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30 Dec

addiction, Blog

How to Crush Your Sobriety Goals: New Year, New You

February 14, 2024
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

As we ring in the New Year, it's commonplace for us to set our sights on personal evolution. For some of us, this means committing to s...

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...

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,...

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...

24 May

addiction

The Different Stages of Addiction Recovery

October 10, 2024
By Gigi Price

Different Steps and Stages of Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Drug or alcohol addiction is a chronic disease, and recovery is ofte...

09 May

addiction

What to Expect at an Addiction Rehabilitation Facility

July 19, 2024
By Gigi Price

Seeking treatment for an addiction—or substance use disorder—takes courage. Though many aspects of recovery may appear daunting, knowin...

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...

21 Mar

addiction

What to Look For in an Addiction Recovery Center

February 14, 2024
By Gigi Price

Finding the right place to recover from substance use disorder can appear daunting. With many options available, it may be difficult to...

14 Mar

addiction

Living with an Addict: How to Deal with an Addicted Parent

October 7, 2024
By Gigi Price

The number of addicted parents in America is on the rise. The National Surveys on Drug Use and Health show that 8.7 million children 17...

07 Mar

addiction

Living With an Addict: How to Deal With an Addicted Child

July 23, 2024
By Gigi Price

Adult children with addiction sometimes act more like teenagers. Some parents report that their child shows immature behaviors w...

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