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A prominent leader in the TC movement retires

Gary Enos
One of the addiction treatment leaders most closely identified with the evolution of the therapeutic community (TC) will retire at the end of this month.

Mel Schulstad, pioneer of counseling profession, dies at 93

Gary A. Enos
Mel Schulstad, 93, a giant presence during the formative years of the addiction counseling profession and the co-founder of the organization now called NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals, died Jan. 6.

Right Step acquisition establishes foothold in young adult treatment

Gary A. Enos, Editor
A record year in 2011 for the parent company of The Right Step and Spirit Lodge in Texas has paved the way for the organization’s expansion into residential treatment in New Mexico, with this month’s acquisition of Taos-based San Cristobal Treatment Center.

New facilities ready to open at Rogers Memorial Hospital

January 27, 2012     News release
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Rogers Memorial Hospital announces the upcoming ribbon cutting of a pair of new facilities, continuing the organization's emphasis on patient experiences and meeting the highest standards of quality in behavioral health treatment.

Into Action Treatment opens new rehab facility

January 26, 2012     News release
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Into Action Treatment in South Florida has launched a new rehab program that offers the substance abuse population several levels of treatment services. The center provides cutting-edge clinical therapy models while adhering to basic 12-Step philosophies.

Directory of prescription drug collection boxes launched

January 26, 2012     News release
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The American Medicine Chest Challenge (AMCC) has created a national online directory of permanent prescription drug collection boxes for the collection of unused, unwanted, and expired medicine.

Promises launches specialized evaluation and treatment programs for professionals

January 25, 2012     News release
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Promises Treatment Centers has launched Professionals Treatment at Promises, a comprehensive, client-centered drug and alcohol treatment program for professionals (including physicians, attorneys, airline pilots and other licensed professionals) as well as adults looking for this type of high-quality care

Healing Point applies for Joint Commission accreditation

January 25, 2012     News release
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The Healing Point Clinic applied for Joint Commission accreditation on Jan. 16, with a survey scheduled for May.

Hazelden launches iPhone app for people in recovery

January 24, 2012     News release
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A new iPhone application designed as an interactive recovery support tool for the millions of Americans who are in recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs has been released by Hazelden.

Addiction treatment clinic opens at UTHealth

January 23, 2012     News release
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An outpatient clinic founded on evidence-based treatments has opened at the Center for Neurobehavioral Research on Addictions (CNRA) at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).

Sierra Tucson names new executive director

January 20, 2012     News release
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Sierra Tucson has announced the appointment of Stephen Fahey, MSW, MBA, to Executive Director. Fahey, who started his new position on Jan. 16., has been a leader in the behavioral health field for more than 20 years.

Enterhealth to provide online support for Southern Methodist University

January 19, 2012     News release
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Dallas-based Enterhealth, a medically driven alcohol and drug addiction management company, announced it will provide online substance abuse support services to Southern Methodist University students, faculty and staff.

New Haven hires new admissions counselor

January 19, 2012     News release
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New Haven, a residential treatment program and boarding school for teen girls, has named David Mayeski, LCSW, as its new admissions counselor.

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A prominent leader in the TC movement retires

January 25, 2012     Gary Enos
One of the addiction treatment leaders most closely identified with the evolution of the therapeutic community (TC) will retire at the end of this month.

A delicate balance for recovery homes

January 25, 2012     Gary Enos, Editor
A discussion unfolding in the city of Salem, Mass., illustrates the balancing act that promoters of recovery residences must engage in - fighting public discrimination against the neighborhood homes while also raising the bar on quality among their operators.

Trauma Informed Care

January 18, 2012     Carol Ackley
We would like to start a dialogue about the co-occurrence of trauma, substance abuse, mental health and chronic illness. At River Ridge Treatment Center, our female clients often present with complex histories of these issues.

Our New Look Means New Opportunities for You

January 17, 2012     Gary Enos, Editor
Welcome to our new Addiction Professional website, designed to enhance our readers’ opportunities to learn and to engage. We trust that if you have visited our site before, you will find that our new design organizes our content in a more intuitive, user-friendly fashion.