The Truth about Lying: Does Dishonesty and Addiction go Hand in Hand? — Dr. Rick Patronella
Andy Knight
Rick Petronella, PhD, MAC, CCS
"“For most loved ones of people with substance problems, lying is the ultimate betrayal of trust, which is what makes supporting someone who is lying so very difficult,” Dishonesty is a mechanism for survival, noting that, in particular, individuals with substance use disorders and mental illness do whatever they need to do to survive despite the long term negative effects. We will be learning tools and insights that will help you understand their motivation, how to reinforce new and positive behaviors as well as how to deal with negative behaviors that keep us in that vicious cycle with the substance abuser.
Bio
Dr. Rick has served as Clinical Director, of neuro-psychiatric, psychiatric, and substance abuse hospital treatment program in California and Georgia from 1987 thru 1996. Dr. Petronella was responsible for both clinical services and treatment program development which included adult, adolescent, substance abuse, eating disorders, and children’s programs. He has developed and currently is the Clinical Director of Choices; an out-patient treatment program. Choices is a State approved substance abuse treatment program including court ordered DUI other substance abuse charges in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Choices also treats Life issues that keep one from reaching their full potential.
Dr. Petronella has served in a Christian leadership position for over 30 years. He is the Founding Pastor of a Church in California. Dr. Petronella holds dual Doctorates in one in Religious Education and one in Clinical Psychology. He also holds dual Masters Degrees one in Theology and one in Marriage, Family & Child Therapy. He is certified Masters Addiction Counselor, and a Certified Clinical Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor. He is also a Certified Clinical Supervisor, as well as holding certificates in Addictionology, Forensic Psychology, Domestic Violence,
He is Founder of Compass Consulting & Affiliates, and Choices Treatment Program in Sandy Springs, Georgia where he serves as Clinical Director, Clinical Supervisor and private practice.