At the Pasadena Recovery Center we regularly bring in community leaders and addiction experts to educate our residents, alumni and staff. For example, the Nation’s top drug official, Gil Kerlikowske (photo right), spoke about the California marijuana legalization ballot measure (Prop. 19) prior to the 2010 election. Providing such a unique educational setting helps differentiate PRC from other facilities. We firmly believe in learning everyday and growing as individuals — for residents, alumni and staff alike.

Some recent speakers include:

• Former actress and highly praised author Jennie Ketcham


• National Director of Children’s Programs for the Betty Ford Center Jerry Moe


• Best selling addiction author Dr. Gabor Mate


• Tennis pro, coach, celebrity and author Mary Pat Fayley


• Founder of the famed Haight Ashbury Free Clinic Dr. David Smith


• Addiction Medicine expert Dr. Matthew Torrington


• White House Drug Policy Director Gil Kerlikowske


• Inspirational author and holocaust survivor Dr. Erica Miller


• NYT Bestselling Author Christopher Kennedy Lawford


• Dr. Drew Pinsky


• Bob Forrest, Bob and the Monster


• Dr Jeremy Martinez on Prescription Drug abuse and addition


• David Sheff, NYT Best Selling Author, “Beautiful Boy” & “Clean”


• Mackenzie Phillips Actress and Author of NYT Best Selling, High On Arrival.


• Celebrity Rehab Reunion – With Amber Smith, Jason Wahler, Mackenzie Phillips, Bob Forrest, & Shelly Sprague


• Bob Forrest – Book signing and presentation for his new book “Running With Monsters”


• Ed Storti - Interventionist


• Candy Finnigan - Nationally recognized interventionist.


• Nic Sheff - Son of David Sheff, Author


• Kristen Johnston - Actress, Author


• Dr. Harry Haroutunian - Physician Director of the Betty Ford Center.


• Steve-O.


• Noah Levine - He teaches meditation classes, workshops and retreats.


• Pat O'Brien - Radio & Television Personality.


• Tommy Rosen - Author/Founder Recovery 2.0.


• Jay Silverman - Producer/Director "Girl on the Edge".