Doreen Hunziker is the House Manager at Alternatives in Treatment. Q: Doreen, your 22 years at Alternatives In Treatment makes you the most tenured employee. How does that feel? A: I compare it to watching a child become an adult. The maturation
Recently, our CEO David Michael celebrated an exciting milestone: his twentieth anniversary with Alternatives in Treatment. And all of David’s well-deserved fanfare led to us to discover something special about the rest of our staff. It turns out tha
by Keith Berger Each time I see the latest drug and alcohol rehab roll call while standing in a checkout line, I cringe at the lack of confidentiality and wonder whether many of these “attempts at sobriety” are much more than public relat
In the treatment of substance abuse, there is an underlying truth that doesn’t often allow itself to be readily seen among rehab or detox or the twelve steps or the myriad other drug and alcohol treatment options in existence. Many times, the message
Choosing to seek help in combating the disease of substance abuse may be one of the more difficult and equally meaningful decisions an addict will ever make. Opting for treatment is tantamount to opting for life, for a fresh start to an existence tha
Brianne Messisco is the Office Manager for Alternatives in Treatment. Q: Brianne, how long have you worked at Alternatives? A: Coming up on nine years. Q: What positions have you held in that time? A: I have had a couple different positions here at A
Paul Adams first went “Behind the Scenes with Keith Berger (Part 1)” last week. This week, he concludes his conversation with our Admissions Coordinator. Paul: I’m sure that you experience some significant challenges. How do you like to handle that
Today, Paul Adams speaks with our Admissions Coordinator, Keith Berger. Keith has been with Alternatives in Treatment for seventeen years and has done extensive work in helping patients take the necessary steps toward treatment and recovery. Paul: K
CEO David Michael When asked to explain Gratitude Night to someone who’s never experienced it, I’m often at a loss. To succinctly describe what Gratitude Night is, in terms of its purpose and importance, is almost impossible. The meaningfulness of
The Alternatives in Treatment staff is excitedly preparing for this year’s Annual Gratitude Night festivities. It is with great pleasure that we celebrate this opportunity to unite with our Alumni. Join us for an evening of food, fellowship,