A Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Drug Rehab Treatment Center Boasts the Only Orthomolecular Program

PRLog (Press Release) - Jan 29, 2010 -
A unique, upscale, executive-type drug rehab & substance abuse treatment program named Arche Wellness, located in Allison Park, Pennsylvania – just outside of Pittsburgh – has taken a firm stance in declaring  the process of addiction treatment is as much a physical approach as it is a mental one.  Being the only licensed and certified “Orthomolecular-Based” addiction treatment facility within the state of Pennsylvania, the basis of their program is comprised of a comprehensive, all natural medical approach to addiction, mental health and wellness that uses laboratory testing, micronutrient infusions, supplements, counseling, personal training and dietary guidance, all under the supervision of a licensed medical doctor.  As boldly quoted on the home page of their website, “getting you clean is just getting started;” Executive Director of Arche Wellness, Erin McClelland, MS, CPT, CLWC, backs the statement with over 10 years of clinical, hands-on experience within Pennsylvania’s traditional treatment system and other renowned institutions which would eventually propel her into a leadership role within the world of Orthomolecular and Biochemical Treatment.

The initial concept of Arche Wellness, named after the Greek word describing the purest or highest form, was first conceived in 1998 by Ms. McClelland while conducting a group session at a local narcotic addiction treatment program.  As a clinician with a passion for health and a strong foundation in pharmacology, it was evident to her that the everyday fatigue, lethargy and poor attitudes seen in their patients was without a doubt a direct relation to poor diets, smoking, and vitamin/nutrient deficiencies.  Says Ms. McClelland,  “…they weren’t only addicted to heroin or alcohol, they were ingesting sugar, caffeine, nicotine and chemicals in their processed foods at alarming rates, and when you couple with that a complete lack of nutrients as well as the symptoms of depression commonly seen in newly recovering addicts resulting from damage caused to the pleasure center in their brains, someone had to offer them something more…so now that’s what I do,”  That was the defining moment in the declaration of her new life’s purpose, and would consequently change the lives of hundreds of her future patients.  Throughout a myriad of opportunities resulting from a combination of perseverance, as well as a little good fortune, she soon found herself working and training at the Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addiction (IRETA).  It was here that she began to understand, experiment with and harness the powers of biochemical approaches in the quest to solving the underlying root causes of addiction and the many related behaviors.  Soon after, Erin had the opportunity to work with the famous Dr. Marshak – developer of the ”Marshak Method” – and was able to merge her new found knowledge and experience with his genetically-based approaches.  Both methodologies were merged and had created awe-inspiring results time after time.  Upon gaining the final seal of approval from numerous state, local and private entities, in June of 2006 Arche Wellness became a reality, and to many suffering addicts, a gateway to a new life beyond conception.  “Real recovery is more than a clean drug test; it means being healthy, stable, happy and truly recovered from the damage caused by active addiction,” she goes on to say.  Behind the clinical components of this program there stands a pristine, calming and elegant environment located in a lush, wooded area providing a true sense of serenity  in which one may recover on all levels; physical, spiritual and mental.

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The Arche Wellness program has repeatedly earned an international reputation for excellence and has been examined and acknowledged by national publications such as Industrial Engineer Magazine as well as national addiction experts such as Dr. Kevin Skinner.  Their services are geared to those suffering from substance abuse, alcoholism, eating disorders, weight issues, co-occurring disorders and other related mental health issues.  Arche Wellness is an Intensive Outpatient Program that only treats a maximum of up to 8 clients at a time and adamantly tailors each client’s treatment plan based on a variety of clinical components, as well as the medical and addiction history presented by the client.  In lieu of such national attention, they have treated clients flying in from all 50 states and actually maintain contracts with local corporate housing services in order to accommodate the needs of those living far away.  From commonplace substances such as; alcohol, heroin, cocaine, crack & methamphetamine (speed, crystal, crank); to less common substances and related mental illnesses and eating disorders such as; overeating, bulimia, anorexia, obesity, etc., they have seen it all have and successfully treated all of the above.  As of recent, Arche Wellness has chosen to become a part of Sober Nexus, a prominent national online database of reputable treatment facilities and sober living homes, and you are invited to learn much more about the program, view a virtual tour of the facility, download brochures, view photos, read more of Erin’s published articles, and view their company website at: http://www.sobernexus.com/Allison_Park/Pennsylvania/Comme....   Feel free to visit their blog at: http://www.sobernexus.com/blogs/sobernexus/archive/2010/0....  Finally, there is a brief 2-minute video embedded within this article in order to provide greater insight, however some web browsers may not support this feature, in which case you may see the video on Youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4E7jgFb39o.

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