He has continued his work with alcoholics and addicts, accessing and treating their medical needs. This protocol has since become a nationally recognized model for opiate detoxification. Jim was published in 2005 in the ASAM Journal of Addictive Diseases, having co-authored an abstract recognizing that Buprenorphine detoxification increases patient retention in treatment. Jim started working in the field of addiction medicine at The Betty Ford Center in 2002 and in 2008, he became Medical Director of ABC Recovery. He continues to provide medical consulting services at three local substance abuse treatment centers, Michael’s House, Bella Monte, and Sovereign Health. Jim is currently the Director of Treatment Services at Addiction Therapeutic Services, which he founded with his wife, Josie Herndon as well as the Founder of Addiction Medicine Consulting. Jim Herndon graduated from the University of Washington’s School of Medicine Physician Assistant program in 2002. Making a positive difference in the field of Addiction and Behavioral Health by integrating leadership and spirituality through advocacy, mentorship, media database and events is her goal. Focusing on wellness and spiritual alignment is the natural expansion of her personal and career path. Along with owning the treatment center, and consulting firm, Josie has ventured into her very own Satori Center for Well-being.
Josie found her true purpose through spiritual practice and mastering her intuition with the Archangel Gabriel and his direct guidance. Villareal and Associates, Inc is a national marketing and events agency established in 2000. Josie is co-founder of the Admissions and Marketing Symposium and Founder of the C-Suite Symposium. Josie serves on the Board of Directors of the Addiction Treatment Advocacy Coalition and Women’s CEO Global Alliance.
Josie Ramirez-Herndon, Founder and CEO of Addiction Therapeutic Services and /Villareal and Associates, has been working in the field of Healthcare, Behavioral Health and Addiction Services since 1987.
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