1Nov
by Dennis Delvecchio, R.Ph., LMHC, CAP, CSAT
Why work on spirituality? Because it can make the difference between success or failure in addiction recovery, and therefore maybe the difference between life or death. Individual therapy or an intensive outpatient program may be helpfulin clarifying this concept. It...
8Jul
by Forrest Arthur, MD, CAP
While we all know that human beings come in all shapes, sizes and personality types, there are multiple well-known and predictable similarities among the behaviors of people in active addiction. These similar behaviors are extremely commonplace among addicts and are...
8Jun
by Dennis Delvecchio, R.Ph., LMHC, CAP, CSAT
In order to be successful in addiction recovery, one needs to gain a deep and fundamental understanding of the nature of addiction itself. The behaviors and substances that addicts use to treat their disease are varied and present as substance...
8Jun
by Dennis Delvecchio, R.Ph., LMHC, CAP, CSAT
Drug abuse intervention can start with an understanding that there are similarities and common personality traits among adult children of alcoholics that are characteristic of alcoholism itself. Alcoholism effects family systems in devastating ways, sparing no one. Outpatient therapy or...
29Apr
by Forrest Arthur, MD, CAP
Stress has long been known as a significant risk factor in the development of addiction as well as in addiction relapse in vulnerable individuals. This can result in an increased need for substance abuse counseling, and during this global pandemic...
29Apr
by Christina Sanchez Miller, MPH
Addiction has destroyed many lives as it ruins the individual’s family structure, career, and financial stability. Addiction can come in many forms such as drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling and shopping. Throughout the years, many therapy techniques have been developed to...
