Melissa Carmona
About
Melissa Carmona puts years of writing and editing experience to work helping people understand substance abuse, addiction and mental health disorders. Melissa is a Florida State University graduate with a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in communication and creative writing. She’s written and edited content about behavioral health, food safety, business, arts, culture and fiction.
Working with Advanced Recovery System’s team of accredited medical professionals and individuals with firsthand recovery experience, Melissa’s goal is to put powerful insights and practical knowledge in the hands of people in recovery, their families, friends and communities. She’s fueled by the knowledge that informative and empathetic writing could be the first step to saving lives by growing compassion, reducing social stigma, and increasing people’s access to medical treatment at The Recovery Village facilities.
Credentials
- MA
Latest Articles
- Journaling: A Pathway to Healing for Veterans with PTSD
- Empowering Veterans: Tools to Combat Triggers and Sustain Recovery
- Enhancing Addiction Recovery for Veterans Through Group Therapy
- Forging Resilient Bonds: Veterans Uniting in the Journey of Recovery
- Navigating Recovery: A Veteran’s Guide to Charting Goals and Rediscovering Purpose
- Will My Military Application Reveal My Rehab History?
- First Health Drug & Alcohol Rehab Insurance Coverage in Georgia
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum Addiction Treatment Coverage in Georgia
- Cigna Rehab & Addiction Rehab Treatment Coverage in Georgia
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Addiction Treatment Rehab Coverage in Georgia
- Aetna Rehab & Addiction Treatment Coverage in Georgia
- When a Parent Goes to Rehab, Will They Lose Their Child?
- Legal Protections in Georgia to Protect Your Job if You Go to Rehab
- Am I An Alcoholic? Answer These Questions to Find Out
- Resources for Families Coping with Mental and Substance Use Disorders
- Georgia Resources for Drug and Alcohol Addiction