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, MSMay 21, 2021
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Addictive behaviors affect around 8.3 million children + across the United States from 2002-2019. With substance abuse rates steadily climbing year-after-year these numbers are sure to…
Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSMay 19, 2021
In a healthy dynamic, each member supports the entire family. Basic human needs are met, and each person feels important to the whole family. But…
Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSMay 17, 2021
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, MSMay 14, 2021
Many working professionals cope with stress and anxiety through substance abuse. In fact, 70% of those who abuse substances work. Many of those struggling with…
Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSMay 12, 2021
Is getting a pet in your first-year sober smart? Some addiction professionals argue pet ownership in the first year of recovery is dangerous for both…
Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSMay 10, 2021
Many people prescribed medication for pain management believe narcotics are not dangerous. If a doctor is giving the drug, it must not be harmful. But…
Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSMay 7, 2021
Like any industry, recovery centers face scrutiny for shoddy business practices. When drug and alcohol rehab centers follow substandard guidelines, people needing help suffer from…
Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSMay 5, 2021
Codependent people often develop addictions to help deal with their problems. Yet many treatment facilities only discuss the symptoms of addiction. A good addiction treatment…
Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSApril 30, 2021
Hydrocodone is the generic name for pain medication used to treat constant severe pain. If you are using the drug and considering giving it up,…
Ricardo A Santiago LMHC, MSApril 28, 2021
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