Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MS

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Creating Sobriety: Art Therapy Used in Florida Drug Rehab

Art Therapy is a Complementary and Alternative Medical Practice (CAM) treatment to the evidenced-based therapies offered in rehab. Since the 1950s, Art Therapy has helped…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSJanuary 29, 2020

BlogOxycodone

How Long Will Oxycodone Withdrawal Symptoms Last?

Oxycodone is an opioid drug used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is an effective drug at inhibiting pain and allowing the user to…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSJanuary 28, 2020

BlogResources

State-Funded Rehab and Other Free Programs in Florida

Florida is a hot-bed of recovery communities and services. Programs exist for every economic level in the sunshine state; from state-funded rehab to private luxury…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSJanuary 27, 2020

BlogHeroin

The Effects of Heroin Use on Health

The effects of heroin use can have devastating results on the quality and length of life. From 2001-2018, there has been a six-fold increase in…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSJanuary 25, 2020

BlogRehabilitation

Is Luxury Drug Rehab Worth the Money?

There are over 14,500 drug treatment centers in the United States. While most are government backed and overcrowded, others cater to the wealthy and offer…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSJanuary 24, 2020

BlogHeadlines

Symptoms of Cocaine Use from Food?

Is it possible to get high on food? Does cheese give the same symptoms of cocaine use in the human body? While these questions may…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSJanuary 23, 2020

BlogMeth

Shooting Meth Increases Risk of Suicide and Parkinson’s Disease

The United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime estimates that over 12.19 million people inject illicit drugs during 2018. This is 26% of the adult population…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSJanuary 22, 2020

AddictionBlog

Isolation: Drug Addiction Cause Revealed

Many studies show genetic predisposition and environmental causes for drug addiction. A study that looked at identical twins noted that addiction is 50-60% genetic predisposition.…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSJanuary 21, 2020

AddictionBlog

Six Stages of Change

Understanding your readiness to change by being familiar with the six-stage model of change can help you choose treatments that are right for you. A…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSJanuary 20, 2020

AftercareBlog

The Importance of a Continuing Care Plan After Rehab

Addiction is described as a compulsive behavior, or a pattern of repetitive and senseless thinking. In rehab, a recovering addict is encouraged by example how…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSJanuary 18, 2020