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Spectrum Health Systems - Waltham

Spectrum Health Systems - Waltham

Drug Rehab Center in Waltham, Massachusetts

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction

Spectrum Health Systems - Waltham offers an accredited comprehensive drug rehab program with an array of levels of care and evidence-based practices tailored to individual needs to help patients achieve sobriety, accepting private health insurance.

About This Waltham, MA Facility

Spectrum Health Systems is a Waltham, Massachusetts-based substance use disorder treatment center, founded in 1979. The center specializes in the treatment of opioid addiction, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and drug addiction. It provides a range of care options, including aftercare support, drug rehab, dual-diagnosis, outpatient, and detox services. By utilizing evidence-based practices and techniques like 12-Step Facilitation, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), and Contingency Management/Motivational Incentives, the center is able to tailor its services to each individual’s particular needs and issues. Spectrum Health Systems also offers educational services such as health education and HIV/AIDS or hepatitis counseling. Additionally, the center’s staff is trained to assess and treat a wide range of different conditions, including chronic illness, peer support, anger management, domestic abuse, trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), and gambling addiction.

In addition to its comprehensive services, Spectrum Health Systems is accredited by SAMHSA, LegitScript, and CARF, and accepts private health insurance for payment. The center also has a partnership with the larger Insight Behavioral Health Centers network, which has additional residential and outpatient substance treatment centers throughout the nation. Regardless, Spectrum Health Systems works to provide quality, effective care to all its patients, reinforcing their commitment to comprehensive and comprehensive-individualized care.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • SAMHSA Listed
  • Hearing-Impaired
  • Multiple Centers
  • Accreditations

    SAMHSA

    LegitScript

    CARF

    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

    Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment

    Rehab centers exist in Waltham, 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 - Waltham 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 + Opiate Addiction Treatment

    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 - Waltham in Waltham, 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.

    Dual-Diagnosis Treatment in Waltham, MA

    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.

    Addiction, Anger Management, Chronic Illness, Domestic Abuse, Drug Addiction, Opioid Addiction, Peer Support, Substance Abuse, Trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) 

    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, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Drug Detox

    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.

    Outpatient Program

    Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment in Waltham, MA. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. Spectrum Health Systems - Waltham 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 - Waltham 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 - Waltham‘s Therapies & Programs

    Individual Therapy

    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 Counseling + Treatment

    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 - Waltham in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Waltham, 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.

    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 - Waltham in Waltham, 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.

    Alcoholics Anonymous is responsible for the development of the popular “12 Step Program” Most substance treatment centers in Waltham, Massachusetts, like Spectrum Health Systems - Waltham, have their own 12 step program designed to help users achieve sobriety. The first three steps depend on the patient, so they are more specific and situational. The succeeding four steps center on practical issues brought on by substance abuse.

    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.

    People who leave treatment without learning life skills from staff at Spectrum Health Systems - Waltham are at a disadvantage when it comes to maintaining sobriety. Although it is difficult to teach life skills, aftercare support helps patients develop these skills over time. Life skills taught in Massachusetts include things like finding a job and a good place to live, self-care, and managing finances.

    12-Step Facilitation, Aftercare, Anger Management, Buprenorphine, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Community reinforcement plus vouchers, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Discharge Planning, Drug Rehab, DUI/DWI Evaluations + Screening + Assessment, Employment Counseling / Training, Experiential Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Hepatitis Education / Counseling / Support, HIV or AIDS education, Individual Therapy, Individualized Treatment, Life Skills, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Methadone, Naloxone and overdose education, Naltrexon, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Recreational Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Suboxone Therapy, Substance Use Counseling, Trauma Therapy, Vivitrol

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at Spectrum Health Systems - Waltham

    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.

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
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    Additional Details

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    Spectrum Health Systems - Waltham Location and Directions
    Address Information210 Bear Hill Road Suite 203
    Waltham, Massachusetts 02451 Phone Number(781) 290-4970 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Waltham, 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.

    Waltham, Massachusetts, has a population of 60,000 people. There were 26 deaths due to drug overdose in Waltham in 2017. This is a rate of 43.3 deaths per 100,000 people. Over 1,800 emergency room visits in Waltham related to drug abuse in 2014. This cost the community over 6 million dollars. Most drug rehab programs in Waltham, Massachusetts, offer various services such as individual and group therapy, medication management, and educational classes.

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