About
About Allied Addiction Recovery LLC
Allied Addiction Recovery LLC operates outpatient addiction treatment from Suite 1419 of the historic Park Building at 355 Fifth Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh, with additional clinical sites in Greensburg and Washington, Pennsylvania. Founded by CEO Barney H. Seaton (M.A., LPC, SAP, CAADC, CSOTS), the practice has built its identity around the combination of medication-assisted treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders, drug-free counseling tracks, and specialized programming for problem gambling — an unusual offering that reflects clinical director Jodi Axe’s certification as a Gambling Specialist.
Clinically, AAR provides a stepped continuum of outpatient services: standard outpatient counseling, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for patients needing more structure, and Partial Hospitalization (PHP) for those who need close clinical engagement without inpatient placement. Medication-assisted treatment is offered through Suboxone for opioid use disorder and Vivitrol for both opioid and alcohol use disorders, dispensed under the supervision of Medical Director Dr. Anthony Canterna and his team. AAR explicitly does not require patients to accept MAT — both medication-supported and medication-free paths are presented as legitimate options chosen with the patient.
Group and individual therapy are the foundation of the psychosocial side of treatment. Group sessions follow standard outpatient or IOP-intensity models, with the clinician guiding members through behavior change, relapse prevention, and skill-building. Individual therapy focuses on each patient’s unique drivers of use, motivation, and tools for sustainable recovery. Problem gambling treatment runs as a distinct service line with certified specialists, addressing a behavioral addiction often comorbid with substance use but underserved in most clinical settings.
Insurance acceptance includes Allegheny County Medicaid (named explicitly on the website) along with self-pay and other plans patients are encouraged to confirm before intake. AAR operates under Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) licensure — the state-level regulatory framework governing all PA addiction treatment providers — and emphasizes rapid scheduling and walk-in accessibility as a clinical philosophy: when someone is ready to start, the program is structured to remove waiting-list friction. For court-referred patients and those who need program documentation for legal or DUII purposes, the staff regularly handle the required reporting.
- Three convenient Western Pennsylvania locations in Pittsburgh, Greensburg, and Washington for accessible medical detox services
- On-site medical director Dr. Anthony Canterna provides physician oversight for withdrawal management protocols
- Specialized problem gambling counseling available alongside substance use detox programs
- Accepts Allegheny County Medicaid with state licensing and annual auditing for quality assurance
- Locally owned and operated facility with abstinence-based medical detox approach