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Journaling Towards Freedom from Drugs in Rehab

Many enter rehab not knowing what to expect from addiction recovery. Concerned with a desire to be free from drugs and alcohol these people are…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSFebruary 17, 2020

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What are Attributes of the Best Alcohol Rehab Programs?

Alcoholism is a form of addiction that brings suffering to millions of Americans each year. Those who experience the disease of alcoholism are unable to…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSFebruary 14, 2020

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To Twelve Step or Not to Twelve Step

The goal of every recovery program is to help the addict walk away from addictions. Sometimes the goal is to moderate consumption, such as eating…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSFebruary 11, 2020

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13 Benefits of Choosing a Rehab Facility Out of State

The Help Guide in collaboration with Harvard Medical School defines addiction as a powerful influence on the brain... Addiction involves craving for something intensely, loss…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSFebruary 5, 2020

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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

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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

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How to Find Rehab Centers Near Me?

Over 14,000 rehab centers are available in the United States alone. That number is growing as more people are seeking treatment for addiction. Even with…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSDecember 16, 2019

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The Question Is Not How to Shoot Dope…

How to shoot dope is the one question many people wish they had never asked. The question you should ask instead is, how to get…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSDecember 5, 2019

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Is 28 Days Really all that’s needed for treatment?

What occurs on day 28? Does the human brain re-wire? Do yearnings cease? After four weeks of therapy, is the struggle suddenly over? No, no…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSOctober 24, 2019

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Ready for Sobriety: What to Bring to Rehab?

Changing habits, detoxing harmful chemicals, and changing environments bring new challenges to a person struggling with addictive behaviors. Choosing to recover from substance abuse can…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSOctober 19, 2019