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How to Help a Loved One With Addiction Recovery

October 1, 2024

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article on how to help someone with addiction recovery is Lori Lachelt, Clinical Supervisor, Addiction Services, LADC. It isn’t easy watching your loved one suffer the effects of an addiction. Addictions can...

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Am I Addicted? Symptoms and Treatment Options

June 20, 2024

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article on addiction is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist, R. John Sutherland, PhD, ABPP, LADC, MHA, and...

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Does Vaping Cause Anxiety?

June 17, 2024

Have you felt more anxious since you’ve started vaping? If so, you’re not the only one. While you might feel that taking a hit calms you down and lowers your stress level, it actually heightens your anxiety and makes you...

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PTSD & Substance Use: Is There a Connection?

June 3, 2024

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article on PTSD & Substance Use is R. John Sutherland, PhD, ABPP, LADC, MHA, and Vice President of Addiction Services. The more we learn about...

What is Substance Use Disorder?

December 1, 2021

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Debra Erickson, MA, LADC, Outpatient Therapist. Did you know that 1 in 12 American adults have a substance use disorder (SUD)? SUD is a mental health disorder that involves the uncontrolled use of...

5 Ways to Prevent Substance Abuse

March 18, 2021

The Nystrom & Associates providers consulted for this article are Amanda Lemire, Outpatient Therapist, and Mark Berven, SUD Program Manager. There's no one way to stop someone from using drugs or alcohol, but there are things that everyone can implement to prevent...

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Practical mental health tips from real therapists.

How to Help a Loved One With Addiction Recovery

Am I Addicted? Symptoms and Treatment Options

Does Vaping Cause Anxiety?

PTSD & Substance Use: Is There a Connection?

What is Substance Use Disorder?

5 Ways to Prevent Substance Abuse

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