way of learning about yourself and your individual perceptions. CBT is a healthy way of addressing some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in your life.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) sees a person suffering from substance addiction to have illogical reasoning, counterproductive actions, and does not see things clearly. Due to this, REBT deals with cognition, images, and behavior extensively to rectify the client’s bad habits. REBT pushes an individual to become more reasonable and choose a life without the repercussions of addictions.
Patients at Spectrum Health Systems in Southbridge, MA learn how to self-soothe by conducting rational self-counseling. REBT provides their patients with the skill sets necessary in handling problems all by themselves, without seeking professional help. The process calls for practice, reiteration, and bolstering the new way of thinking being introduced to the patient.
Contingency management is a way to help motivate someone to remain substance free. It is a process of rewarding positive choices and good outcomes. As humans we are wired to recreate experiences that lead to positive feelings. Through this method incentives are used for completing positive steps towards a sober life. This may be a reward for attending meetings, remaining sober or for employment goals.
Patient Experience
Experiential Therapy at Spectrum Health Systems
Experiential therapy works on the principle that the perception of individuals determines their behavior. It is different from medication and talk therapy and suits those who have difficulty in expressing themselves and interact. Experiential therapy works by using tools and activities to recreate past experiences and encourages the release of suppressed thoughts that were responsible for the negative feelings and drug addiction.
Role-playing, arts and crafts, music, animal care, rock climbing, etc. are some of the activities used in this therapy. Gradually the individual will experience calmness and love and change their perception positively. Other than drug addiction, Experiential therapy is useful in various behavioral and eating disorders.
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Southbridge, Massachusetts 01550 Phone Number(508) 765-5940 Meta DetailsUpdated April 15, 2024
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176 Main St
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 765-5940
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Southbridge, Massachusetts Addiction Information
Massachusetts has one of the highest rates of drug abuse in the country. More than half a million Massachusetts residents abuse alcohol while more than 1.5 million use illegal drugs each year. This drug and alcohol usage is the cause of over 8% of all deaths in the state. In 2017, Massachusetts ranked in the top 10 of the states with the highest opioid overdose rates.
Over 9,000 people in Southbridge, MA are currently addicted to drugs. The average cost of alcohol and drug rehab centers is $38,140. A survey found that 43% of men and 37% of women drank last year. There has been a rise in the number of people seeking drug rehab in Southbridge. The best way to find a treatment facility in Southbridge is to ask for referrals from friends, family, and healthcare professionals.
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