BlogOpioids

Non-Opioid Therapy to Manage Chronic Pain

In the United States, prescriptions for opioids increased fourfold between 1999 and 2018. There has also been an increase of overdose and death due to…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSOctober 31, 2019

BlogCodependency

The Dysfunctional Family and Codependency

The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University published a white paper titled Family Matters: Substance Abuse and The American Family. This report…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSOctober 30, 2019

Alternative TherapiesBlog

Equine Facilitated Therapy for Addiction Treatment

Horses are herd animals that pay close attention to the emotions of those around them, animal and human. They mirror the emotional state of those…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSOctober 29, 2019

BlogEcstasy

Is Ecstasy Addictive and Other MDMA Questions Answered

There are many myths around Ecstasy and what happens when one stops using the drug. Some people do not believe Ecstasy is addictive while others…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSOctober 28, 2019

Alternative TherapiesBlog

Smart Recovery as Non-12-Step Treatment for Addictions

Many people dislike the rigid structure of 12-Step Programs or the spiritual aspect required to attend. Smart Recovery Meetings uses Smart Tools designed to produce…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSOctober 26, 2019

BlogParent Guide

Why do Private Rehab Centers Offer Personalized Programs?

Substance abuse affects people from all walks of life. There is not one reason that people abuse drugs and alcohol. Each person afflicted with substance…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSOctober 25, 2019

BlogResources

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

Al-AnonBlog

How Does Al-Anon Detachment Work?

One of the first tools taught in Al-Anon is detachment from the behaviors of the alcoholic. But there is much misunderstanding about this tool and…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSOctober 23, 2019

BlogTherapy

How is Holistic Psychotherapy for Addiction Different from Traditional Psychotherapy?

Holistic psychotherapy is gaining popularity in the addiction recovery field. The National Institute on Drug Abuse identifies seven areas of a comprehensive drug addiction treatment…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSOctober 22, 2019

BlogXanax

The Battle Against Addiction to Psychiatric Drugs

Xanax is a Schedule IV psychiatric drug used to sedate people with anxiety and problems sleeping. This drug is commonly abused, sold on the street…

Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSOctober 21, 2019