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. […]
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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. […]
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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. […]
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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. […]
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LiveSmart: September is National Recovery Month – SPARC Offers a Roadmap to Recovery
If you or someone you love is struggling with substance use disorder, help is available. SPARC is here to guide you on that journey. […]
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LiveSmart: Graduation Celebrations – Set Expectations, Have Open Conversations
During the celebratory graduation season, be sure to have a “pre-celebration conversation” with your child to ensure it is a safe and happy one. […]
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LiveSmart: Graduation Celebrations – Think Smart at Post-Event Parties
As we enter the graduation season, it is important that parents reinforce expectations with their child, especially surrounding alcohol and drug use. […]
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. […]
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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. […]
SPHP in the News
WNYT: Getting Back to Traditional Care
WNYT interviewed Jason Kirby, DO, medical director of addition services for St. Peter’s Health Partners, for its special series on addiction during the COVID-19 pandemic.. […]