Dr. Allison Burns, PharmD,  is the President and CEO of Hope House in Boston, Massachusetts where the mission is to provide individualized treatment to those living with a substance use disorder (SUD). Individuals who enter Hope House  receive education and support allowing them to pursue their life interests with families, employers, and be self-sufficient members of their communities. In addition Hope House strives to provide current information on the disease of addiction to families and the community at large.