BRENTWOOD, Tenn., April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- American
Addiction Centers (NYSE: AAC), a leading provider of inpatient and
outpatient substance use treatment services, has named a new CEO
for its laboratory division. Dr. Mark
Calarco assumed his new role with Addiction Labs of America
the first of April, after serving as the lab's national medical
director of clinical diagnostics since August 2018. Prior to that position, Calarco was
AAC's national medical director for five years.
To learn more about Addiction Labs of America, visit
www.addictionlabs.com
Calarco brings nearly 30 years' experience in both clinical and
laboratory medicine to his role, and was instrumental in the
development of Addiction Labs from its inception. He is responsible
for lab operations and development as well as dissemination of
novel diagnostic treatment modalities for addiction and psychiatric
disorders.
"The way we treat addiction and behavioral disorders is being
transformed," says Calarco. "Advances in diagnostic testing and
genomics are leading to a more effective, personalized approach to
patient care. I want Addiction Labs to lead the industry in this.
In 2019, all of our brilliant laboratory scientists will charge
fiercely ahead to make this happen."
Calarco is board certified in family and regenerative medicine
and has advanced certification in addiction medicine. Dr. Calarco
is also a CLIA/COLA laboratory director, certified medical review
officer and a certified physician executive. He is also serving his
second term on the Tennessee State Medical Laboratory Board, a
position appointed by the state's governor.
About American Addiction Centers
American Addiction
Centers (AAC) is a leading provider of inpatient and outpatient
substance use treatment services. We treat clients who are
struggling with drug addiction, alcohol addiction, and co-occurring
mental/behavioral health issues. We currently operate substance
abuse treatment facilities located throughout the United States. These facilities are
focused on delivering effective clinical care and treatment
solutions. For more information, please find us at
AmericanAddictionCenters.org or call 1-800-Alcohol. You can also
follow us on Twitter @AAC_Tweet.
Media Contact: Joy Sutton,
jsutton@contactaac.com, 615-727-8407
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