A new addiction treatment center is opening on the Northshore. The ten-million-dollar Longbranch Recovery Center will open around the first of the year in Abita Springs. Longbranch Healthcare CEO Chris McMahon, sober for 17 years, says he wants to do his part in helping those who need it the most.
McMahon says there is a huge need for addiction treatment in Louisiana. It has been found that treating the symptoms of addiction is more successful for the patient.
McMahon says the location of the facility was as important as treating the patient. He says the former Longbranch Hotel in Abita Springs is a now a 32-bed facility that will be able to house patients during 30 to 90 day treatment programs.
An outpatient program is also opening in Old Metairie. For more information go to longbranchhealthcare.com.