Prescription painkiller overdoses killed nearly 15,000 people in the US in the year 2008. This is more than 3 times the 4,000 people killed by these drugs in 1999.

The number of Americans who died from overdoses of prescription painkillers more than tripled in the past decade...

Workers Comp - Hydrocodone BIT acetaminophen is included in more than 20 percent of the narcotics prescribed in the...

Narcotics Research - Thomson Reuters Health Poll, we asked Americans about their experience with narcotic painkillers...

Prescription Painkillers - An estimated 14,800 people died in the United States from painkiller overdoses in 2008...

Narcotics Research - The top 1 percent of narcotic users consume 40 percent of all narcotics," NCCI reported...

Workers Comp - In 2001, the average cost per claim for narcotics was $18 and has increased to $35 in 2009...

30.5% of respondents who reported using narcotic painkillers did so for chronic pain...

Narcotics Research - The top 10 percent of narcotic users in the workers' comp system consume 80 percent of all narcotics.

Prescription Painkillers - More people now die from painkillers than from heroin and cocaine combined.

8.2% of high school seniors reported past year use of Amphetamines in 2011, up from 6.6% in 2009...

Workers Comp - In 2001, 8% of medical claims received narcotics within 1 year from injury. By 2004 it was 11%, and by 2008...

NIDA - 90 days of treatment in a TC have significantly better outcomes on average than those who stay for shorter periods.

Nearly half a million emergency department visits in the year 2009 were due to people misusing or abusing pain killer prescription painkillers.

Report from the Center of Disease Control & Prevention states that Prescription Pain Medication kills more people each year than heroin and cocaine combined.

Journal of American Medical Association found the number of infants born with neonatal abstinence syndrome has tripled between 2000 and 2009.

Admissions & Outreach

Mark Greenberg, Vice President of Business Development
Mark Greenberg, Vice President of Business Development
Mark Greenberg is currently the Vice President of Business Development for Las Vegas Recovery Center.  His responsibilities include, business development, referral relations, public relations, alumni development, and admissions.

Significantly, Mark was for thirteen years, a Vice President of The Betty Ford Center where his achievements included the planning, design, and implementation of their Professional Recovery Program/Residential Day Treatment.  He also designed and developed their Business Development Department which became a main focus of his job responsibilities.  While with The Betty Ford Center, he served as both their Clinical Director and Vice Chairman of the medical and professional staff.

Mark has been a frequent guest speaker and has appeared on national television programs including “Good Morning America” and ESPN.  Mark holds the distinct honor of being selected four consecutive years to serve on the American Bar Association Commission Advisory Board on Lawyer Assistance Programs.

He was personally trained in crisis intervention by the late Vernon Johnson, founder of the Johnson Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has officiated in hundreds of interventions.  Mark earned his BA and MA in Behavioral Science from National University in San Diego.  He is also a graduate of the University of Minnesota’s Chemical Dependency Certification Program, and holds a life time instructor credential in Psychology with the California Community Colleges.  He has been a member of the American College of Addiction Treatment Administrators.

Kelly Swan, Admissions Manager
Kelly Swan has more than 20 years experience as a Chemical Dependency Professional. She has served as Clinical Director of a 64 bed residential facility, taught in Chemical Dependency training programs at the Community College level, provided intervention and prevention services to middle schools, businesses and families, and has been involved in community education and outreach. Kelly also has extensive experience with direct client services in detox, inpatient and outpatient levels of care. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Multicultural Studies and a Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Studies. Her passion is recovery and helping clients and their families to access care.

Pamela Taylor, Admissions Specialist
Pamela is currently an Admission Specialist for LVRC since January 2012. Pamela helps with coordinating admissions, referrals and educating callers about the services at LVRC. Pamela is a certified alcohol and drug counselor from Southern California and has an experienced background in working with adolescents and transitional aged youth. Pamela has also been well connected within the community by doing outreach and marketing in her past positions within the addiction field.

NATIONAL & COMMUNITY OUTREACH REPRESENTATIVES

Stephanie Laurent, Director of National Outreach
Stephanie Laurent is the Director of National Outreach for CRT and has been with the Company since June 2010. Ms. Laurent manages various marketing and sales activities for CRT such as advertising, conference activities and development of referral and potential referral sources.

Jan Alberti, National Outreach Representative - NW US
Jan Alberti is the Community Outreach Representative - Northwest Region. With the Company since August 2007, Ms. Alberti’s expertise and knowledge in marketing and community relations have made her an integral part of the marketing team. Ms. Alberti is responsible for development of referrals, lead generation and representing the Company at conferences and other events within the Northwest region.

Jackie Pippin, Community Relations Representative
Jacqueline Pippin is a Community Outreach Representative for Las Vegas Recovery Center. Her knowledge within the Worker’s Compensation arena serves her well as she focuses on building relationships with Pain Doctors, Insurance Companies, Third Party Administrator’s and Case Managers. Jackie has been educating the community about Las Vegas Recovery Center’s Programs and Services since joining the Marketing Team in April 2011.

Angela Moscola, Alumni Coordinator
Angela Moscola is the Alumni Coordinator and is responsible for coordinating alumni-related activities and serves as a liaison between CRT and the alumni association. Ms. Moscola has been with the Company since November 2010.

LAS VEGAS RECOVERY CENTER AT A GLANCE

  • Avg of 1 to 1 staff to client ratio
  • 24 hour care

Mel Pohl MD, FASAM

  • Innovator in pain treatment &
    addictive disorders
  • Author of award winning book
  • International speaker and educator
  • Awarded Best Doctor 2009-2012

  • Specialize in acuity detoxification
  • Highly sought after staff

Claudia Black PhD

  • Innovator in family systems and addictive disorders
  • Published author
  • International speaker/educator

  • Full-time acclaimed MD on staff
  • Joint Commission Accreditation

Stuart Ghertner PhD

  • Has over 35 years of experience in the behavioral health field. Held titles such as CEO, COO, Director and Chairman of the Board for a variety of Healthcare Institutions.