American Addiction Centers in the News

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Lawrence Weinstein, was featured in Romper in a piece about hangovers and the effect they can have during different times of the day. “Alcohol absolutely affects the body differently depending on the time of day you drink, and it is all because of the body’s circadian rhythm,” says Dr. Weinstein. “Most […]

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Lawrence Weinstein, and Greenhouse Treatment Center Medical Director, Dr. Casey Green, were featured in a Bustle article about the difference between stress and toxic stress and the effects they both have. According to Dr. Weinstein, “Normal stress will cease after the occurrence is over – it tends to be self-limiting. Toxic […]

AAC’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Lawrence Weinstein, penned an article with the reminder that although we are experiencing a devastating opioid crisis, alcohol is still the country’s most used substance. New data shows that admissions for alcohol abuse here at AAC has continued to increase over time, from 39.1% of total admissions in 2014 to […]

  Laguna Treatment Center, a leading provider of substance use treatment services in Orange County, is hosting a free community event on the topic of underage drinking and its effects on teens and young adults. “From Underage Drinking to Addiction: Stories and Stats We Can’t Ignore” is set for Monday, April 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.at the Norman […]

AAC’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Lawrence Weinstein, was featured in Lifehacker in a piece offering tips to parents on how to speak to their teen about marijuana. With marijuana being depicted and perceived in a much different fashion than previous generations, the article give ideas on effective ways to converse with adolescents and begin an […]