Addiction. Rehab. Detox. Cocaine. Heroin. Ecstasy. There existed a time when such words were taboo, when the knowledge of them came from a personal experience of some sort; that is, either an individual or a loved one found himself mired in substance
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
More and more, drug treatment centers are noticing that our nation’s children, in pursuit of the American Dream, have taken to prescription drugs in their efforts to meet and exceed the standards set for them. The drugs, meant to quell the effects fe
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,
Terri has worked in the field of nutrition for over twenty years. She first became passionate about contributing to the field of recovery twelve years ago, when she began specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. Since 2010, Terri has bran
Today, Paul Adams speaks with our Clinical Director, Dr. Maureen Knapik-Esposito. Maureen has a Doctorate in Family Therapy, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and a Certified Addictions Professional (CAP
All too often, addicted individuals choose to reject valuable, proven, free addiction recovery programs that have benefited millions in their struggles to recover from the diseases of alcoholism and addiction based on the suspicion that there is a re
Periodically, I’ll read a headline such as, “Official Seeking Source of Lethal Heroin Mixture” and I always have the same thought: was there ever such a thing as “safe” heroin? To refer to “lethal heroin” seems staggeringly r