Elements Behavioral Health Announces Launch of Addiction.com

LONG BEACH, Calif., May 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Addiction.com, a new website launched by Elements Behavioral Health, is positioned to be the leading online destination for those dealing with chemical and process addictions of all types, the millions of Americans living in recovery, and the many more who love those struggling with addiction and mental disorders.

"Addiction is one of the biggest health crises of our time, and myths and misperceptions about this disease, how to treat it, and how to live a full life in recovery abound," says David Sack, MD, CEO of Elements Behavioral Health. "With Addiction.com we're creating a trustworthy, welcoming online destination – a community, really – that aims to bring the most current, accurate information and support to the people who need it most."

Visitors to Addiction.com will find:

• Daily news and information, created by a team of veteran journalists, on addiction to alcohol and other drugs; addictive or compulsive behaviors such as compulsive eating, hypersexuality, gambling and spending; and mental health
• A meeting finder with listings of over 140,000 support group meetings (including Alcoholics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Sexaholics Anonymous, Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, and Overeaters Anonymous, as well as 12-step alternatives such as SMART Recovery® meetings), offered in conjunction with the Cassava^SM recovery app
• A directory of mental health professionals who specialize in treating addiction
• Blogs by leading experts in addiction and mental health treatment
• Guidance on how to recognize addiction in oneself or a loved one and how to find help
• Informational videos by noted addiction experts as well as videos that incorporate humor as an element of recovery
• Infographics, polls, quizzes and recipes that support recovery

"Whose life hasn't been touched by addiction in some way?" asks Dr. Sack. "Whether you have struggled with addiction or you have a family member, friend or coworker who is in treatment or needs help, addiction is a problem affecting millions of Americans. Addiction.com makes it much easier for anyone whose life has been affected by addiction to stop searching and start recovering."

Addiction.com builds community, awareness and a better understanding of addiction as a chronic but treatable disease. According to statistics from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration's 2013 National Survey of Drug Use and Health:

• 24.6 million Americans ages 12 and older reported being current, past-month illicit drug users.
• 22.7 million Americans needed treatment for an alcohol or other drug use problem.
• Only 2.5 million of those who needed help actually received it at a specialty facility.

These statistics don't account for the millions of people struggling with behavioral addictions, or the estimated 23.5 million Americans who are in recovery from alcohol and other drug use disorders.

About Elements Behavioral Health

Addiction.com is owned by Elements Behavioral Health, an owner of a series of behavioral health programs located throughout the United States. The Elements Behavioral Health® family of programs offers comprehensive, innovative treatment for substance abuse, sexual addiction, trauma, eating disorders, and other mental health disorders. Through its programs, the company is committed to delivering clinically sophisticated treatment that promotes permanent lifestyle change, not only for the patient but for the entire family network. For more information, visit elementsbehavioralhealth.com. 

SOURCE Elements Behavioral Health

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