AAC Holdings to Open New Detoxification Unit in New Orleans East Hospital

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Sept. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- AAC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAC) has received licensure for its new Townsend Recovery Center New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 36-bed facility, which is leased from New Orleans East Hospital, is scheduled to open on October 9, 2017.

Located on the 5^th floor of the hospital, Townsend Recovery Center New Orleans will offer 36 beds, provide detoxification and residential treatment services and will be operated by Townsend clinical staff.

"We are proud to work with New Orleans East Hospital to fill a critical community need," noted Michael Cartwright, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AAC Holdings, Inc. "It is our mission to transform lives. We know that a long-term recovery is possible and that there is hope for those affected by this disease. The additional beds will enable us to support Townsend Treatment Centers and Townsend Outpatient Center as well as other treatment providers in Louisiana."

Townsend, part of the American Addiction Centers' family of treatment centers, is a leading provider of treatment services in south Louisiana and is known for its innovative treatment model - The Townsend Way. This personalized treatment approach includes addressing the genetic components of addiction and utilizing pharmacogenetics to give physicians vital information about which medications will be most useful for each patient.  

About New Orleans East Hospital

Built in 2014, the 80-bed New Orleans East Hospital is situated on the site of the former Pendleton Memorial Methodist Hospital that was devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The hospital is operated by Louisiana Children's Medical Center.

About American Addiction Centers

American Addiction Centers 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.

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SOURCE AAC Holdings, Inc.

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