ACHIEVING LIFELONG RECOVERY
Positive Sobriety Institute is a leading addiction treatment center dedicated to helping motivated adults, particularly professionals, regain their health, restore their relationships, and resume their livelihoods. We understand that seeking treatment for addiction isn't easy, especially for those with career and family responsibilities. That's why we provide a safe, discreet, and supportive environment that caters to the unique needs of our patients. Our ultimate goal is achieving lifelong recovery for every individual who walks through our doors.
Why Choose PSI?
Positive Sobriety Institute is led by renowned addiction expert Dr. Daniel Angres, who has successfully helped hundreds of professionals overcome addiction and dual disorders. Our comprehensive, evidence-based approach integrates medical and holistic therapies to heal the mind, body, and spirit. Our collaboration with the top-ranked Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine enables us to provide patients with complex health issues access to a wide array of medical specialists. Our unsurpassed expertise, coupled with our focus on the unique needs of professionals, sets us apart from other addiction treatment centers.
Experts & Partners
Our treatment team includes board-certified physicians, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists with specialized training in addiction medicine. Our caliber of care is rare for addiction treatment centers, with physicians on-site, guiding and providing treatment for each patient. We provide treatment for professionals, including physicians, nurses, attorneys, executives, pilots, dentists, athletes, and more. Our experts are committed to delivering the highest level of care, ensuring a safe and successful transition back into the workplace.
Recovery Among Adult Peers
With an average age of 45, the majority of individuals seeking treatment at PSI are adults with established careers. Our discreet, supportive environment enables professionals to recover among peers who have been through similar challenges and can relate. Many of our alumni keep in touch and continue to support each other in recovery long after treatment.
Evidence-Based Approach
Positive Sobriety Institute takes an evidence-based approach to addiction treatment based on a chronic disease management model. Our intensity, duration, and quality of care are proven to lead to better outcomes. Our medical director, Dr. Daniel Angres, is a nationally recognized expert in psychiatry, addiction, and substance abuse treatment. He leads our extraordinary team of addiction experts dedicated to providing the best care and achieving lifelong recovery.
Our Team of Addiction Experts
Our team of addiction experts includes Dr. Anish John (Associate Medical Director), Kathy Bettinardi-Angres (APN), Dominic Angres (Executive Director), Michael Geraci (Clinical Director), John Gardiner (Program Director), Robert "Bob" Chapelle (Director of Admissions), Timothy D. Cullitan (Lead Therapist), David Gasper (Family Therapist), Emiley Strachan (Therapist), Pamela Boytim (Therapist), Sandy Brzakala (Office Coordinator), and other dedicated professionals.
Levels of Care
We offer various levels of care, including Evaluation & Assessment, Partial Hospitalization, and Intensive Outpatient Program. Our comprehensive intake assessment gets to the root of behavior, uncovers hidden issues, and ensures an accurate diagnosis. The evaluation encompasses medical history, psychiatric history, substance use history, physical examination, and laboratory testing.
In summary, Positive Sobriety Institute is a leading addiction treatment center dedicated to helping motivated adults, particularly professionals, achieve lifelong recovery. With our unsurpassed expertise, evidence-based approach, and focus on the unique needs of professionals, we are committed to providing the highest level of care and achieving lifelong recovery for every individual who walks through our doors.
Positive Experiences
Many reviewers praised PSI for their welcoming and understanding staff, who made them feel comfortable and supported throughout their stay. They commended the center's individualized approach to treatment, which included various activities such as meditation, yoga, and exercise. Reviewers also appreciated the center's commitment to their recovery, with some crediting PSI with helping them achieve sobriety.
Negative Experiences
However, some reviewers had negative experiences with PSI, citing unhelpful and uncaring staff, overpriced treatment, and a lack of effective treatment programs. They also complained about unsanitary conditions, including dog feces in the hallway, and a power point presentation failure. Some reviewers felt that the center was more interested in generating revenue than in helping patients recover.
Unreliable Reviews
One reviewer, Perry Mason, was accused of writing a fake review, and Sto Olds, who left a 1-star review, claimed that PSI blocks unfavorable reviews. Sto Olds also reported that the medical director's wife had shared his personal information without consent, and that the center had a history of confidentiality breaches.
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