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Teen Internet Drug and Alcohol Treatment: Country’s First Launched in San Jose
TEEN INTERNET DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT: COUNTRY'S FIRST LAUNCHED IN SAN JOSE BY FORMER US DRUG CZAR, SCHOOL OFFICIALS, ANTI-DRUG LEADERS, TEENS, AND CRC HEALTH CORP. CEO BARRY KARLIN AND FORMER US DRUG CZAR, GEN. BARRY MCCAFFREY JOIN TEENS, SCHOOLS, ANTI-DRUG LEADERS IN ANNOUNCING AND DEMONSTRATING PROGRAM CRC also announces Extremely Positive Results of First Year's "eGetgoing" Adult Internet Drug and Alcohol Treatment, "eGetgoing" Merger into Comprehensive National Treatment Program of full CRC Health Corporation, and CRC ...
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CRC Health Group Names R. Andrew Eckert New CEO
CUPERTINO, Calif. – December 16, 2010 – CRC Health Corporation, a leading provider of substance abuse treatment and adolescent youth services, today announced that R. Andrew Eckert has been appointed the company’s new Chief Executive Officer effective January 3, 2011. CRC previously announced that Barry Karlin, the current CEO and a co-founder of the company, had decided to step down and would continue to serve on the Board of Directors after the selection of his ...
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Former Drug Czar Barry McCaffrey Congratulates FDA and CRC for Adopting Science-Based New Approach to Reduce National Drug Treatment Gap
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 12, 2010 CONTACT: Bob Weiner 301-283-0821/202-306-1200 or Kristen Hayes 949-589-1765/562-229-2204 FDA’S JUST APPROVED MONTHLY DRUG TREATMENT WITH VIVITROL COULD BE “GAME CHANGER,” SAYS COUNTRY’S LARGEST DRUG TREATMENT RECOVERY PRESIDENT, CRC’S JERRY RHODES; PROVIDES ADDICTS “ONE DECISION A MONTH INSTEAD OF 30” Former Drug Czar Barry McCaffrey Congratulates FDA and CRC for Adopting Science-Based New Approach to Reduce National Drug Treatment Gap; CRC Health Group to Include Vivitrol among Treatment Options for Opioid ...
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CRC Health Group Welcomes Linda Fisk as Senior Vice President of Internet Marketing
CRC Health Group Welcomes Linda Fisk as Senior Vice President of Internet Marketing (November 2, 2009 - Cupertino, CA) - CRC Health Group, the nation's largest provider of behavioral health services, today announced the hiring of Linda Fisk as Senior Vice President of Internet Marketing. Fisk brings to the position over 20 years of experience in marketing, advertising, research and public relations, including more than eight years in online marketing. Previously, Fisk served as Vice President of ...
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It’s All Harm Reduction
On Friday, July 24th, the Southern California Harm Reduction Summit: "It's All Harm Reduction" conference was held at the California Endowment building in Los Angeles. CRC's Shahan Suzmeyen was one of the organizers of the conference that enabled providers from all parts of southern California to present on the Harm Reduction Model and how it interfaces with traditional social model programs. Attendees had the opportunity to attend workshops throughout the day. ...
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Meet Me In Saint Louis!
You are probably familiar with Sober Living, one of CRC's residential facilities located on the beach in Newport Beach , California. But you'll probably be surprised to know that Sober Living has a location in the heartland of the United States - St. Louis, Missouri. The Sober Living Midwest office is run by Tib Albach who has been a resource for the greater St. Louis area for several years. Tib and his staff (including office manager ...
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Bayside Marin Welcomes New Executive Director
Pamela brings to Bayside her expertise in multi-disciplinary treatment for addiction, mental health disorders, eating disorders and other process addictions. She also specializes in treating post traumatic stress disorder as well as individuals who chronically relapse. Having worked in some of the most respected and effective treatment centers in the country, Pamela knows how important it is to develop an individualized treatment plan that thoughtfully engages a client's support system outside of the residential environment, ...
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Miss America 2008 Visits Sober Living by the Sea, Speaks to Clients about Her Own Battle with an Eating Disorder
Sober Living by the Sea recently welcomed Miss America 2008, Kirsten Haglund, with a special luncheon and tours of each of the facilities. Kirsten then spoke to residents about her own struggle to overcome anorexia. As Miss America, Kirsten has traveled the country creating an awareness and open dialogue about eating disorders in entertainment media, the fashion and beauty industries, and with the many young women who look to Miss America as a role model. Kirsten's ...
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Burkwood Treatment Center featured in Behavioral Healthcare Journal
Candace Clausen appointed to Executive Director of Burkwood Treatment Center in Hudson, WI. A veteran of 33 years as a recovery and addiction counselor, interventionist, and executive, Candace Clausen, MBA, CADAC, ICADC, has worked in a variety of settings, in large and small facilities everywhere from Alaska to Greece. Her new position as Executive Director of Burkwood Treatment Center brings Clausen back home to the Midwest, where her career began. Clausen is honored to have received the ...
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Wellness Resource Center Welcomes New Executive Director, Paul Reed
Wellness Resource Center, a treatment center for men and women dealing with addictive disorders and co-occurring mental health issues, is pleased to announce the appointment of new Executive Director, Paul Reed, LCSW. Paul Reed is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in clinical and administrative positions. He began his clinical career at Miami Children's Hospital, then progressed to Program Director and Executive Director in several residential mental health facilities in Florida ...