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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ”Addiction Talk," the award-winning recovery podcast from American Addiction Centers, recently welcomed Rod Espudo, a former interventionist from A&E's hit show "Intervention" to the show. In a candid conversation with host Joy Sutton, Rod shared his personal journey of addiction and recovery, offering valuable insights into how families can support their loved ones struggling with addiction.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Oct. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an effort to increase access to care for Veterans, American Addiction Centers (AAC) has appointed Sazha Alexandra Ramos as its new Vice President of Military and Veteran Affairs. Ramos brings her background as a licensed social worker to the role, as well as more than a decade of experience working with Veterans in the behavioral health industry and government sector. As a Navy Veteran with nearly 10 years in recovery herself, Ramos has made it her personal mission to ensure other Veterans struggling with addiction and mental health don’t fall through the cracks.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., July 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Addiction Centers (AAC) is pleased to announce the expansion of its leadership team with the addition of three distinguished executives. Each new leader brings a wealth of experience in the behavioral healthcare industry, along with a deep commitment to supporting individuals in need of addiction treatment and mental health services. The new appointments include Shelley Plemons, M.S., as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Growth; Tikisha Ousley, MBA, as Vice President of Organizational Engagement; and Joy Sutton, M.Ed., as Vice President of Brand and Communications.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., July 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Addiction Centers (AAC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Melanie Haber, M.A., to the role of Chief Marketing Officer. With over 15 years of experience in building and leading top performing brand, communications, and marketing teams, Melanie's appointment signifies AAC's commitment to retaining and hiring the most skilled talent in the industry.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the nation observes Fentanyl Awareness Day on May 7, American Addiction Centers (AAC) is committed to raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and providing a lifeline to those in need through its new website, FentaylSupport.org. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, has become a major contributor to the ongoing opioid epidemic, with overdose deaths steadily increasing since 2012. In 2022 alone, synthetic opioid overdose deaths, predominantly involving fentanyl, reached a staggering 73,654 deaths.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Addiction Centers (AAC) announced today the promotion of two of its healthcare executives, Dr. David Hans and Ellen-Jo Boschert, to the role of Chief Executive Officer of the company. They succeed the former CEO, Dr. Tom Britton. AAC thanks Dr. Britton for his leadership and contribution to the company’s success.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Addiction Centers is pleased to announce that Laguna Treatment Hospital has once again made it on Newsweek's yearly list of America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers, marking the fourth consecutive year that the facility has earned this recognition. The exclusive list of 2023 winners was compiled in partnership with Statista Inc., a research firm, and evaluated by thousands of medical experts including therapists, counselors, medical doctors, administrators, and staff working in addiction treatment facilities. Newsweek's evaluation criteria included quality of service, reputation, and accreditation relative to in-state competition.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- “Addiction Talk Live,” a groundbreaking online talk show hosted by American Addiction Centers (AAC), has won a 2023 Telly Award for unscripted web series. The Telly awards recognize excellence in video and television across all screens and is one of the most prestigious honors in the industry. This year's recognition for the show comes in the silver category, a step up from the bronze category the show was awarded last year in its first season. The series features real people in recovery, including celebrities, sharing their stories of addiction, treatment, and recovery in a candid and unscripted format.

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BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Oct. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Addiction Centers (AAC) announced today that Ellen-Jo (EJ) Boschert has been appointed as AAC's Chief Operating Officer, effective October 17, 2022. With more than 30 years of experience supporting numerous multi-site/multi-state healthcare organizations, Ellen-Jo has a proven track record in fostering change management, building successful teams, and shaping and strengthening company culture. As COO for AAC, she will provide leadership and strategic direction for the organization, while guiding the company’s development and building upon its commitment to deliver the highest levels of patient care.