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29 Oct

addiction, Alcohol

What is a High-Functioning Alcoholic? High-Functioning Alcoholism

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

Key Takeaways: A high-functioning alcoholic is someone who can maintain daily responsibilities while struggling with alcohol addic...

30 Jul

addiction, Alcohol

The Dangers of Mixing (Benzos) Benzodiazepine and Alcohol

July 29, 2024
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Summary Mixing benzodiazepines (benzos) and alcohol can lead to severe health risks, including overdose and life-threate...

23 Jul

Addiction Treatment, Alcohol, drug Addiction, Mental Health, Opioid Addiction

Why Go Out of State for Drug or Alcohol Treatment?

October 7, 2024
By Gigi Price

Choosing to get help for addiction or mental health disorders is one of the most significant and brave decisions that a person can make...

18 Jul

addiction, Alcohol

What is Gray Area Drinking in Alcohol Addiction?

July 18, 2024
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Summary Gray area drinking refers to a pattern of alcohol consumption that falls between social drinking and alcohol dependence. This ...

21 May

addiction, Alcohol

The Rise of Sober Curious: A New Trend in Alcohol Consumption

October 7, 2024
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways The sober curious movement is gaining popularity as more people explore reducing or eliminating alcohol from their l...

10 May

Alcohol, Heatwaves

Exploring the Link Between Heatwaves and Alcohol Consumption in Chandler

July 18, 2024
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways A cessation of heatwaves in Chandler often makes many people drink a little more than necessary. Intake of alcoh...

03 May

addiction, Alcohol, Blog, drug Addiction

Is Drug & Alcohol Addiction A Disease?

May 3, 2024
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Addiction, whether to alcohol or drugs(or both) is frequently surrounded by misconceptions and stigma. However, this disease is more an...

15 Apr

addiction, Alcohol, Blog

Am I an Alcoholic? Here Are 20 Signs.

July 18, 2024
By Gigi Price

Are You Struggling with Alcohol? Identifying and Addressing Alcohol Use Disorder Alcohol use disorder (AUD), or alcoholism, is a medic...

19 Oct

addiction, Alcohol

A Dangerous Practice: Combining Substances | Polydrug Abuse

July 30, 2024
By Gigi Price

Combining substances of abuse, whether intentional or unintentional, is a very dangerous practice and can even be deadly. Someti...

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