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Aletheia House is a community-based organization that provides low-cost substance abuse treatment and prevention services in Birmingham, Alabama. They offer recovery services, HIV prevention, employment services, health care, and affordable housing opportunities.
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- Acute Care Registered Nurse
Ariella Belote, BSN, RN, has experience working as a nurse in outpatient alcohol and drug addiction treatment, where she worked with clients experiencing various dependencies. She also works to connect clients with local resources designed to support recovery on a daily basis. In addition, she works in acute care and is familiar with short and long term treatment for withdrawal and addiction, including the use of various medications.
Bridget has more than 10 years of professional writing experience, with roles in journalism and content creation. She built her background in health and wellness-related knowledge working for a variety of medical websites and has been published by WebMD, Princeton University, and Duquesne School of Nursing, among others. She has also written research pieces for several medical or nursing magazines, on topics spanning addiction recovery, mental health, holistic nursing, and prenatal health.
As a recent family medicine graduate, Dr. Katie Brown has a solid foundation in addiction medicine. She is certified to prescribe Suboxone for opioid use disorder and has treated many cases of substance use disorder in her clinic. She is particularly experienced in diagnosing and treating alcohol use disorder, as well as its complications.
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- General Practitioner
- Physician
Dr. Matthew N. Parker is a native of Lubbock, Texas and now lives in deep East Texas. He was trained at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and the Conroe Family Medicine Residency in Conroe, Texas. He's spent 20 years as a practicing physician, 15 of which have been spent treating patients with substance use disorders, in addition to practicing Family and Integrative Medicine. Dr. Parker is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He enjoys outdoor activities, playing music, and spending time with his fiancée and two teenage sons.
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- Author, Adjunct Professor
Susanne Reed has a PhD in Education and a Master's degree in Psychology. She worked for more than 20 years in the mental health and substance abuse fields as a counselor, director, and Addiction Counseling business owner. She has been a blog and article writer since 2016 for individual therapists, treatment facilities, sober living homes, and addiction specialists, as well as other industries. She is an adjunct professor in Psychology for a local college. She has been published in magazines such as Spotlight on Recovery, P31, and GRIT, and has written books that are available on Amazon.
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- Retired Physician, Writer
- Specialist in Internal Medicine
Dr. Alan Lucks is a specialist in Internal Medicine with over 30 years of clinical practice serving the New York community. After retirement, he has devoted his time to writing and painting in an attempt to broaden his artistic skills.
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- Case Manager, Therapist, Author
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- Therapist, Social Worker, Author
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- Clinical Mental Health Director & Author
Jillian F, MD is a board-certified Family Physician who enjoys full scope Family Medicine including obstetrics, and women's health, as well as caring for children and adults of all ages. She manages a number of health conditions including mental health and patients with a history of substance abuse.
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- Physician Assistant & Medical Writer
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- Board Certified Pediatrician
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- Addiction Recovery & Mental Health Author
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- National Account Representative for MRC
Nikki brings more than 10 years' experience in content and healthcare. She holds a Licensed Practical Nursing degree and a B.S. in Marketing. In recovery since 2010, Nikki understands addiction from both a personal and a clinical point of view, which helps her create content that truly impacts our audience.
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- Counselor, Expert Author, Podcaster
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- Registered Nurse, Health & Wellness Writer
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- Direct Primary Care Physician
Rita Milios, The Mind Mentor, is a recently retired psychotherapist, freelance writer, and author (recovery, mental health, spiritual growth), seminar leader, and podcaster from Kissimmee FL. She provided counseling in rehab facilities in Ohio and Florida, as well as in her private practice. Rita also served as a DOT Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) consultant.
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- Medical Information Professional
Sendra Yang received her Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Business Administration degrees from Wingate University School of Pharmacy. She has experience in the pharmaceutical industry, pharmacy education, and clinical practice. She has also been a medical writer, editor, and reviewer for consumer health and medical content, including materials relating to addiction and rehabilitation.
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- Author, Award - Winning Post - Secondary Teacher