Experience Recovery Announces Publication in CSAM News

(Newswire.net — April 24, 2018) Westminster, CA — Experience Recovery, a premier drug and alcohol addiction treatment facility located in Westminster, Calif., announced today that addiction specialist Dr. Mario San Bartolome has published an article in the California Society of Addiction Medicine’s Spring 2018 newsletter. Entitled “Applying Your Addiction Medicine Know-How,” the article encourages those in the field of addiction medicine to become agents of change. It serves as a point of motivation for addiction specialists who provide treatment to addicted people in California.

As addiction continues to ravage the United States, it is important to recognize the impact substance abuse is having on individuals and families across the country. With drug-overdose deaths at an all-time high, addiction specialists are on the frontlines – treating one addicted person at a time. However; there is a lot happening behind the scenes when it comes to fighting addiction. Insurance policies, legislation, and governmental guidelines are significantly shaping the way individuals gain access to addiction treatment.

San Bartolome acknowledges that addiction medicine specialists are quite comfortable working in front of those who are addicted, but in his article, he provides a call to action to his colleagues to make themselves uncomfortable. San Bartolome believes those who treat addiction should broaden their influence and become involved in matters beyond the scope of individualized care.

“Never before in the history of this country has your knowledge, spirit, and commitment as an addiction professional been so important,” San Bartolome writes. “It’s time to get involved in activities outside of the individual patient care bubble as well. You have a unique skill set and this is a particularly vulnerable time for the country’s leadership.” 

He continues, “As addiction medicine specialists, we have a duty to serve our patients whether in the clinic or the boardroom, and the addiction medicine professional is in a unique position to help keep policies relevant, effective, and humane.”        

There has never been a greater need for those in the field of addiction medicine to step up their game and become more deeply involved in matters that impact substance abuse treatment. In his CSAM article, San Bartolome tells colleagues, “Go get your game on!”

“We are proud to see Dr. San Bartolome’s article in such a prestigious publication,” Experience Recovery commented. “His work represents our mission in action – to be committed to ethical and professional healthcare services for individuals and families.”  

Experience Recovery is located at 3921W. Hazard Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92703, and serves clients throughout Orange County and all of Southern California. More information is available at www.experiencerecovery.com.  

About Dr. Mario San Bartolome

Dr. Mario San Bartolome, “Dr. Mario,” is an Addiction Medicine specialist board certified in both Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. He received his undergraduate degree from UC Davis and his doctorate in medicine (MD) from the UC Irvine School of Medicine. Dr. Mario has been a passionate advocate for improving access to care and quality of treatments for people with substance use disorders through leadership at the local, state and national level. 

About the California Society of Addiction Medicine (CSAM)

CSAM is a professional society representing close to 400 physicians dedicated to increasing access and improving the quality of addiction treatment, educating physicians and the public, supporting research and prevention, and promoting the appropriate role of physicians in the care of patients with addictions. CSAM is a State Chapter of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).