Jessica Petty
Contributor
American Addiction Centers (AAC)
American Addiction Centers (AAC) is the leading provider for addiction treatment across the U.S. specializing in evidence-based treatment and mental health care.
At AAC, we aim to treat the whole person, which includes those with co-occurring mental health disorders, physical illnesses, or social issues related to addiction treatment.
About
Jessica Petty received her Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lock Haven University in Pennsylvania. During her mental health studies and through her work background, Jessica has gained experience in trauma, crisis, addiction, abuse, and working
with those in poverty. She has worked as an outpatient recovery counselor in Illinois, leading recovery groups for adults and adolescents. After receiving her Masters, Jessica became a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois.
Jessica has seen first-hand how mental health, poverty, and trauma can lead to substance use and addiction. Through working with American Addiction Centers, Jessica aims to break down the stigma of addiction and mental health by providing education regarding the many facets of
addiction and treatment.
Authored (10 Posts)
- Substance Use Disorder in the Navy: Treatment & Recovery
- Involuntary Rehab & Treatment Options
- Naloxone (Narcan): Emergency Treatment for Opioid Overdose
- Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs
- Co-Occurring Bipolar Disorder and Substance Use Disorder
- Co-Occurring ADHD and Substance Use Disorder
- What to Do After Relapsing
- Co-Occurring Anxiety & Substance Use Disorder
- Suboxone Use in Addiction Treatment
- Methadone for Addiction Treatment
American Addiction Centers (AAC)
American Addiction Centers (AAC) is the leading provider for addiction treatment across the U.S. specializing in evidence-based treatment and mental health care.
At AAC, we aim to treat the whole person, which includes those with co-occurring mental health disorders, physical illnesses, or social issues related to addiction treatment.