Dr John J. Giordano PhD
Doctor Of Humane Letters,
CCJS, MAC, CAP
Dr. John Giordano is an expert in the treatment of addiction, mental health, and the founder of The National Institute For Holistic Addiction Studies (NIFHAS). He is the author of “Proven Holistic Treatment For Addiction & Chronic Relapse”, “How To Beat Your Addictions And Live A Quality Life”, and his most recent book is the acclaimed: “The Kid From The South Bronx Who Never Gave Up,” and is the co-author of “Molecular Neurobiology of Addiction Recovery: The 12 Steps Program and Fellowship.”
Over twenty years ago Giordano founded the prestigious G & G Holistic Addiction Treatment Center in North Miami Beach, Florida — a 62 bed in-patient/out-patient JCAHO accredited addiction treatment facility which he started for $300 and then sold in 2012 for $45,000,000 .
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JC Recovery House
Co-owner and Psychedelic Treatment Advisor with JC Recovery House as they add new psychedelic treatments to their extensive list of programs available.
JC’s Recovery Center, A Faith based Drug Addiction Treatment Center in Hollywood, Florida, our passion is to provide a firm foundation for the recovery journey.
Psychedelic Mental Health Board Position
As Chief Knowledge Officer with at NuMind Health Dr. Giordano PhD is working to help develop individual mental health treatment plans and direct the overall personal wellness goals for the clinics.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
- Certified Addiction Professional (CAP)
- Master Addictions Counselor (MAC)
- Certified Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Specialist (EMDR)
- Master in Neurolinguistics Programming
- Certified Professional Hypnotherapist
- Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
- Certified Traditional Indian Medicine Program
- Certified Mindfulness and Powerful Mind-Body Awareness Therapy Skills
- Certified Criminal Justice Specialist (CCJS)
- Certified Sentence Mitigation Specialist
SOCIETIES AND MEMBERSHIPS
- Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association (FADAA)
- National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)
- Former Board of Directors of the Florida Society of NAADAC
- American Hypnotherapy Foundation (AHA)
- National Association of Forensic Counselors (NAFC)
- New York Academy of Science
- Board of Directors of North Miami Beach Chamber Of Commerce
APPOINTMENTS, HONORS & DISTINGUISHED AWARDS
- Doctor of Humane Letters from Sinai University in Jerusalem
- Martin Luther King Award
- Homeless Humanitarian Award
- Black Belt Hall of Fame in 1996
- National Karate / Judo Champion
- Ultimate Warrior Hall of Fame
- Miami Coalition Drug Education Task Force
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Co-Founder of the Alliance for Addiction Solutions (Ca.)
- TRT (Trauma Release Technique)
- NIFHAS (national Institue for Holistic Addictions Science)
- BHSRI (Holistic Science Research Institute)
- Formulator of Addiction Mental Health Nutraceuticals
- EMDR Trauma Specialist
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
- North Miami Police Department Chaplain
- Federal and State Expert Witness
- Certified Criminal Justice Specialist (CCJS)
- Certified Sentence Mitigation Specialist
John being awarded his Honorary Doctorate degree from Sinai University
Experienced Author and Article Writer
It was by no accident that John Giordano chose addiction and mental health treatment as his life’s work. Growing up the son of a heroin dealer and trying to cope with the trauma of being molested as a young boy, he fell hard into drugs and alcohol. Over thirty-eight years ago, at the urging of his family, John entered rehab. He emerged a changed man – committed to helping others afflicted by this terrible disease.
John has authored two additional books “How To Beat Your Addictions And Live A Quality Life”, “Proven Holistic Treatment For Addiction & Chronic Relapse” and was a contributing author for ‘Molecular Neurobiology of Addiction Recovery: The 12 Steps Program and Fellowship’. with the esteemed Dr. Blum and Dr. Gold.
Learn more about his life story in his book
“The Kid From The South Bronx Who Never Gave Up”
Sober World Magazine Articles
BASKETBALL AND REALITY TV STAR LAMAR ODOM FINDS RELIEF FROM ADDICTION WITH IBOGAINE
By John Giordano, Doctor of Humane Letters, MAC, CAP
Lamar Odom’s performance on the basketball court earned him honors any athlete -young or old, professional or amateur -regardless of their sport would proudly display in their trophy case.
Odom’s Olympic team won bronze in 2004 and he won a gold medal in the FIBA World Championship (World Cup) in 2010. Odom won two NBA championships in 2009 and 2010 with the LA Lakers and was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2011. Mitch Kupchak, the Lakers’ general manager, said of Lamar, “he is the
most popular player in our locker room.·
PHYSICIAN’S HEALTH PROGRAM-ADDICTION TREATMENT THAT WORKS
By John Giordano, Doctor of Humane Letters, MAC, CAP
From all outward appearances, Or. Peter Grinspoon looks to be the epitome of success. The Harvard trained physician has
an accomplished wife, practices as a primary care physician at Massachusetts General Hospital’s Chelsea clinic and leaches medicine at his alma mater, Harvard Medical School. He spent five
years as a Campaign Director at Greenpeace before med school. If you asked Or. Grinspoon today what his greatest accomplishment is he might just answer that he Is proudly ten years clean.
THANKSGIVING, FOOTBALL AND RECOVERY
By John Giordano, Doctor of Humane Letters, MAC, CAP
Hours before kickoff, many if not most of the football players will get onboard with what has become known as the ‘T -Train.’
The ·r in ‘T – Train’ is an acronym for Toradol, the brand name for the powerful painkiller ketorolac trornethamine. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for the short-term management of moderate to severe pain. Toradol is in the same class of painkillers as Advil and Aleve but far more powerful. When it was approved by the FDA and released to the medical community, the drug was indicated specifically for the relief of severe post-operative pain.
VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL REPORT: WHERE HAS THE LOVE GONE
FOR CHRONIC RELAPSERS?
By John Giordano, Doctor of Humane Letters, MAC, CAP
Years ago a gentleman by the name of Todd (not his real name) enrolled in my program at the center I once owned in North Miami Beach. By all outward appearances, Todd exhibited a normal middle-class, married guy image. He wore a suit to work every day and even owned a successful business. What you could never have
seen, or even imagined, that behind his smooth veneer, Todd was
a raging addict hooked on pharmaceutical painkillers.
His new path required new knowledge. He has since earned many degrees and certifications
Pioneer in Integrative Psychedelic Counseling
Certified Addiction Professional (CAP)
Master Addiction Counselor (MAC)
Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified Criminal Justice Specialist
Master in Neurolinguistics Programming
Certified Practitioner of E.M.D.R, Certified Sentence Mitigation Specialist
Certified Mindfulness and Powerful Mind-Body Awareness Therapy Skills
International Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Redefining The Addiction Treatment Industry
As he began his career in addiction treatment he became increasingly dissatisfied with the quality of care he observed in treatment facilities. John decided to set out on his own. With only $300, he opened an addiction treatment facility that evolved into the highly awarded, JCAHO accredited, 62 bed G & G Holistic Addiction Treatment in North Miami Beach, Florida, which sold in 2012 for $45,000,000.
He has also contributed to over 80 scientific peer-reviewed medical research papers. Research Gate ranks him as one of the top researchers in the world.
Giving Back To The Community Through Public Service
Giving back to his community has always been a core principle of Mr. Giordano’s.
His efforts to better his community have also been recognized.
Recipient of the MLK Award
He invited President Reagan to attend the Grand Opening of Flea Market U.S.A. with James Brown. The White House sent Carey Meeks the State Representative. Who worked with the Martin Luther King Foundation and together they decided to award Mr. Giordano with the distinguished “Martin Luther King Award” for his work in the community and for helping to revitalize the Liberty City and Overtown areas after the riots.
Mr. Giordano brought the African American community together by teaching people how to run a business and receive help from the small business association. Including getting assistance from the religious community.
Mr. Giordano received a letter from the White House regarding the Grand Opening of Flea Market U.S.A.
The Grand Opening of Flea Market U.S.A. culminated with the free James Brown concert produced and organized by Mr. Giordano. Drawing an audience of approximately 60,000 attendees and bringing together the Hispanic, African American and Caucasian communities at the concert. Showing the community to be safe and helping to pave the way for the revitalization of Liberty City and Overtown after the riots.
He was also awarded the Certificate of Appreciation from the Homeless Community of Dade County and the Humanitarian Award from South Florida Public Television Station, Cable Tap.
In addition to his daily responsibilities; John has provided counseling and trauma recovery services to law enforcement officers and Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans. He is a state and federal expert witness and the Chaplain of the North Miami Police Department. As a 10th-degree black belt and National Karate Champion, he trains law enforcement officers and Green Berets in self-defense and negotiation techniques.
Dr John Giordano’s experience as a keynote public speaker, producer, director of television, radio and concerts
Featured Thought Leader on The Price of Business.com Series and the USA Daily Post
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Speaking Engagements, Lectures and Seminars To People In Approximately 100 Countries
7th Annual Conference on Global Healthcare
Florida Society of Addiction Medicine (FSAM)
Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association Annual Conference
Florida Statewide Annual Woman Substance Abuse Conference
Association of Forensic Counselors (NAFC) Annual Conference
Newlife Expo in Fort Lauderdale, FL
8th Annual Conference on Addictive Disorders
Global Conference on Addiction Medicine Behavioral Health Psychology
Community Addiction Recovery Association (Sacramento)
1st International Conference on Behavioral Addictions (Budapest)
Lifestyle Interventions Conference
US Journal Conference
Grand Rounds Conference at the University of Florida, Gainesville
Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders
Taipei Taiwan Neuroscience Conference
Keynote Speaking presentation at the 3rd World Congress on Mental Health
Keynote Speaking at the 4th International Conference on Addiction Research and Therapy
Media and Entertainment Experience
John’s achievements have not gone unnoticed; he is one of the media’s most sought-after addiction experts. He has an extensive list of hosting and appearances on television, radio shows and podcasts. While also being an experienced writer, author, director and producer. Even organizing and producing events as large as a James Brown concert.
Television Appearances
Mr. Giordano has appeared on countless notable national and local TV programs such as CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, FOX Mornings with Mike and Juliet, Tom Brokaw NBC News, ABC News, CNN Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, Geraldo, and “Interventions” on A&E as well as many other national and local TV and radio shows.
Show Host
Hosted and co-hosted a one-hour call-in show on Cable Tap (a public television station) that ran for five years. The Holistic Counseling Show helped people with treatment advice on live television.
Radio Shows
Used & Abused
Radio show discussing the full array of addictions and how they can be arrested with evidence-based holistic treatments. With John Giordano and Jerry Goldfarb.
Addiction Untreated
John Giordano and Michael Lohan’s radio show helping with addiction and recovery treatment.
Listen to the first episode
Theatrical Experience
Wrote, Produced and Directed 8 Kabuki Theater plays in Jackie Gleason Theater located in Miami Beach, Fl.
Mr. Giordano incorporated karate demonstrations woven into the storyline, about a young boy becoming a Shaolin Monk. There was white face Kabuki makeup, and authentic music and costumes.
The performances had standing room only for 8 consecutive years, He combined international karate championships for the first act while the second act was a theatrical performance. He combined art with sport.
Legendary Martial Arts Career
Grandmaster John Giordano has practiced martial arts for over 60 years and has compiled a long list of accomplishments.
He started his own dojo teaching the martial art karate style Nisei Gōjū-ryū in south Florida and taught many students including the blind. One of which went on to become a Karate Champion himself.
Mr. Giordano also began integrating women into the martial arts side by side with men in the early 70’s and going on to help them to start competing in their own competitions.
He was named one of the top fighters in Florida in 1972.
Inducted into the World Martial Arts Congress Hall of Fame in 1996
5 time US National Karate Champion
Metropolitan AAU Judo Champion
10th Degree Black Belt in Karate
1st Degree Judo Black Belt
1st Degree Black Belt Vee Jiu-Jitsu
Practicing Martial Arts since 1962
Inducted into the Ultimate Warrior Hall of Fame in 2021
Honors Award presented to John Giordano for his inspirational lifetime contribution to Goju Ryu Karate Do
International Karate Expo in Costa Rica
He has produced a number of national and international karate tournaments over the years.
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