Caron Treatment Centers

Our presentation with Independence Blue Cross at Rx Drug Summit is only a week away! Join us on Thursday, April 8, as Caron’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joseph Garbely, and Independence Blue Cross’ Executive Vice President of Facilitated Health and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Richard L. Snyder, highlight the benefits of value-based treatment models. Learn more and register here: https://www.eventscribe.com/2021/RxSummit2021/index.asp #RxSummit2021

Caron Treatment Centers is proud to sponsor the Federation of State Physician Health Programs, INC (FSPHP)’s Virtual Conference! If you’re attending, join us on April 8 at 2:15 pm for our breakout session, Improving Self-Awareness to Support Case Management Strategies Among PHPs, hosted by Caron’s Dr. Maggie Tipton, Dr. Greg Gable, and Kathy Moore. Learn more about the conference here: https://www.fsphp.org/2021-fsphp-virtual-education-conferen

As #WomensHistoryMonth comes to a close, it’s important to recognize the barriers women face to entering treatment, the unique challenges they face once they leave treatment, and how relapse-specific programs can help them achieve long-term recovery. Erin Goodhart, Caron’s Senior Clinical Director of Women’s Services & Supervisor of Family Services, shares more in a recent webinar below.

Join us on April 6 for a webinar with MusiCares in memory of Neil Lasher! Featuring MusiCares Senior Director Harold Owens, Better Than Ezra frontman Kevin Griffin, John Hiatt, musician Leah Randi, and Caron’s Executive Vice President of Clinical Services David Rotenberg, we’ll chat about the impact the last year has had on the creative arts community. Register here: https://caron-org.zoom.us//regis/WN_Bif0VJ86RjS_mKqwEWB3Xw

We’re excited to share that Chantal Jauvin - Author, whose husband Bill is a Caron alum, recently published her book, Love Without Martinis: How Couples Build Healthy Relationships in Recovery, Based on Real Stories. This groundbreaking book shares the stories of couples working through recovery together, utilizing five year’s worth of interviews with substance use disorder specialists and dozens of couples. Using these true stories, Jauvin models for readers how couples in recovery can go from dysfunctional and codependent to healthy, functioning relationships if they commit to doing the hard work. Learn more here: https://chantaljauvin.com/product/love-without-martinis/

Caron Treatment Centers would like to wish our followers a colorful and joyous Holi! May you and your loved ones find success, happiness and prosperity always.

For a job that is already considered high stress, COVID-19 has added an extra layer, this one perhaps a bit more emotional and one that can weigh on healthcare providers. WKYT highlights the toll that the pandemic is taking on frontline workers’ mental health below.

"There's no more important influence on drug prevention than the parent." Caron’s Director of Community Education, Christine Storm, highlights how parents and guardians can tackle vaping and substance use with adolescents below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfDJjnmrwf4

Happy New Year from Caron Treatment Centers! As we usher in 2021 and celebrate the promise of new beginnings, we’d like to reiterate our commitment to our community. No matter what this year brings, we’re here for you.

In a blog post from 2019, Caron’s CEO-elect, Brad Sorte, shares why the sober curious movement is a bridge to wellness and raising awareness about how substances impact our lives.

Did you know that 57% of fatally injured drivers had alcohol and/or other drugs in their system at the time of their death? Via the NHTSA. #NIDPM

From a rise in DUI arrests to risks related to COVID, Dr. Anthony Campo, Caron Florida’s Medical Director, makes the case for celebrating New Year’s Eve quietly and safely.

ICYMI - Caron Board Member Zac Clark and Tayshia Adams are engaged! #TheBachelorette : The Bachelorette

Caron’s Director of Psychological Services, Dr. Maggie Tipton, weighs in on grieving your pre-pandemic life in HuffPost below.

ICYMI, our Corporate Director of Alumni Relations, Amy Durham, spoke with the Washington Post about how virtual support groups are filling a critical need for those in recovery during social distancing.

With the holidays in full swing, it’s even more important to be mindful of the dangers of excessive drinking. Our Medical Director Dr. Dean Drosnes spoke with Healthline earlier this year about the rise in alcohol consumption during the pandemic. Read his thoughts below.

According to the NHTSA, every two minutes, a person is injured in a drunk driving crash every two minutes. Throughout National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, we’ll share statistics and research highlighting the disastrous consequences of drunk and drugged driving. #NIDPM

Today we celebrate the men and women who bravely serve our country. Please join us in honoring our nation’s heroes for Veterans Day!

While this holiday season is unlike any other, there are still ways to cultivate feelings of joy by mindfully engaging in small, positive acts. https://www.caron.org/bl/reclaiming-joy-this-holiday-season

What is a Hub and Spoke model of care, and how does it aid @Penn State Health in treating opioid use disorders? Join us on Wednesday, November 11 to hear from Dr. Sarah Kawasaki, Director of Addiction Services and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Internal Medicine at Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, as she shares her expert insights during our virtual 5th Annual Addiction Research Symposium. ... Register here: https://elearning.asam.org//caron-treatment-centers-5th-an

First responders serve our communities every day, but who helps them when they struggle? Like other professions, first responders face unique challenges in their line of work and experience higher rates of substance use disorder, mental illness and suicide than the general public. Clare Seletsky, a Clinical Supervisor in our First Responders Program, explains why first responders need specialized substance use disorder treatment in our blog: https://www.caron.org//why-first-responders-need-specializ

There’s a lot of talk about feelings of anxiety or depression right now, but what many patients are actually experiencing is grief. Grief isn’t just reserved for the death of a loved one in reality, it’s possible to experience grief over the loss of anything, especially the loss of something that threatens our sense of self. As patients continue to navigate life in the time of COVID-19, it’s important to help them accurately name the emotions they’re feeling so that they don’t find themselves stuck in them. Read more: https://www.caron.org//feeling-grief-over-the-loss-of-norm

More than 40 states have reported increases in opioid-related deaths since the start of the pandemic, according to the American Medical Association (AMA). ABC News shares how COVID-19 is exacerbating issues like suicide and opioid use below.

The psychological impacts of COVID-19 will likely linger long after social distancing ends. According to new research highlighted in Treatment Magazine, the pandemic will have long-term psychological effects, including behavioral health and substance use disorders.

Our 5th Annual Atlanta Sliders and Sweets Golf Tournament is next week! Join us on Tuesday, November 10 at the Ansley Golf Club’s Settindown Creek Course in Roswell, GA, as we raise money for treatment scholarships for teens and young adults in the Atlanta area. Register for the tournament here: https://www.caron.org/events/119618497145

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s virtual New York Gala! Because of your generosity, we were able to raise over $1.2 million, which benefits those seeking treatment services in the New York region and supports clinical research. If you weren’t able to attend this year’s gala, you can rewatch the virtual celebration below.

Substance use and behavioral disorders thrive in isolation, and the pandemic has amplified these issues. As we head into the holidays, many more people will struggle with shopping addiction. From month-long Black Friday sales to the expectation to purchase gifts for loved ones, the continued normalization of excessive consumption can make it easier for people to rationalize unhealthy and unsustainable habits. In our latest blog, Ryan Hanson, the Executive Director of Caron Renaissance, highlights the warning signs of online shopping addiction and how individuals can seek help: https://www.caron.org//when-online-shopping-becomes-the-bi

Mothers are more stressed than ever, and the quality of their sleep is taking a hit. According to new research shared in Psychiatry and Behavioral Learning Network, the rate of maternal insomnia has more than doubled during the pandemic, and anxiety amongst mothers with young children is on the rise: https://www.psychcongress.com//mothers-report-more-anxiety

With marijuana legalization on the ballot in multiple states this year, it’s critical that voters keep in mind the many dangers the drug can pose, especially in adolescents and those with pre-existing psychotic or depressive disorders. We highlight the need for additional research on the effects of long-term marijuana use in our blog: https://www.caron.org/blog/hard-facts-on-marijuana

We’re only a month away from our 21st annual Greater Philadelphia Gala! This year, we’ve set a goal of raising $1 million to help fund treatment scholarships, the opening of The Keele Center in Florida, and addiction medicine research. We hope you’ll join us for this celebration of family and recovery as we continue to work to save the lives of those affected by substance use disorder. ... For more information on this year’s gala and to make a donation, click here: https://www.caron.org/events/120371619755

Addiction Professional recently shared how our Semester of Support program offers college students struggling with anxiety, depression and pent-up isolation due to COVID-19 holistic treatment and therapy. Learn more below.

One of the biggest challenges in addressing substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions is the tendency for providers to focus exclusively on the mental health side of the picture, or exclusively on the substance use side. Our Associate Medical Director Dr. Adam Scioli explains why an integrated treatment approach is the most effective way to achieve long-term recovery: https://www.caron.org//can-the-medicines-you-take-keep-you