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BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Dec. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the pandemic rages on, more people are turning to drugs and alcohol to cope. Provisional CDC data also shows overdose deaths are on the rise. With the majority of people starting their search for help online, American Addiction Centers has enhanced its Treatment Solutions website to help people connect easier to treatment resources. The website now provides users with medically reviewed information on substance use and step-by-step guidance...

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Dec. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Addiction Centers (AAC) announced today that it has successfully completed a financial restructuring process and emerged as a stronger company with limited debt, a robust balance sheet, and plans for long-term growth. Having reduced debt by approximately $500 million, AAC emerges with a capital structure that will ignite the next phase of growth for the nation’s largest company solely focused on fighting the disease of substance...

LAFAYETTE, N.J., Nov. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunrise House Treatment Center has expanded its medical team to include one of New Jersey’s top addiction specialists. Dr. Constantine Diakolios has detoxed more than 30,000 patients in his 15-year career, and is a 2018 fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, a distinction given to leading members in the field. He is also board certified in addiction medicine and was among the first physicians in the state to offer his patients...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recovery First Treatment Center, a leading provider of substance use treatment services in Florida, has partnered with Aventura Hospital and Medical Center to offer a rotation in addiction treatment for psychiatry residents. Future psychiatrists receive educational course work and hands-on training alongside the treatment center’s medical and clinical teams to further understand the distinctive care required in treating the disease of...

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Nov. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As we prepare to celebrate our nation’s heroes next week, American Addiction Centers (AAC) continues with its yearly tradition of offering free care to veterans who are impacted by the addiction crisis. Ten veterans will be eligible to receive 30 days of free care at AAC’s Desert Hope Treatment Center in Las Vegas. Desert Hope has a specialized program, Salute to Recovery, that was designed to meet the unique needs of veterans. With studies...

RIVERVIEW, Fla., Oct. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- River Oaks Treatment Center, a leading provider of substance use treatment in Florida and American Addiction Centers facility, has welcomed Audrey Jackson as the facility’s director of community affairs. For more than 10 years, Jackson honed her political acumen in her home state of Virginia. Some of her previous positions include acting as legislative director and campaign manager for a former member of the Virginia House of Delegates, and...

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Sept. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This week, marks the 20 year anniversary that Kevin Hines jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge and survived. In a five-part video series with American Addiction Centers, he is sharing his story to raise awareness about suicide and mental health. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. According to the CDC, suicide rates have increased 30% since 1999. Stigma often keeps people from seeking help. To learn about the...

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Sept. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laguna Treatment Hospital, a leading provider of substance use treatment services in Southern California, has been recognized by Newsweek magazine as one of the best addiction treatment centers in America. This distinction was only given to 200 centers nationwide and 55 in the state of California out of the thousands of treatment providers. “We are honored to receive acknowledgement of this magnitude,” said Marlon Rollins, Ph.D., CEO of...

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Sept. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of National Recovery Month, American Addiction Centers (AAC) is shining a light on its employees in recovery in its latest campaign, We Recover Together. Throughout the month, 25 AAC employees are sharing their personal recovery journeys on social media to provide hope to those struggling with addiction. At AAC, a sizable portion of the staff is in recovery from drugs and/or alcohol and combined they have more than 443,907 days in...

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Aug. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TV Sports Reporter Lauren Sisler is sharing her family’s struggle with addiction as part of American Addiction Centers’ (AAC) latest campaign in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31. The campaign, 11 Minutes and Counting, refers to a grim statistic. Every 11 minutes in the United States, someone dies from an opioid overdose. The week-long campaign kicks off today and features a series of educational videos, a...

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, Aug. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greenhouse Treatment Center, a leading provider of substance use treatment services in Texas, is hosting a virtual CEU event for mental health and medical professionals on therapeutic experiential models in a presentation titled, “Expanding Your Therapeutic Horizons.” August’s CEU event will be hosted by Linda Doutre, LPC-S, LFMT-S. Attendees will earn one CEU credit. The continuing education event will take place on Friday, August 14...

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., July 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With overdose deaths on the rise across the country, American Addiction Centers (AAC), a leading provider of substance use treatment services, is adding another lifeline for those turning to substances to cope during the pandemic. The website, Addiction-Treatment , provides users with critical resources to help them identify if they have a problem and the actionable steps they can take right away to get on the path to recovery. “The majority...

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., July 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Addiction Labs , a premium toxicology lab, is working to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Middle Tennessee by offering community testing with turnaround times between 24 hours and the end of the next day. Businesses, hospitals, schools and other organizations can also request to have testing conducted on-site at their facilities. Addiction Labs’ COVID-19 testing is FDA-approved and has a 99% accuracy rate, which is higher than most standard...

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, July 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greenhouse Treatment Center, a leading provider of substance use treatment services in Texas, will host another virtual CEU event for medical and mental health professionals on the topic of COVID-19 and its relation to domestic violence. July’s CEU event will be hosted by Lisa A. Hinson, LCDC, NCAC, CAI, who will deliver a presentation titled, “The Impact of COVID-19 and Increase of Domestic Violence.” Attendees will earn one CEU...

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., July 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The stigma associated with addiction and mental health is one of the barriers that keeps people from seeking treatment. The risk of going untreated can be dire for some people. In 2018 alone, there were more than 68,000 overdose deaths in the United States. That’s why the NFL Alumni Association (NFLA) and American Addiction Centers (AAC) have teamed up to raise public awareness through a new social campaign. As part of the campaign, former...

RIVERVIEW, Fla., June 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the nation continues to battle an opioid crisis, River Oaks Treatment Center has begun training the next generation of doctors on how to effectively treat the disease of addiction. Under the sponsorship of HCA Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME Programs, River Oaks, in collaboration with Brandon Regional Hospital, has been approved to start a clinical fellowship program in Addiction Medicine at the facility. River Oaks’ program...

With Treatment Operations Unaffected, AAC Will Continue Provid ing High-Quality Patient Care Company Recapitalizes with I nitial $62.5 M in I ncremental F i nancing & Lower Debt Cost to Better Position the Company and Its Treatment Facilities for Long-Term Growth AAC & Its Treatment Facilities Positioned for Long-Term Growth BRENTWOOD, Tenn., June 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AAC Holdings, Inc. (“AAC” or the “Company”) (OTC: AACH), a leading provider of inpatient and outpatient substance...

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., June 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At a time when overdose deaths are spiking across the country, American Addiction Centers ’ new App provides its alumni a convenient way to connect to a supportive recovery community, access tools and resources, and get insight from addiction treatment experts as they continue on their recovery journey post-treatment. Research has shown that one of the ways to avoid a relapse is to have a positive support network, which is one of the key...

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, June 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greenhouse Treatment Center, a leading provider of substance use treatment services in Texas, continues its virtual continuing education series designed for mental health and medical professionals throughout the state of Texas. June’s CEU event will be hosted by Jeremy Edge, a licensed professional counselor and owner of a private practice called Escapingthe.com, PLLC, who will deliver a presentation entitled, “A Gamer’s World:...

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, April 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greenhouse Treatment Center, a leading provider of substance use treatment services in Texas, will host a virtual continuing education event available to mental health and medical professionals throughout the state. May’s event will be hosted by Dr. Steffanie Grossman, a licensed psychologist and animal-assisted therapist, who will deliver a presentation entitled, “Supporting Trans* and Gender Expansive Clients: Unique Considerations...