Meet the Narconon Editorial Team
Chief Clinical Editor
Claire Pinelli, LADC, CCS, ICAADC, MCAP
Claire has been a teacher and counselor for over 45 years and is currently a licensed addiction counselor and provides education to professionals and clients alike. Read more…
Narconon New Life Retreat Medical Director
Dr. Rohit S. Adi, MD
As an Emergency Room Doctor, Rohit witnessed first-hand the effects of substance abuse and its effects on the community. He went on to assist in the founding of Narconon New Life Retreat and serves as their Medical Director. Read more…
Narconon International Science Advisory Board Member
Dr. Allan E. Sosin, MD
Dr. Sosin specializes in using natural approaches to replace drugs and surgery. He has over forty-five years of clinical experience in treating patients with traditional therapies and thirty years of using alternative methods in combination with conventional medicine. Read more…
Clinical Editor
Matt Hawk, B.Sc., ADC (IC&RC), CAC II (ADACBGA)
With 16 years in the field of drug and alcohol addiction, Matt began with hands-on experience where he developed a deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Read more…
Writer
Karen Hadley
After a few years working at the Narconon center in Oklahoma, Karen has been researching drug trends around the world and writing reports and articles on addiction and recovery for nine years. Read more…
Writer
Ren Brabenec
After working in addiction treatment for several years, Ren now travels the country, studying drug trends and writing about addiction in our society. Ren is focused on using his skill as an author and counselor to promote recovery and effective solutions to the drug crisis.
Writer
Sue Birkenshaw
Sue has worked in the addiction field with Narconon for over three decades. She developed and administered drug prevention programs worldwide and worked with numerous drug rehab centers over the years. Sue is also a fine artist and painter, who enjoys traveling the world.
Writer
Jason Good
Jason has worked in the addiction field for over 10 years. As a former addict, he brings real-world experience to the table, while also offering a first-person perspective.
Writer
Aaron Olson
After overcoming his own battle with addiction over five years ago, Aaron decided to use his experience to help others and has been writing drug education articles and documenting the success of the Narconon program for over four years. Aaron currently works at Narconon New Life Retreat.
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