American Addiction Centers in the News

In a recent article for Behavioral Health Business, Philip Van Guilder, Director of Community Affairs at American Addiction Centers, explores how employers are stepping up to support employees battling substance use disorders. With nearly 40 million U.S. adults affected by addiction, the workplace can no longer remain on the sidelines. “We’re in a transformative period,” […]

For many veterans, the wounds of war linger long after their service ends. In a powerful op-ed for Homeland Magazine, Dr. Lucas Trautman, Medical Director of Oxford Treatment Center’s veteran program, explores emerging hope on the front lines of PTSD treatment: psychedelic-assisted therapy. He highlights promising compounds like ketamine, ibogaine, and ayahuasca—not as quick fixes, […]

A Veteran’s battle doesn’t end upon the return home. They may hand in their rifle, but in many ways, the real battle is only beginning. In an op-ed for Homeland Magazine, Dr. Lucas Trautman, Medical Director at Oxford Treatment Center, explains the difficulties many Vets face as they reintegrate back into their civilian lives. According […]

Methadone is a proven, effective and FDA-approved medication for the treatment of opioid use disorder. However, even after decades of successful use, it continues to misunderstood. The falsely held belief that any medication use negates a person’s sobriety, combined with numerous myths around how methadone is used in treatment, keeps this medication shrouded in stigma […]

When it comes to addiction treatment, inpatient rehab is often deemed the best or only way to recover, while outpatient treatment is dismissed as the “lesser” option. However, outpatient treatment is an effective treatment option for many. It is also a fantastic continuing care option for those who have completed an inpatient program and want […]