American Addiction Centers in the News

Greenhouse Treatment Center, an American Addiction Centers facility and leading substance use provider in Texas, has introduced the Licensed Professionals Treatment Program designed to address the unique issues and specific needs of specialists in various occupations. Designed for credentialed professionals, this program focuses on the specific recovery challenges this population may face while equipping them […]

Freedom from addiction is possible. That’s the message American Addiction Centers (AAC) will spread this Veterans Day in hopes of encouraging more veterans to seek help. Studies indicate that one in 10 veterans has been diagnosed with a substance use disorder. However, AAC believes there may be even more of our nation’s heroes who are hesitant to […]

AAC Chief Medical Director, Dr. Lawrence Weinstein, penned an op-ed describing the risks associated with long-term benzodiazepine use and when to be concerned. Xanax is the most commonly prescribed benzodiazepine in the country and one of the top 25 most prescribed medications. Patients often receive this medication to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic attacks […]

Greenhouse Treatment Center, a leading substance use treatment facility in Texas, is providing extra support to patients who have recently completed treatment with the introduction of MAP Health Management. This relapse prevention support service is offered to all patients in the event that acute support is needed when feeling challenged in recovery. Addiction is a […]

AAC Medical Editor and nationally registered emergency medical technician, Ryan Kelley, contributed a piece on the physical and emotional toll associated with First Responders and their line of work. Depression and PTSD affect 30% of first responders, compared with 20% of the general population, and 37% of fire and EMS professionals have contemplated suicide compared […]