SPHP in the News
WTEN: Ballston Spa Mom Loses Son to Son to Drug Called Kratom, Pushes for Ban
Dr. Angad Madan, medical director for St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center, discusses the dangers kratom during an interview on WTEN/News10. […]
SPARC
SPHP in the News
WAMC Medical Monday: Addiction Recovery
Dr. Angad Madan, medical director of St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center, and Frank Babich, PA, of SPARC Cohoes, discuss substance abuse disorder and where to get to help during an episode of WAMC’s Medical Monday. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Celebrating Holiday Cheer While Maintaining Sobriety
If you are planning to attend a holiday gathering, knowing in advance how you are going to manage thoughts of substance abuse is important to maintaining your sobriety. Click here for suggestions to help you on your journey. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: SPARC is Here to Help Treat Alcohol Use Disorder
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to educate individuals about alcohol use disorder (AUD), and remind them that recovery is possible and treatment is available. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Maintaining Your Sobriety During the Holiday Season
If you are planning to attend a holiday gathering with family, friends, or colleagues from work, make a plan now to stay sober. Knowing in advance how you are going to manage thoughts of substance abuse is important to your success. […]
SPHP in the News
WRGB: As Capital Region Drug Overdoses Spike, Advocates Point Towards Treatment for Prevention
Jim Jeffreys, program manager at St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center (SPARC) in Rotterdam, discusses a recent spike in drug overdoses in the Capital Region during an interview with WRGB/CBS6 News. […]
SPHP in the News
Times Union: ‘It’s Hard to Argue with Lives Saved.’ As Overdoses Soar, Calls for Prevention Centers Grow
Jasmine Guerrero-Wiggs, operations manager for St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center in Albany, speaks to the Albany Times Union about efforts to address the growing opioid crisis in New York state. […]
SPHP in the News
WTEN: Marking Overdose Awareness Day Amid Pandemic-Related Spike
Jason Kirby, D.O., medical director for St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center and Chief of Behavioral Health for SPHP, discusses changes to addiction treatment wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the dramatic increase in overdose deaths during an appearance on WTEN/News10. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
The COVID-19 global health crisis is rapidly becoming a mental health crisis. St. Peter’s is here to help – 24/7 – at 518-271-3540. […]
Wellness
International Overdose Awareness Day
Today, August 31, we recognize International Overdose Awareness Day. Raising awareness of addiction and the toll it takes on our colleagues and community has never been more important as we continue to confront the COVID-19 pandemic. […]