Footprints to Recovery® Expands Into Arizona With World-Class Addiction Detox Treatment Facility to Combat Substance Abuse Throughout Phoenix Metropolitan Area and Western USA

Mesa, Arizona Substance Abuse Detox Center, One of Largest in Phoenix, Receives License, Admits Clients, Setting Stage for 24/7 Detox Treatment to Combat Area’s Addiction Crisis

Becky Kartagener, Executive Director for Footprints to Recovery, Mesa/Phoenix, Ariz.

CHICAGO and PHOENIX, May 08, 2018 -- Footprints to Recovery^®, recognized nationally as a leader in the field of drug and alcohol treatment, announced today it has received its behavioral health inpatient license and is now open and available to receive clients at its first Detoxification Center in Arizona, serving the Phoenix Metropolitan Area and Western United States.

The company will be administering 24-hour medical care and supervised recovery treatment in its brand new, world-class inpatient medical detoxification facility in the Phoenix suburb of Mesa, Ariz.  At more than 12,000 square feet, the detox facility is one of the largest of its kind in the greater Phoenix area.

While new clients are being admitted and starting to receive treatment as of May 7, a grand “Open House” for its new facility will be held for the public and media on Wednesday, June 13.  More information on the open house will follow.

Detoxification (detox) is the process of ridding the body of drugs or alcohol. Detox is often the first step in addiction treatment and recovery. The physiological makeup of an individual’s body and brain is affected by the abuse of drugs and alcohol; therefore, it is important that those addicted to substances get a professional assessment of his or her physical addiction to determine how he or she will react to having the alcohol or drug being taken away. Individuals who abuse opiates (heroin or painkillers) and alcohol will most likely experience serious physical addiction; therefore, requiring medical detoxification.

A Chicago-based company founded in 2013, Footprints to Recovery already operates Joint Commission-accredited drug and alcohol addiction out-patient treatment centers in Chicago, Hamilton, N.J., and recently opened a state-of-the-art facility in Wayne, Pa. Additional treatment facilities in the Northeast, Midwest and West are scheduled to open over the next few months.

“The Footprints to Recovery brand of substance abuse treatment centers continues to grow with the opening of our new and stunning detox center in Phoenix/Mesa, Arizona,” says Eliott Wolbrom, chief marketing officer of Footprints to Recovery. “Thousands of hours have been invested into making sure every detail of our newest facility – including bringing in the best people in the country to run it - meets the highest and strictest standards of excellence from a clinical, structural and aesthetical perspective.

“As is our mission every day within all our facilities throughout the country,” continues Wolbrom, “we look forward to combating Arizona’s drug and alcohol epidemic by utilizing the finest clinicians and expertly streamlined business operations to bring world-class care to those who need it most.”

Becky Kartagener, LMSW, MSW, is the executive director of Footprints to Recovery’s Arizona facility. She pilots the programs administered by her professional staff and team of board-certified physicians and nurses, who are set to provide an array of proven treatment options to a region in need.

“Like much of the country, the drug and alcohol addiction epidemic we’re facing can look overwhelming at times and has taken such a toll on our communities in Arizona,” says Kartagener. “However, when an organization like Footprints to Recovery decides to call Arizona home, it provides me with hope.”

“Through cutting edge medical, holistic and therapeutic approaches,” she adds, “our highly credentialed and expert staff will provide individuals with a safe and comfortable environment to manage and eliminate dangerous and potentially life-threatening withdrawal symptoms. We look forward to being the first step towards recovery for those suffering with addiction."

Opening its doors in the East Valley city of Mesa, 20 miles east of Phoenix, Footprints to Recovery features a 12,076 square foot, state-of-the-art facility, which provides clients with a comfortable (non-hospital) environment to get well.  All treatment plans are tailor-made for each client and adjusted as needed to ensure the most safe and effective detox possible.

Located at 1132 South Oakland St. in Mesa, the facility highlights include:

• Private and Semi-Private Rooms
• 24/7 Medical Care
• 24/7 Transportation
• One-on-One Counseling
• Licensed and Credentialed Clinicians
• Board Certified Medical Staff
• Focus on both Behavioral and Mental Health

Outside of the traditional approaches to medical detox, Footprints to Recovery takes pride in continuously discovering and making use of new methods, research and activities including; yoga, meditation, acupuncture, pet therapy, equine therapy, spirituality groups, writing workshops, massage therapy and chiropractic services.

About Footprints to Recovery:
Footprints to Recovery is a nationwide collection of modern drug and alcohol treatment centers with its corporate headquarters in Chicago, Ill., and additional facilities in Arizona, Illinois, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.  Footprints to Recovery has found that each individual’s situation and needs are different and therefore offer a variety of resources and services to meet that demand such as: individualized treatment plans, individual and group therapy and world class counselors. The company has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval^® for Behavioral Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its nationally recognized performance standards.  Featured on national TV news stations as being a leader in the addiction recovery world, Footprints to Recovery aims to transform the lives impacted by addiction through advanced, proactive and evidenced based treatment and to administer that treatment within a world-class environment. With a team of dedicated, educated and passionate clinicians and specialists, the company strives toward offering the best care to thousands throughout the country. Their message is simple: There Are Better Days Ahead. To learn more about the Footprints to Recovery approach, program offerings, possible treatment options or to schedule a tour, visit www.FootprintsToRecovery.com.

Media Contacts:

Footprints to Recovery
Eliott Wolbrom                                                                      
Chief Marketing Officer
(773) 231-5382
[email protected]

Barry Smith
BLS Public Relations
(818) 621-0839
[email protected]

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/04b03c14-b2f1-4100-9c49-15c7dcffc652