Food Addiction. Are You an Addict?
As humans, eating is a necessity for normal body functioning and survival. At some point in our lives, we have overeaten food for being deliciously irresistible, our favorite meals, or due to cravings. This is normal since it has happened to almost everyone, but there is a very thin line between food addiction and over-indulgence […]
COVID-19: Addiction Recovery in the Middle of a Pandemic
The emergence of the coronavirus pandemic has caused widespread fear and uncertainty across the world. At first, it seemed like a different strain of the flu, but it’s speedy spread and death toll pushed humanity to recognize it as a dangerous virus finally. Governments of different countries have taken it upon themselves to enforce varying […]
What is CCAPP (California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals)
As the rate of addiction soars in the United States, the demand for substance abuse counselors continues to rise. Statistics by the Department of Labor show that this need will increase by close to 23% between 2016 and 2026. This growth is mainly because of two factors. First, more Americans continue to seek addiction counseling […]