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American Addiction Centers' Facility Launches Salute to Recovery Program to Help Veterans Struggling with Addiction


LAS VEGAS, May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Military Appreciation Month, Desert Hope Treatment Center, an American Addiction Centers' (NYSE: AAC) facility and leading provider of substance use treatment services, is providing a lifeline to the countless veterans who suffer in silence with drug and/or alcohol addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. Through its new Salute to Recovery program, Desert Hope offers a specialized curriculum focused on addressing the unique challenges veterans and first responders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and helping them navigate the path to recovery.

"We want veterans to know that reaching out for help takes enormous courage," said Ambrozino Storr, CEO of Desert Hope Treatment Center. "Veterans often have a lot of pride and it can be challenging for them to be vulnerable when society views them as heroes. We consider it an honor to provide these veterans a safe space to find hope and healing."

According to a study conducted by Desert Hope's parent company, American Addiction Centers, on the state of veterans mental health and substance abuse:

Desert Hope Treatment Center is a designated Veterans Choice Provider, which means veterans may qualify to have their care covered through the Veterans Administration. Many of the staff who lead the program are veterans themselves.

"The patients spend the majority of their time in group therapy sessions with other veterans," said Angela La Luzerne, program manager. "We even have an area on campus that is dedicated to veterans and first responders, allowing them to connect and bond on their terms. We've found that this builds trust and camaraderie among the patients and helps to break down walls that can hinder the treatment process. It can also create a sense of belonging and community, which can often be difficult for veterans when returning to civilian life."

With the Salute to Recovery curriculum veterans learn about the disease of addiction and the coping skills required for a life in recovery. Therapy types include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Narrative Therapy, a process where patients learn to change the narrative of their life's story by focusing on their strengths and abilities. In some cases, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a psychotherapy treatment for those dealing with trauma, is also utilized.

"We want them to know they are not alone in this fight," said Storr. "We salute these veterans for serving our country and for having the courage to get help. They've sacrificed for our nation and now it's our privilege to serve them."

About Desert Hope Treatment Center
Desert Hope Treatment Center is a part of the American Addiction Centers (AAC) family of treatment centers. AAC is a leading provider of inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment services. We treat patients who are struggling with drug addiction, alcohol addiction and co-occurring mental/behavioral health issues. We currently operate substance abuse treatment facilities located throughout the United States. These facilities are focused on delivering effective clinical care and treatment solutions. For more information, please find us at www.DesertHopeTreatment.com or follow us on Twitter.

CONTACT: Joy Sutton, 1-615-727-8407, [email protected]

SOURCE American Addiction Centers


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