ASAP Welcomed Guest Speaker Dr. Kristine Hitchens

In June 25 ASAP welcomed guest speaker Dr. Kristine Hitchens.  Dr. Hitchens presented on the impact of substance abuse on the family.  With extensive experience in the field of substance abuse and social work, Dr. Hitchens delivered first-hand accounts of the damaging effects that addiction has on a family.  ASAP team-members gained insight on current treatment techniques and counseling used to help families deal with substance abuse addiction.

Dr. Hitchens is the Director of Family Services at Father Martin’s Ashley, a private alcohol and drug addiction treatment rehabilitation center in Maryland.  Dr. Hitchens has been with the company since 1998.  She holds a Ph.D. from Bryn Mawr College, Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research, a master’s degree in social work from Widener University and a B.A. in psychology from Wesley College. Her licenses are LCSW-C and LCADC, with a CCDC certification.