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Addiction Treatment Atlanta
Addiction treatment in Atlanta has come a long way especially as it applies to the GLBT community. For years the gay community, as large as it was in Atlanta, seemed to receive little attention as it applied to addiction treatment. It seemed as though Atlanta addiction treatment was completely geared to the heterosexual community.
While [...]
What is drug addiction treatment?
There are many addictive drugs, and addiction treatments for specific drugs can differ. Addiction Treatment also varies depending on the characteristics of the patient.
Problems associated with an individual’s drug addiction can vary significantly. People who are addicted to drugs come from all walks of life. Many suffer from mental health, occupational, health, or social problems [...]
Top Ten Drug Movies ? Rated by a Drug Addict
Am I a drug addict? Yes I am, although I haven?t used in nearly 5 days. That?s actually an achievement for me. They say you need to take your mind off of the drugs, off of using, stop hanging out with the same people, pick up a new hobby?all of those things sound [...]
Drug Addiction Relapse
One of the many problems people face in addiction treatment today is relapse, and the idea that relapse is a part of recovery. But what we need to understand and believe is that relapse is not a part of recovery. It?s just a dangerous slogan that is based on myth, and it only gives people [...]
Residential Treatment Centers
My addiction problem progressed slowly over such long period of time it was difficult to admit I had a problem. I graduated from a good university had a good job and married a wonderful woman. We had two children and a good social life and owned a home in an upscale neighbor hood. I was [...]
Medical Staff
- Dr. Martin Zfaz
Medical Director - Dr. Martin Zfaz is a physician at Lakeview Health Systems. Involved in the field of addiction treatment for the last 22 years, Dr. Zfaz is certified by the American Medical Society on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependencies, is a member of the National Council on Alcoholism, as well as, International Council of Alcoholism and Addiction Medicine. Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Zfaz has also been a preferred addiction treatment provider for the Texas Rangers, Cincinnati Reds and the Commissioner of Baseball's Assistance Team. Dr. Zfaz graduated from "Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico" 1961. Obtained Board Certification in Addictionology in 1987. Is a member of the American Medical Association on Alcoholism and other Drug Dependancies.
- Dr. Raul Soto-Acosta
Psychiatrist - Dr. Acosta completed his psychiatric residency at Albert Einstein's College of Medicine in 1993. A board certified psychiatrist and a member of the American Psychiatric Association, Dr. Acosta provides the patients at Lakeview Health Systems with any psychiatric support they may require. Dr. Acosta has been a member of the Lakeview family for the last three years.
- Jim Matney, L.M.H.C., C.A.P.
Staff Development and Compliance Director - Jim Matney is Lakeview Health Systems' Staff Development and Compliance Director. Mr. Matney, who has been working in the field of addiction treatment for the past 15 years, is a certified addiction professional and licensed mental health counselor. Jim has been with the Lakeview family since its inception.
- Lynn Powell, LCSW
Clinical Director - Lynn Powell is Lakeview Health Systems' Clinical Director and has been in the field of addiction and mental health counseling for the last 25 years. With a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation and a Master's in mental health counseling, Lynn brings a wonderful blend of experience to the Lakeview Health program. Lynn has been with Lakeview Health Systems for the last four years, receiving numerous accommodations, which resulted in her promotion from primary therapist to her current role as Clinical Director.
- Krista Plandel
Director of Human Resources - Graduated from the University of Washington in 1994 with a BA degree, Psychology. In 1999 Earned her Certificate in Human Resource Management from Linfield College. In 2002 recieved her Professional in Human Resources, PHR, from the Society of Human Resource Manangement.
- Marianne Scheiner
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - Marianne Scheiner, 1982, BSN from Adelphi University, 1996 Masters of Science in Health - Addictions and Mental Health Counselling from University of North Florida. 1996, completed requirements for ARNP license. from the University of Florida.
- Amy Daly
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - BSN from Adelphi University in 1977. MSN, Clinical Nurse Specialist Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 1987. Completed requirements for certification as an ARNP in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.
- Terri Gnann
After Care Director - BS in Applied Sociology form Georgia Southern University, 1984
- Kacie Sasser
Director of Nursing - In 1998 recieved BS in Nursing from Georgia Southern University, graduated Magna Cum Laude. Worked in a DON role for 8 years, (1 at LV).