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Burning Tree Featured in Press & Media
Burning Tree is a world-renown organization that is regularly featured in various publications and media outlets. Our leadership has been interviewed and featured to answer questions and relay expertise on the topics related to substance abuse, addiction, mental health, and chronic relapse.
These articles and interviews showcase our commitment to helping others discover a life of excellence beyond sobriety. As we continue to grow and achieve new milestones, we remain grateful for the recognition and support from the press and media, which helps us to share our story and inspire others to join us in our mission.
Narcotics Offenses In Waco Spike, Underscore Complexity Of Drug Crisis
Baylor Lariat online news publication interviews Brook McKenzie, chief operating officer of Burning Tree Programs, to ask about the recent rise in narcotics-related offenses in Waco, TX amidst rising rates of prescription drug usage nationwide.
So THAT'S Why Alcohol Makes You More Anxious As You Get Older
Josh New, the Clinical Director at Renewal Lodge by Burning Tree, shares with HuffPost how alcohol can increase anxiety as people age and how its effects can vary among individuals.
Addiction Expert Says Recovery Comes First for Singles With Substance Abuse Disorders
Brook McKenzie is an Addiction Expert and the Chief Operating Officer for Burning Tree Ranch, a long-term treatment center for folks who chronically relapse. He talked to Dating News about addiction, recovery, and what dating looks like for people who are in the early stages of sobriety.
'Phubbing' may be hurting your relationship - here's what it is and how to prevent it
Brook McKenzie, COO of Burning Tree Programs and an addiction specialist, discusses with Woman&Home a growing trend of using phones for validation, connection, and escapism. He attributes this trend to the allure of continuous connectivity, immediate satisfaction, and the dopamine-driven feedback loops found in engaging devices.
Gerad Davis On The 5 Things You Need To Be A Successful Author or Writer
Gerad Davis, a proud graduate of Burning Tree Ranch, collaborates with his mother, Lisa Mead, to pen the memoir, "Before There Was an After." The narrative delves deep into their tumultuous seven-year odyssey navigating his addiction and numerous recovery efforts. With raw candor, they unveil their deeply personal struggles and lessons learned in their quest for healing.
Reading Reno: Mother and son write memoir on their journey through addiction
Gerad Davis of Burning Tree Programs and his mother, Lisa Mead, tell KOLO 8 their book helps families with a loved one's challenges by offering understanding and confirming the disease affects everyone.
Back-to-school Checklist Should Include a Talk about Fentanyl
Peter Piraino, the dedicated and passionate CEO of Burning Tree substance use recovery centers situated in Texas, emphatically told KSAT.com in a recent interview that "Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for individuals aged 18 to 50 in the United States."
What is Mindfulness? The Wellness Trend Sweeping The Nation
Burning Tree Programs, a dual diagnosis treatment facility that offers addiction and mental health treatment shares with Microsoft Start how the effectiveness of mindfulness is beneficial in preventing addiction relapses.
4 Surprising and Healthy Things Happen to Your Body When You Stop Drinking Beer
Brook McKenzie, licensed chemical dependency counselor intern and Chief Operating Officer of Burning Tree Programs, shares with The Epoch Times how “Individuals with mental health disorders, and those with a history of alcohol-related accidents should abstain from beer to protect their health and well-being,”
