29 Dec Blog How Long Is Drug Rehab? Understanding the Key Factors February 14, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS When looking ahead to the possibility of you or your loved one going to drug rehab you may have considered what kind of commitment you ... Continue reading
02 Aug Blog Anxiety and Eating Disorders: Common Co-Occurring Conditions February 14, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Anxiety and eating disorders often co-occur with one another. Anxiety is a painful experience, and it can feel overwhelming and suffoca... Continue reading
25 Jul addiction, Blog Myths and Facts About Drug Rehabilitation Treatment August 23, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS People may have a number of common misconceptions surrounding drug rehab and addiction treatment. Unfortunately, these misunders... Continue reading
07 Jun addiction How to Help a Friend With Alcohol or Drug Addiction July 18, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that over 40 million Americans over 12 struggle with substance use disorder. Local,... Continue reading
31 May addiction How to Tell if You Have a Drinking Problem June 27, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS The latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) shows that over 14 million Americans over the age of 12 have an alcohol use d... Continue reading
28 Mar addiction Is Alcoholism Hereditary? July 29, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Alcoholism, formally known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is partially hereditary in nature, but other factors contribute to its develo... Continue reading
28 Feb addiction Overcoming Addiction February 14, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Over 40 million people in the United States suffered from addiction (substance use disorder) in 2020.1(pg.28 left column)The same year,... Continue reading
21 Feb addiction Health Risks of Addiction February 14, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Substance use disorder, an addiction to alcohol or drugs, can have long-term health risks.1(know the risks of using drugs) Physical inj... Continue reading
07 Feb addiction Treating Addiction with Anxiety Disorders July 29, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS In 2019, over 300 million people in the United States were suffering from an anxiety disorder.1(anxiety disorders) In addition, over 20... Continue reading
24 Jan addiction Living With an Addict: How to Deal with an Addicted Spouse July 18, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS A relationship with someone with a substance use disorder can feel like a love triangle. Addiction is the outsider stealing time, money... Continue reading