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Bullet is one of the most highly regarded and sought-after drug interventionists in the world, and will be sure to wow the audience with his riveting story of addiction and redemption Pasadena, California ( PRWEB ) May 17, 2016 -- Pasadena Recovery Center is pleased to welcome Extreme Interventionist and star of A&E's new addiction show "Extractors", Mr. Evan "Bullet" James, to their groundbreaking speaker series on Wednesday, May 25th at 12 P.M. James is a leader in the field of ‘extreme’ drug intervention services and has handled thousands of cases both here and abroad. James has over twenty years of experience in drug intervention and rehabilitation placement, and is a highly respected authority in the addiction industry. “We are so very honored to have Mr. Evan "Bullet" James as our featured guest for this month's speaker series," says Michael Bloom, CEO of Pasadena Recovery Cent...

Pasadena Recovery Center Welcomes Nationally Recognized TV Personality and Recovery Advocate Jason Wahler to Their Groundbreaking Speaker Series  Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 12:00 P.M.  Jason is passionate towards sharing his journey towards recovery and strives to help the young generation overcome this terrible epidemic Pasadena, CA (PRWEB) May 07, 2015  Pasadena Recovery Center is pleased to welcome nationally recognized TV personality and recovery advocate, Jason Wahler, to their revolutionary speaker series on Wednesday, May 13th at 12 P.M. Jason appeared on hit shows Laguna Beach, The Hills and Celebrity Rap Superstar and eventually Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, after publicly battling with addiction both on and off the screen. Sober since July 2010, Jason has since dedicated his life to raising awareness towards addiction and hopes to one day change the public’s negative perception of this deadly disease. Jason continues to use his personal exp...

Guests can RSVP to event@PasadenaRecoveryCenter. com or call  626-389-9730

Pasadena, CA,  November 5th 2014 Pasadena Recovery Center is pleased to welcome international yoga instructor and author of “Recovery 2.0: Move Beyond Addiction and Upgrade Your Life,” Tommy Rosen to their groundbreaking speaker series on  Wednesday November 5th at 12pm . Rosen is a refreshing pioneer in the recovery and yoga movement who has helped countless individuals find relief from their attachments to substances across the board; alcohol, drugs, pot, coffee, gambling, sex, caffeine, cigarettes, hoarding and beyond. Rosen has spent the last two decades immersed in yoga, recovery and wellness. He holds advanced certifications in both Hatha and Kundalini Yoga and has more than 23 years of recovery from acute drug addiction.   As a leader in the burgeoning field of Yoga and Recovery, Rosen has assisted others to holistically heal from addictions of all kinds. He teaches regularly at yoga conferences and festivals, including Wanderlust, Hanuman and Sun Vall...

Pasadena Recovery Center is pleased to welcome renowned author and founder of  “Against The Stream Buddhist Meditation Society,” Noah Levine to their groundbreaking speaker series on  Wednesday September 17th at 12pm . He is one of the leading  speakers on the topic of drug addiction and has changed the face of AA. Levine is not your average addiction counselor, taking the ideologies of the 12-Steps and uniquely combining them with Buddhist practices, along with the tattoo covered, punk rock lifestyle, holding meetings in revered underground music venues such as The Gilman in San Francisco. As the author of multiple best selling books and positions as a Buddhist teacher, addiction counselor, and leader of the punk-rock scene, Levine will prove to be an informative speaker that cannot be missed. Levine is the first to apply the Four Noble Truths and Eight-Fold Path of Buddhism to a process of treating addiction, starting an international ...

Pasadena Recovery Center’s Speaker Series Presents  Interventionist Ed Storti on  November 12 th   Hosted by Mackenzie Phillips Interventionist Ed Storti to Discuss His Innovative Storti Model                                   Pasadena Recovery Center is pleased to welcome Ed Storti to their groundbreaking speaker series on Tuesday November 12 th  at 12pm. Ed will be doing a presentation on his innovative Storti Model – A remarkably successful method of addiction intervention which has been developed over the past 32 years. The model itself is based on the concept of creating a positive atmosphere during an intervention rather than a negative one, and focuses on presenting the treatment as a gift to the addicted individual. The Storti model has proven extremely effective in encouraging patients to seek immediate help with their dependencies, and does so in a compa...

PRESS RELEASE May 1, 2012, 6:00 a.m. EDT "Rehab With Dr. Drew" Returns To VH1 To Directly Help Young Adults With Their Addiction Issues For me, there are no finish lines. No recovered, just recovering. -- Bill Clegg, from Ninety Days LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- VH1 and Dr. Drew has started production today on a sixth installment of "Rehab with Dr. Drew" to directly address alcohol and drug addiction among young adults, the largest group afflicted by addiction issues in the U.S. According to the 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reports that an estimated 23.1 million American who were 12 or older needed treatment for drug and alcohol abuse that year, while only 2.6 million received treatment in a specialty facility. Another source, the 2009 Treatment Episode Data Set, which gathers information on persons admitted to publicly funded treatme...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PASADENA RECOVERY CENTER CELEBRATES 11 YEARS  DR. DAVID SMITH GIVES TALK ON ADVANCES IN ADDICTION TREATMENT PASADENA, JANUARY 16, 2012 --  Eleven years ago on Martin Luther King Day the Pasadena Recovery Center opened it's doors and admitted it's first client.  Founded by psychiatrist Dr. Lee Bloom, his daughter, Alison Triessl and his son, Michael Bloom, the Pasadena Recovery Center has always been dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive and affordable treatment to those suffering from chemical dependency.  Today marked the center's 11th anniversary and to celebrate the occasion a special luncheon was held.  Distinguished guest speakers Dr. David Smith, founder of the Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic and noted expert on addiction, and Dr. Matthew Torrington discussed advances in addiction treatment with 50 plus guests who gathered at the center.   David E. Smith, MD, FASAM, FAACT , has been pi...

via press release: VH1 and  Dr. Drew  Check Back Into Rehab This Season Of Rehab Will Expand To Assist Young Adults In Need of Drug And Alcohol Treatment PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 14, 2012 -- VH1 is once again partnering with  Dr. Drew  Pinsky to lead a group of addicts through the difficult process of getting clean and sober. The new season of "Rehab with  Dr. Drew " (Tentative title) will not feature celebrities with substance abuse issues, but instead follow the real-life experiences of young adults who are struggling with addiction as they undergo the same detoxification and treatment plan at The Pasadena Recovery Center as utilized in " Celebrity Rehab  with  Dr. Drew ." "Rehab with  Dr. Drew " is set to premiere in the summer of 2012 on VH1 with eight one-hour episodes. Over the years, many viewers have reached out to VH1 seeking assistance from  Dr. Drew  for their addiction issues. In this installment of the 'Rehab' franch...

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