BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Dec. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- American
Addiction Centers (NYSE: AAC), a leading national provider of
drug and alcohol addiction treatment services, announces a new
partnership with Young People In Recovery (YPR), an organization
that provides resources and services to the recovery community. The
two organizations will work together to ensure that young people in
particular struggling with addiction are able to research and find
quality addiction treatment options online.
In addition to providing treatment to tens of thousands of
individuals struggling from substance abuse issues, AAC operates
websites that provide directories of treatment centers and
information about the disease of addiction, such as rehabs.com and
recovery.org. AAC's online directories include more than 1,500
listings for independent treatment centers and those listings have
led to more than 1.8 million calls to non-AAC treatment providers
by people searching for help. YPR will provide expertise on how
young individuals seek and access treatment through online
resources and will recommend best practices to adopt. The
partnership also comes at a vital time, as recent data has found
that approximately one out of every six young adults between
the ages of 18 and 25 has battled a substance use disorder.
"With Young People In Recovery as our partner, American
Addiction Centers is even better positioned to help those seeking
treatment options online find the help they need," said
Stephen Ebbett, chief digital and
marketing officer of American Addiction Centers. "We know that a
majority of people begin their search for help online. That's
especially true for the younger generation of digital natives. Our
partnership with YPR will ensure we are always innovating to stay
ahead of the curve and make sure patients can easily find treatment
that's right for them."
"American Addiction Centers not only provides research-based,
clinically excellent treatment, but has a wealth of digital
resources that are second to none," said Justin Luke Riley, President and CEO of Young
People in Recovery. "AAC's websites play a critical role in
connecting young people to a variety of treatment options."
Research has found the majority of those who attend
addiction treatment centers start by looking for treatment centers
online. An AAC survey also found that 50 percent of respondents
under 35 indicated they search online to find treatment facilities,
and 60 percent of respondents under 45 said that they would not
choose a treatment provider if they were unable to find online
reviews.
With the shame and stigma surrounding addiction, online
directories and resources provide people brave enough to seek
treatment with convenience, privacy and autonomy. AAC has led the
conversation around the importance of ethical addiction industry
marketing practices by supporting legislation at the state and
federal levels that will protect patients.
About American Addiction Centers
American Addiction
Centers (NYSE: AAC) is a leading provider of inpatient and
outpatient substance abuse treatment services. We treat clients 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
AmericanAddictionCenters.org or follow us on Twitter
@AAC_Tweet.
About Young People in Recovery
YPR is a national
grassroots organization focused on peer-to-peer services for young
people in, or seeking, recovery. YPR aims to improve access to
treatment, education, employment and housing that sustains young
people in their recovery. By creating a national volunteer network
of young people in recovery, their families and friends, YPR
empowers young people to get involved in their communities by
providing them with the tools and support that will allow them to
take charge of their futures. For additional information, go to
www.youngpeopleinrecovery.org.
Contact
For American Addiction
Centers:
Joy Sutton,
615-727-8407
jsutton@contactaac.com
For Young People in Recovery
Hugh Guill
hugh.guill@youngpeopleinrecovery.org
Michael Miller
michael.miller@youngpeopleinrecovery.org
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