ARS Treatment Centers
Laura Rivera is a dedicated Clinical Mental Health and Substance Abuse Therapist with extensive experience in therapy and advocacy within the mental health and addiction recovery fields. Currently employed at Addiction Recovery Systems since July 2018, Laura specializes in Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT), psychosocial assessments, and various therapeutic modalities, including Dialectic Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Previously, Laura served as a Bilingual Mental Health Advocate at Mental Health America and as a Clinical Addiction and Mental Health Therapist at Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. Academic qualifications include a Master of Social Work from Millersville University of Pennsylvania, complemented by a Bachelor’s in Social Work and an Associate's degree in Business Administration.
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ARS Treatment Centers
Addiction Recovery Systems restores lives by providing state of the art treatment to individuals affected by the disease of addiction. We provide an environment of recovery enhancing the lives of individuals, families and community by embracing our core values of Respect, Empowerment, Professionalism and Excellence. ARS believes in the philosophy of Harm Reduction, which is a public health strategy that was developed for individuals with substance abuse problems for whom abstinence was not feasible. Harm reduction approaches have been effective in reducing morbidity and mortality. Harm reduction is a strategy that aims to reduce the harms associated with certain behaviors. When applied to substance abuse there is a focus on reducing negative consequences, and aims to increase health, social and economic outcomes. (NIH, 2008)