Dr. Mark Calarco Named CEO of Addiction Labs of America

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, [email protected], 615-727-8407

SOURCE American Addiction Centers

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