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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
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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... 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
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... 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