Melissa Carmona

About

As the content manager at The Recovery Village, 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 bachelor’s & master’s degrees in communication and creative writing. She’s edited content for food safety, business, arts, culture and fiction writers.

Working with The Recovery Village’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 more compassion, less social stigma, more access to treatment and ultimately, saving lives.

Latest Articles

• Journaling as a Therapeutic Activity for Veterans Managing PTSD
• Supporting Veterans: Managing Triggers and Preventing Relapse
• Effective Group Therapy Solutions for Veterans With Addiction and Mental Health Needs
• Forging Strong Bonds: Veterans’ Journey to Recovery Through Supportive Networks
• How Veterans Can Set Goals and Find Purpose in Addiction Recovery
• Dry Drunk Syndrome: Definition, Symptoms and How to Cope
• Intensive Outpatient Program for Substance Abuse
• VA Community Care Network Provider in New Jersey
• Opioid Street Names, Brand Names & Nicknames
• Oxycodone Addiction Treatment & Rehab in Cherry Hill, New Jersey
• How Addiction & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Impact Lives
• How to Detox From Drugs: Tips and Strategies for Your Recovery