Caron Treatment Centers

10/10/2025

Today we honor the legacy of Rev. Jack Abel, one year after his passing. As Caron’s Director of Spiritual Care, Jack brought compassion, wisdom, and deep spiritual insight to all who crossed his path. His impact lives on through the lives he touched and the healing he helped foster. 🕊️

“My mentor, Father Bill, at Caron many years ago used to say, ‘My understanding of this is that it’s sickness, not sin.’ I think that can be helpful, sometimes, for people who have strong faith backgrounds. Addiction is not a moral failure. We encourage healing instead of repentance. And that’s the direction that I’ve always tried to take with people, whether religious or not.” — Rev. Jack Abel

09/28/2025

Today is Recovery Awareness Day at loanDepot Park, supporter sponsored by Caron Treatment Centers.

Here are some powerful moments captured of Olympic gold medalist speaking on the pre-game panel, sharing her journey in recovery and inspiring so many.

Carrie joined a lineup of voices— , , who spoke candidly about their experiences with recovery, offering hope and insight to those navigating similar paths.

This year marked a historic first for the stadium: a dedicated sober zone, providing an alcohol-free space for connection and community during the game!! 👏👏👏

The Marlins take on the New York today, but the real win is happening off the field — through awareness, inclusion, and support for those in recovery.

09/25/2025

LAST CHANCE // Don’t miss out and register today for this weekend’s spiritual retreat. Our 2025 theme, “Transformed,” invites us to explore how cultivating spiritual awareness and relying on spiritual practices can shift our inner landscapes, heal our wounds, and awaken us to a life of deeper meaning and purpose.

Weekend highlights include:
Homecoming & Recovery Meetings with the Spiritual Care and Alumni Team
Camp Activities, a Hayride, and a Campfire Gathering under the stars
-A final Sunday Chapel experience at Caron
Food trucks and Camp barbeque and bonfire

09/15/2025

"Beyond the Battlefield: Healing the Brain, Healing the Whole Warrior"

As we recognize Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, Caron Treatment Centers is proud to highlight the vital work of Amber Deckard, Psy.D. Marine Corps Veteran and Director of Neuro-Psychological Services & the Neurocognitive Assessment Program (NAP).

Dr. Deckard’s recent article explores how science-backed, brain-focused care is transforming treatment for veterans.

“Taking care of the brain is taking care of the whole warrior.”

Through advanced neurocognitive assessments, neurorestorative therapies, and holistic wellness support, Caron’s programs uncover the root causes of trauma and substance use disorders — driving measurable improvements in brain function, emotional health, and quality of life.

Full article here: https://lnkd.in/e9u8QkVx

https://www.caron.org/our-team/dr-amber-deckard

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09/13/2025

The 2025 Caron Cup Golf Tournament was a huge success!!

Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsors, Andrea and Boland Jones & Family and Maxwell and Bradley Keena & Family.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING CARON WHERE EVERY DONATION HELPS SAVE A LIFE! Your generosity makes an immediate and meaningful difference.

Together, we are inspiring hope, transforming lives, strengthening families, and building healthier communities!

Congratulations Winners- North Course:
Steve Speyer
Peter Corry
Julius Erving
George Rigopoulos

Congratulations Winners- South Course:
Jaren Goode
Tom Sharp
Michael Pisciotta
Robert Aaron

Ira Jackson, Caron’s Board of Trustees
Elizabeth Spears, Regional VP, Caron’s Atlanta Region
Julius “Dr. J” Erving, NBA Legend
Sean Lavelle, Caron’s Chief Development Officer

09/12/2025

AS SEEN ON CNN,

Dr. Adam D. Scioli, Chief Medical Officer of Caron Treatment Centers, discusses the dangers of 7-OH products with CNN correspondent Danny Freeman.

Please share and repost to bring awareness to this national epidemic.

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08/30/2025

Tickets are now available! ✨✨✨

You are invited to our Caron Greater Philadelphia’s premier fundraising event, supporting individuals and families on their journey to lifelong recovery from substance use disorder.

Together, we’ll honor the strength of those in recovery, the families who support them, and the generous community that makes this life-changing work possible.

Please join us for an unforgettable evening—and help make recovery possible for thousands more!!

08/28/2025

IN THE NEWS // Live on Becker's ASC Review, our CEO John Driscoll leads the way in calling for a shift in the recovery industry to emphasize proactivity and education amid growing stigma.

"Substance use disorder is often perceived as a moral failing, but color-coded brain scans have helped reframe the condition in medical terms", John Driscoll said.

"By comparing an unaffected brain with that of a person with substance use disorder, patients can better understand the physical toll of the disease. This helps reduce shame and stigma, supporting patients and clinicians in treating the brain as the organ of affliction."

https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-addiction-treatment/why-this-ceo-is-pushing-for-more-prevention-in-substance-use-treatment/

Learn more about Caron Treatment Centers here: https://www.caron.org/treatment-programs/neurocognitive-assessment

More than 25 years ago, substance use disorders were recognized under parity law, which stipulated they should be treated the same as other diseases. Leaders are now calling for a shift in recovery to emphasize proactivity and education amid growing stigma, John Driscoll, president and CEO of Werner...

08/20/2025

What happens when you achieve the pinnacle of athletic success at just 16 years old, only to find yourself struggling with addiction years later?

In this deeply personal and powerful episode of A Mental Health Break with Carrie Bates, a three-time Olympic Gold Medalist and the Director of Strategic Growth and Advocacy for Caron Treatment Centers.

Carrie shares her journey from a childhood in an alcoholic home, to the immense pressure of being an elite athlete, to her eventual struggle with alcoholism that led to her children being taken away.

She gets candid about "chasing something that was never going to be repeated" and the unique pressures that CEOs, celebrities, and athletes face that can lead to addiction.

Offering invaluable advice for individuals and families struggling with substance use and provides a beacon of hope for finding sustainable recovery, you'll learn about our innovative, neuro-restorative approach to addiction treatment, and what makes our Signature programs at Ocean Drive and Grand View so special.

Ocean Drive: https://www.caron.org/treatment-programs/ocean-drive-florida

Grand View: https://www.caron.org/treatment-programs/executives

Full episode here:
https://amentalhealthbreak.buzzsprout.com/743867/episodes/17643972-from-olympic-gold-to-lifelong-recovery-with-carrie-bates

08/14/2025

Sold in gas stations. Marked as "natural"

Potent kratom extracts like 7-OH are being sold in local gas stations and smoke shops — and they can be as addictive and dangerous as opioids.

“This can damage just about every organ in the body,”
warns Dr. Adam Scioli, Chief Medical Officer at Caron Treatment Centers “Patients respond to it very much like opioid use disorder.”

Read more in the Philadelphia Inquirer: https://www.inquirer.com/news/kratom-7-oh-opioid-addiction-philadelphia-20250813.html

08/14/2025

Potent kratom extracts like 7-OH are being sold in local gas stations and smoke shops — and they can be as addictive and dangerous as opioids.

“This can damage just about every organ in the body,” warns Dr. Adam Scioli, Chief Medical Officer at Caron Treatment Centers. “Patients respond to it very much like opioid use disorder.”

Read more in The Philadelphia Inquirer: https://www.inquirer.com/news/kratom-7-oh-opioid-addiction-philadelphia-20250813.html

Kratom addiction is on the rise in Philly, as powerful extracts sold as "7-OH" in smoke shops simulate the effects of opioids.

07/26/2025

Innovation is here! Exciting insights from Adam Scioli, our Chief Medical Officer, who recently spoke at the Addiction Treatment Forum in Chicago, Behavioral Health Business.

He highlighted promising innovations in the treatment of substance use disorder, including the potential of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to harness neuroplasticity and promote healing in the brain, and GLP-1 medications to rebalance disrupted reward pathways.

Both offer real hope for patients — but insurance coverage remains a barrier to access. As Dr. Scioli noted, these breakthroughs won’t be scalable without payer support.

Now we need systems to catch up!