Alcohol and Drug Treatment Leader The Right Step Announces Accreditation by The Joint Commission

HOUSTON, TX, Nov 12 (MARKET WIRE) --
The Right Step, one of the most respected and affordable alcohol and drug
treatment facilities in the country, is proud to announce its recent
accreditation by The Joint Commission (JCAHO).

The Right Step is nationally known and respected for its clinical alcohol
and drug treatment programs, personalized care, and commitment to
excellence and positive outcomes. The entire team at Right Step, led by
George Joseph, CEO and Chief Medical Officer, Jason Powers, M.D, is
dedicated to working with each client and their family on an individual
basis to ensure a long-term recovery plan and to guide them from despair
to a renewed outlook on life.

The Joint Commission, formerly the Joint Commission on Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), is a private sector United States-based
not-for-profit organization. The Joint Commission operates voluntary
accreditation programs for hospitals and other health care organizations
and accredits over 17,000 health care organizations in the United States.

The organization, with headquarters in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, has
been entrusted to develop the very highest standards for quality and
safety in the delivery of health care. Accreditation helps to inform and
protect health care clients, educate health care providers, and support
overall quality improvement in health care organizations. Behavioral
health care organizations like The Right Step seek Joint Commission
accreditation in order to enhance organizational performance.

"We are honored to receive accreditation from The Joint Commission," said
George Joseph, Chief Executive Officer. "Each member of our staff is
committed to working hard each day to deliver the highest standard of care
to our clients. We will proudly display our affiliation with The Joint
Commission and support the standards and excellence of this esteemed
organization."

About The Right Step

The Right Step has been delivering affordable, quality treatment solutions
for alcoholism and drug addiction since 1990. It began as an extended
care facility for men and has grown into the largest private chemical
dependency treatment provider in the Southwest with 19 locations
throughout Texas and New Mexico. Chief Executive Officer George Joseph
and his experienced and compassionate clinical and administrative team
have an unsurpassed vision and dedication to recovery.

For more information, please contact:
George Joseph
CEO
The Right Step
1-877-627-4389
http:// www.rightstep.com

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