For immediate release:
Feb. 14, 2011
Wickenburg, Arizona
THE MEADOWS NAMES JERRY BORISKIN, PhD AS SENIOR FELLOW
The Meadows is pleased to announce the naming of Jerry Boriskin, Ph.D., CAS, as Senior Fellow.
Dr. Boriskin is an author, lecturer, and clinician widely known for his groundbreaking work in the fields of trauma, PTSD, and addictive disorders. He was a pioneer in extending the continuum of care and developed two extended residential treatment programs for co-occurring disorders. A passionate advocate for integrated treatment, he possessed a vision that predated the ongoing movement toward specialized and integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders, particularly those involving trauma.
In addition to his groundbreaking work with The Meadows, Dr. Boriskin is the author of “PTSD and Addiction: A Practical Guide for Clinicians and Counselors.” and co-authored, “At Wit’s End: What Families Need to Know When A Loved One is Diagnosed with Addiction and Mental Illness.”
Jim Dredge, CEO of The Meadows, said, “we are fortunate indeed to have Dr. Boriskin as a member of The Meadows’ team. Thanks to his hard work and dedication, The Meadows is at the forefront of the treatment of co-occurring disorders and trauma.”
The Meadows, with rehab treatment centers in Arizona and Texas, has been a leader in the treatment of addiction, trauma and recovery since 1976.
Contact: Nancy Koplow, Director Of Marketing, The Meadows. nkoplow@themeadows.org Phone: 800-632-3697
Dr. Boriskin is an author, lecturer, and clinician with expertise in trauma, PTSD, and addictive disorders. He began his career in 1979 when PTSD emerged as a diagnosis. He transitioned to the private sector in the mid-1980s, working with sexual abuse survivors and addicts. He is a licensed psychologist and addiction specialist who recently resumed working with warriors at the V.A. of Northern California. He has authored PTSD and Addiction: A Practical Guide for Clinicians and Counselors and co-authored At Wit’s End: What Families Need to Know When A Loved One is Diagnosed with Addiction and Mental Illness.
