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Explore expert advice, personal stories, and recovery resources from the team at Victory Addiction Recovery Center in Lafayette and Metairie, Louisiana.

 

 

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What Happens After Addiction Treatment? Creating Goals for Recovery

By on August 14, 2025

Entering into addiction treatment may have been one of the hardest decisions of your life. Now that you’re in treatment...
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Busting the Most Common Myths About Drug Addiction Treatment

By on August 11, 2025

Drug addiction treatment is an effective, proven strategy to help people stop misusing substances. Like any other type of treatment...
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7 Signs Your Loved One Is Struggling with Alcohol Addiction

By on August 4, 2025

No one wants to think it’s happening. Yet, the reality is, alcohol addiction, more accurately called alcohol use disorder (AUD),...
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4 Steps to Addiction Treatment in Lafayette, LA

By on July 24, 2025

It’s time to think seriously about addiction treatment. You want control over your life back. That seems easy enough to...
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Why Choose Victory for Drug Addiction Treatment in Louisiana

By on July 17, 2025

Seeking drug addiction treatment in Louisiana could be one of the most important things you do for yourself in your...
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Talk to Your Kids: How Adults in Recovery Can Prevent Their Children from Taking the Same Path

By on July 16, 2025

Talking with your kids about what’s right and wrong is one of the most important parts of parenting. These conversations...
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Can I Help My Employee Get Into a Professional Drug Treatment Program?

By on June 27, 2025

A business is only as good and as successful as its employees. When employees are struggling, your company is not...
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What Are the Complications of Alcohol Addiction: Why Treatment Matters

By on June 19, 2025

Alcohol addiction, more appropriately called alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a life-threatening disease that impacts millions of people. It develops...
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First Responders and Addiction – What to Do to Get Help

By on June 13, 2025

First responders face some of the most challenging work. EMTs, police, and firefighters save lives, make critical decisions, and confront...
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How to Stop Addiction and Save Your Loved One’s Life – Realistic Solutions

By on June 5, 2025

You want to stop addiction from ruining the life of your child, friend, or parent. For loved ones, often desperate...
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Who Would Most Likely Develop an Alcohol Addiction in Adulthood?

By on May 30, 2025

Alcohol addiction is a life-threatening condition that can create turmoil in relationships, impact career goals and life plans, and shorten...
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Common Barriers to Getting Addiction Help

By on May 23, 2025

Why is getting help for alcohol and drug addiction so hard? If you are someone struggling with substance use disorder...
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What Is the First Step Toward Getting Treatment for Alcohol Addiction?

By on May 19, 2025

Alcohol addiction, more appropriately called alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a disease that impacts people from all walks of life....
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What Help Is Available After Discharge from an Inpatient Treatment Program?

By on May 13, 2025

Inpatient treatment is one of the foundations of recovery for people with moderate to severe addiction. It’s a safe environment...
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What a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center in Louisiana Means to Your Struggling Loved One

By on May 6, 2025

Located in the heart of Acadiana, Victory Addiction Recovery Center is one of the most affordable, accessible drug and alcohol...
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Victory Offers Addiction Recovery Health Options for Louisiana Residents

By on April 25, 2025

A study released by the Louisiana Violence Experiences survey in February of 2025 makes it clear that Louisiana residents are...
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How to Live a Life of Gratitude in Recovery

By on April 18, 2025

Gratitude may be the furthest thing from your mind. You’re battling a constant level of stress as you work through...
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Common Addiction Myths

By on April 14, 2025

Drug and alcohol addiction is a disease, much like cancer or heart disease. Yet addiction is also one of the...
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What Is the Most Effective Treatment for Addiction?

By on April 4, 2025

Substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex disease. Like others, it requires specialized treatment customized to the disorder you are...
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Healthy Stress Coping Strategies

By on March 28, 2025

Stress is everywhere. You may have heard it’s a part of everyday life. That’s not a healthy view, but for...
What to Do if Your Child Is Struggling with Addiction
Will I See Family If I Go to Addiction Treatment?

By on February 28, 2025

Addiction is a devastating disease that impacts the physical, emotional, and mental health of an individual and often damages families...
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Getting Substance Use Disorder Help During a High-Stress Career Change

By on February 25, 2025

Substance use disorder (SUD) is a serious condition that does not just happen but develops over time. Yet, for some...
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Get Treatment for Addiction Now: Beat the Odds With Treatment

By on February 14, 2025

Treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) seems like an incredible challenge, with so many obstacles to overcome. It certainly may...
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7 Ways Addiction Can Impact Health and How to Get Addiction Treatment Help

By on February 6, 2025

Drug and alcohol use impacts various areas of the body, not just the brain. As you work on recovery, you’ll...
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5 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Drug Addiction Treatment Program 

By on January 30, 2025

You’re ready to take the step toward drug addiction treatment, but you’re not sure where to begin. It’s a common...
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Factors That Contribute to Drug Addiction

By on January 28, 2025

A multitude of factors contribute to addiction; addiction can happen to anyone, often before they know what is happening. Everything...
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How to Find Purpose in Life in Recovery From Addiction

By on January 24, 2025

Addiction’s slow development over time impacts every facet of your life, transforming the way you think, the decisions you make,...
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Substance Use Disorders and Mood Disorders

By on January 16, 2025

Some substances can make you feel good, while others can make you feel much worse. Whether you must take medication...
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How Fentanyl Addiction Could Impact All People: A Non-Discriminatory Disease

By on January 10, 2025

Fentanyl is a type of opioid, a highly powerful and addictive substance that can change the life of a person...
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The Science Behind Addiction Treatment

By on January 2, 2025

Can addiction be cured? It is a question that someone suffering from the disease and everyone around them may ask....
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How to Help the Veteran in Your Life Get Pain Medication Addiction Treatment

By on December 20, 2024

Most people experience pain at some point in their lives. You may get a toothache or, after a long day...
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4 Tips For Living With Someone in Addiction Recovery

By on December 13, 2024

Addiction affects more than the person who is addicted. After your loved one has gotten sober and returned home from...
Manage holiday events in recovery with confidence. Learn how to avoid triggers
Managing Holiday Events in Recovery

By on December 12, 2024

If you’re new to addiction recovery and have been working hard to maintain it, you may wonder what you should...
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Restorative Yoga and Home-Baked Bread: An Interview with Diane Ortego

By on December 4, 2024

If you’re preparing to enter a residential program for addiction treatment, practicing yoga might be the last thing you’d expect...
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Common Health Problems Caused By Alcohol Use

By on November 21, 2024

Alcohol may seem like a harmless substance that can take the edge off a bad day. Yet, over time, alcohol...
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Understanding the Role of Family Therapy in Addiction Recovery: An Interview with Family Therapist Chad Beraud

By on November 13, 2024

For families navigating the challenging journey of supporting a loved one through addiction recovery, family therapy can provide essential tools...
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Treating Alcohol Addiction in Louisiana

By on November 8, 2024

Alcohol addiction is a devastating disease, one that can impact a person’s physical and mental health, relationships, and quality of...
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Professional Addiction Treatment for Nurses

By on November 1, 2024

Nurses have one of the hardest jobs there is: caring for others in life-threatening situations while juggling long shifts, changing...
Family Support in Veteran Addiction Recovery
The Importance of Family Support in Veteran Addiction Recovery

By on October 24, 2024

Veterans face an uphill battle when it comes to addiction recovery, with different types of challenges than non-veterans face. For...
What is an IOP in Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment?
What Can an Intensive Outpatient Program Do for You?

By on October 18, 2024

When it’s time to be aggressive about treating your drug or alcohol disorder, you need the most effective tools to...
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Veterans’ Addiction Treatment Changes Futures

By on October 11, 2024

Veterans often face traumatic experiences throughout their time in service. Though every Vet’s story is a bit different, what they...
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What Goes Into Family Care at Victory Addiction Recovery Center?

By on October 7, 2024

Drug and alcohol addiction impacts everyone within a family. Though the person battling the disorder is often faced with the...
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Victory Addiction Recovery Center Focuses on Building a Healing Culture

By on September 27, 2024

Drug and alcohol addiction is a disease, not a choice. The healing process is not simple and certainly not something...
Understanding Individual Therapy in Addiction Treatment
Understanding Individual Therapy in Addiction Treatment

By on September 19, 2024

“No one will get it. I do not want to talk to other people about my problems.” Does this sound...
Benefits of Inpatient Addiction Care
Inpatient Care Versus Outpatient Addiction Treatment

By on September 10, 2024

Addiction treatment is not a standardized process but rather an individualized care plan designed to meet your specific needs. The...
National Recovery Month
What You Can Teach Others During National Recovery Month

By on August 29, 2024

Every September, we celebrate National Recovery Month, a time to encourage and educate others on the incredible possibilities that come...
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Counseling, New Orleans, and TikTok Pigs: An Interview with R. Paige Prather

By on August 23, 2024

“I just LOVE my job,” writes R. Paige Prather, Victory Addiction Recovery Center’s new Director for the IOP (intensive outpatient)...
Group Therapy for Substance Use Disorder
Group Therapy for Substance Use Disorder

By on August 20, 2024

One of the types of therapy frequently used in drug and alcohol treatment is group therapy. It sounds simple enough....
How to Know If You Have a Codeine Addiction
Harmful Effects of Addiction to Codeine

By on August 9, 2024

Codeine is a commonly prescribed medication, and yet, in some people, it may be addictive. Though codeine may help to...
When a DUI Signals the Time for Addiction Treatment
When a DUI Signals the Time for Addiction Treatment

By on July 29, 2024

You were pulled over and failed a breathalyzer test. You only had a couple of drinks, but now you are...
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The Most Successful Treatment for Substance Abuse

By on July 26, 2024

You’re ready to get into drug treatment, but where do you start? Finding the best treatment center can be challenging....
Let’s take a closer look at what failing a drug test in addiction recovery means and what steps you can take to make sure that doesn’t happen.
When You Fail the Drug Test

By on July 19, 2024

Going back to work after addiction treatment often means taking on a new job. You’re sober, and you’re ready to...
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Tactical Recovery Gives Veterans the Help They Deserve

By on July 11, 2024

As a Veteran, you put everything on the line for your country. You recognized the call for help, realized that...
What Is Group Therapy?
Why Group Therapy Is Important To Addiction Recovery

By on June 28, 2024

During drug and alcohol addiction treatment, you probably expect to work one-on-one with a therapist to dig deep into what...
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What to Do If a Friend Needs Help with Addiction

By on June 21, 2024

How do you help a friend with addiction? Substance use disorder (SUD) is a disease like any other that will...
5 Ways Tactical Recovery Can Change Your Future
5 Ways Tactical Recovery Can Change Your Future

By on June 13, 2024

For those who have served in combat situations or brought emergency care to victims of traumatic accidents or events, exposure...
Why Relapse Happens
Why Relapse Happens and How to Avoid It

By on June 7, 2024

Relapse is not failure. It doesn’t mean drug and alcohol addiction treatment didn’t work. It is often a component of...
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5 Simple Mindfulness Tips to Incorporate Into Your Day

By on May 23, 2024

Mindfulness is a principle of paying close attention to your thoughts and experiences and how they are impacting your actions....
Dangers of Mixing Alcohol with Drugs
Here’s What Happens When You Mix Drugs and Alcohol

By on May 17, 2024

Most prescription drugs come with a warning to not consume alcohol while taking the drug. And many people disregard this...
The Relationship Between Bipolar Disorder and Addiction
The Relationship Between Bipolar Disorder and Addiction

By on May 9, 2024

A significant number of people who suffer from alcohol and drug addiction also have mental health disorders such as anxiety,...
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Alumni Program Helps Clients Further Their Recovery 

By on May 3, 2024

Addiction treatment doesn’t stop once a client leaves Victory. Having a strong alumni program keeps alumni accountable and educates them...
How to Break the Cycle of Addiction
How to Break the Cycle of Addiction

By on April 25, 2024

People develop addiction for various reasons. In some situations, it may feel like the best strategy for overcoming chronic stress...
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VARC’s Family Care Group makes a difference to loved ones and clients

By on April 19, 2024

Addiction is not a “solo” disease, it affects every member of the family. Because of this, Victory invites families to take...
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How to Get Help for Opioid Addiction as a Veteran

By on April 12, 2024

Opioids are one of the most important pain-relieving medications available today. For Veterans suffering from intense injury and pain after...
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What Our Inpatient Residential Rehab in LA Is Really Like

By on April 4, 2024

The thought of leaving everything you know in your life to enter into a treatment center for drugs and alcohol...
How to Manage Pain Without Opioids
How to Manage Pain Without Opioids

By on March 28, 2024

Opioids are a powerful drug noted for their ability to control pain. To do this, they interfere with the way...
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Laid Off from Your Job? Now Could Be the Time for Professional Addiction Treatment

By on March 22, 2024

For many people, 2022 and the start of 2023 has been difficult in the job market. With a tightening recession,...
What Is Self-Medicating?
How Self-Medicating Can Lead to Addiction

By on March 4, 2024

Are you self-medicating? Self-medication is a term used to refer to a person using substances to treat mental, emotional, or...
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Is Lifelong Addiction Recovery Possible?

By on March 1, 2024

Your close family member is dependent on drugs or alcohol. It’s taken over their life. Perhaps they started drinking in...
What Are Cravings
What Are Cravings, and Why Do You Have Them?

By on February 16, 2024

No matter how hard you try, sometimes it’s impossible to think about anything but the drug you know you need...
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7 Signs of Substance Use Disorder in a Loved One

By on February 13, 2024

Realizing a loved one may be struggling with drug addiction is difficult. Often, we try to deny what’s occurring because...
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How to Stay Present in Addiction Recovery

By on February 6, 2024

Addiction recovery is a long process filled with a lot of bright spots. It can be empowering to know you...
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What Are Your Options for Alcohol Addiction Treatment?

By on January 22, 2024

If you’re realizing it’s time to get help for your drinking, you are far from alone in your battle. An...
Aftercare
What Is Addiction Treatment Aftercare?

By on January 11, 2024

When your time in residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment ends, your recovery journey is just beginning. You will need...
Mistakes
Common Mistakes Made in Addiction Recovery

By on January 5, 2024

Addiction is a damaging disease, not just to your body but to your mental health, confidence, and overall emotional well-being....
How to Make Resolutions That Work
How to Make Resolutions That Work

By on December 20, 2023

For a lot of people, January is the time to start new traditions and create new goals for the year...
What Is the First Step in the Addiction Treatment Process?
What Is the First Step in the Addiction Treatment Process?

By on December 15, 2023

It’s time to stop letting drugs or alcohol control your health and future. The problem is that you’re not sure...
7 Ways to Navigate Holiday Gatherings in Recovery
7 Ways to Navigate Holiday Gatherings in Recovery 

By on December 7, 2023

Holiday dinners can be some of the most memorable experiences this time of the year. Those memories could be good...
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What Is Ketamine, and Is It Dangerous?

By on November 30, 2023

Ketamine is a type of dissociative drug, which means it changes the way the brain perceives what’s really happening around...
Busting the Most Common Myths About Drug Addiction Treatment
Busting the Most Common Myths About Drug Addiction Treatment

By on November 9, 2023

Drug addiction treatment is an effective, proven strategy to help people stop misusing substances. Like any other type of treatment...
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Will You See a Doctor During Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment?

By on October 19, 2023

Drug and alcohol addiction impact a person’s overall physical health as well as mental and emotional well-being. Treatment for addiction...
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Aging Veterans and Alcohol Use Disorder

By on October 11, 2023

Being in the military means you’ve probably experienced a wide range of emotionally charged events. It also means you may...
Four Weeks of Addiction Treatment
What Happens During 90-Day Drug Treatment?

By on October 6, 2023

The thought of leaving home for 90 days can be very scary, but what if, during that time, you could...
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What Makes Victory the Best Choice for Addiction Treatment in Lafayette?

By on September 28, 2023

Are you finding yourself in need of help for drug and alcohol addiction? Perhaps you have tried and relapsed more...
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Are You at Risk for Alcohol Addiction?

By on September 15, 2023

Numerous factors contribute to the development of alcohol use disorder (AUD), which is often referred to as alcohol addiction. Understanding...
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What Is Emotional Freedom Technique?

By on September 11, 2023

Emotional freedom technique (EFT), sometimes called tapping therapy, offers tools that allow a person to work through times of high...
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The Role of Family in Addiction Treatment

By on August 30, 2023

Addiction impacts families. It plays a role in the way families communicate, support each other, and get through the day....
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How PTSD in Veterans Impacts Their Families

By on August 23, 2023

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) changes lives. It occurs when someone faces traumatic experiences that continue to impact them, often in...
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The 7 Most Common Types of Addiction

By on August 10, 2023

Do you struggle with the need to use substances on a routine basis? It may feel like a critical part...
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What Types of Alternative Therapies Can Help With Addiction Recovery?

By on August 4, 2023

People struggling with addiction of any type are going through an intense and often difficult process that impacts their mental,...
Overcoming the Barriers to Addiction Treatment
How to Talk to Your Parents About Your Drug Use

By on July 31, 2023

As a young adult, your life is likely changing at a rapid pace. You’re trying to find your way, whether...
Bipolar Disorder and Substance Use Disorder
What Is Bipolar Disorder? Can It Lead to Addiction?

By on July 20, 2023

“You’re bipolar.” It’s a statement people make when they are judging a person’s behavior or moods. But bipolar is much...
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Anxiety and Addiction: Signs You Need Mental Health Support

By on July 13, 2023

When you have an addiction, you know that you need consistent support for it, abstaining from use and caring for...
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How Are Mental Health Disorders Treated?

By on June 29, 2023

Mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and bipolar disorder get a lot of coverage in...
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How to Talk About Mental Health with Your Family

By on June 19, 2023

Mental health is just as important as physical health, but it’s less talked about and far less supported. You may...
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7 Reasons People Relapse from Drug and Alcohol Addiction

By on June 5, 2023

It’s hard work to stop using substances your body and brain have become dependent on. That hard work is something...
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What Is Alcohol Withdrawal?

By on May 25, 2023

If you have been a heavy drinker for years and suddenly stop drinking, your body could go into alcohol withdrawal,...
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Overcoming the Pain of PTSD

By on May 15, 2023

If you’ve suffered trauma at some time in your past, you don’t want to think about it, relive it, or...
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Recognizing Stressors in Addiction Recovery

By on May 8, 2023

As you work through addiction recovery, you may find that your confidence and strength builds as you continue to make...
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How Our Professionals Program for Addiction Can Help Your Career

By on May 1, 2023

At Victory Addiction Recovery Center, we offer a Professionals Program. It is designed to help people who are suffering from...
Four Weeks of Addiction Treatment
What Could Happen with Four Weeks of Addiction Treatment?

By on April 21, 2023

What could you do with four weeks? If you’re suffering from addiction, much of that time will likely be spent...
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Why Do Veterans Have an Increased Risk of Addiction?

By on April 12, 2023

Veterans take on some of the most challenging experiences in an effort to help others. No matter what reason they...
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Benefits of Getting Alcohol and Drug Addiction Under Control Now

By on April 5, 2023

Alcohol and drug addiction leads to complex changes in a person’s life. If you’re struggling with addiction, you’ve probably noticed...
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How Does Alcohol Misuse Affect Health?

By on March 19, 2023

How Does Alcohol Change the Brain? Alcohol triggers the pleasure center of the brain. This is the part of your...
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Can Alcohol Addiction Lead to a Behavioral Addiction? 

By on March 10, 2023

Does alcohol addiction make you more likely to develop behavioral addictions, such as gambling, shopping, or exercise addiction? Studies say...
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7 Alternatives to Opioid Pain Medication

By on March 1, 2023

You have pain. Your doctor is no longer willing or able to offer you pain medication to treat it. This...
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How Veterans Can Transition Back to Civilian Life and Overcome Addiction Challenges

By on February 15, 2023

Transitioning from the intensity of military life back to civilian life isn’t simple for anyone. In some situations, it’s quite...
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What Can You Do When Your Loved One Is Addicted to Alcohol?

By on February 5, 2023

You watch them drink all of the time. They have a drink in their hand no matter when you see...
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Job Loss and Addiction: How to Get Back on the Right Path

By on January 18, 2023

  Drug and alcohol addiction often leads to numerous complications throughout a person’s life. One of the hardest parts of...
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Could Your Veteran Need Drug Treatment?

By on January 7, 2023

Drug addiction is a complex disease that presents itself in people in various ways. Veterans, in particular, are vulnerable due...
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Are You Ready for Drug or Alcohol Addiction Treatment? 5 Signs It’s Time

By on December 24, 2022

Drug and alcohol addiction isn’t something you can hide. You may know you’re struggling with your ability to control what...
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7 Strategies for Improving Communication with Your Loved One

By on December 17, 2022

During drug and alcohol addiction treatment, one of the foundations of success is communication. If you cannot communicate well with...
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Don’t Wait – Why You’ll Benefit from Addiction Treatment Now

By on December 3, 2022

Are you ready to recognize the need for drug and alcohol treatment? Perhaps you know it’s something you have to...
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How an App Can Help You with Your Addiction Recovery

By on November 18, 2022

How do you manage your recovery from drug and alcohol addiction? For many people, early recovery can feel overwhelming. You...
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The Holidays and Your Recovery: Tips for Changing Traditions to Fit Your New Life

By on November 11, 2022

A life in addiction recovery is different than it used to be, and that’s a good thing. Yet the holidays...
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Are You Enabling or Helping Your Loved One?

By on November 5, 2022

You know your family member or good friend is struggling with substance use disorder. You want to help them, but...
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Starting the Conversation with a Loved One About Addiction

By on October 28, 2022

Drug and alcohol use is prevalent in many areas. While many people use these substances recreationally, assuming they are safe,...
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Even as Overdose Fatalities Increase, Concerns Over Addiction Fall

By on October 14, 2022

Drug addiction continues to be one of the most crushing parts of life in many cities. But in some areas,...
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Signs Your Boss Already Knows You Have a Substance Abuse Problem

By on October 7, 2022

If you’re struggling with addiction and still trying to maintain your life, it can sometimes feel like you’re doing everything...
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How Does Addiction Stigma Impact People with a Substance Use Disorder?

By on September 23, 2022

Stigma is very common when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction. The thoughts and images we have about people...
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Highly Potent Marijuana Is Creating Addictions

By on September 10, 2022

It’s a question many people ask. Is marijuana addictive? The answer is yes. Some people can develop dependence on and...
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Is Your Addiction Hiding a Mental Health Disorder?

By on August 26, 2022

Those with a substance use disorder, such as drug or alcohol addiction, are often at risk of having a mental...
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Treatment Options for Co-Occurring Disorders

By on August 15, 2022

A person with co-occurring disorders typically has a substance use disorder, such as drug or alcohol addiction, as well as...
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Why Don’t People Get Help for Drug Addiction?

By on July 28, 2022

Why Don’t Some People Seek Treatment for Their Addiction? When a friend or loved one is using drugs, you see...
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Signs You May Need Inpatient Drug Addiction Treatment

By on July 12, 2022

Drug and alcohol addiction is a complex disease that impacts people in many ways. While some people may successfully quit...
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What to Expect from Behavioral Counseling

By on June 24, 2022

Addiction treatment is more than just getting help to stop using substances. It also requires developing skills to help prevent...
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What Do You Do When Someone You Love Is Addicted?

By on June 15, 2022

They say addiction changes people. That’s true, but for those who have a loved one battling addiction, it’s not easy...
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Communicating Honestly in Recovery: Simple Ways to Be Honest with Yourself and Others

By on May 24, 2022

There’s often a lot to think about and go through during recovery. You have lots of feelings coming to the...
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How to Handle the Return to Work After Addiction Treatment

By on May 12, 2022

Drug Addiction Treatment Addiction treatment is a life-changing experience. It opens the door for new ways of managing stress and...
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Signs a Medical Detox Program May Be What Your Loved One Needs

By on April 30, 2022

Watching a loved one suffer from drug or alcohol addiction is devastating. If you have never struggled with addiction, it...
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Overcoming Prescription Medication Addiction

By on April 18, 2022

Prescription medications often seem safe to take. After all, your doctor wrote a prescription for you based on their assessment...
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What Happens in Rehab? Answering Your Common Questions

By on April 7, 2022

It’s not often easy to decide to enter into addiction treatment. It may mean significant changes to your current routine...
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How to Build Trust with a Loved One During Recovery

By on March 28, 2022

It’s difficult to work through recovery knowing that your loved one may not forgive you. That’s a reality many people...
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At Risk of Overdose? How to Get Help

By on March 18, 2022

What Is a Drug Overdose? A drug overdose occurs when the body cannot tolerate the amount of drugs or alcohol...
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7 Steps to Get Sober by Summer

By on March 12, 2022

What does it take to get sober? It’s more than just not drinking or using drugs again. It’s about reclaiming...
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Addiction to Fentanyl

By on March 5, 2022

What Is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a highly dangerous, very potent type of synthetic opioid. Its structure is similar to morphine,...
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Why Do People Abuse Drugs?

By on February 28, 2022

Addiction Is a Misunderstood Disease Many people who have family members or friends who suffer from addiction don’t understand how...
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Can You Become Addicted to Steroids?

By on February 13, 2022

Anabolic steroids are a type of synthetic hormone that function much like testosterone. They are often used to promote muscle...
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Signs Your Addiction Is Impacting Your Work Performance

By on February 6, 2022

Drug and alcohol use can quickly escalate for many people, especially during stressful times. You may find yourself unable to...
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The Harmful Side Effects of Synthetic Cannabinoids

By on January 29, 2022

Synthetic Cannabinoids Synthetic cannabinoids are typically mixtures of herbal ingredients that also contain cannabinoid chemicals. They are made in a...
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Addiction to Vicodin: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Get Help

By on January 15, 2022

Vicodin is a type of prescription pain medication. When used properly, it can effectively minimize the pain signals traveling from...
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Is Addiction a Genetic Problem? Are You Doomed to Use?

By on January 6, 2022

Did you grow up in a home where one or both of your parents used drugs or alcohol often? Did...
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Is Drunk Driving a Sign of Addiction?

By on December 29, 2021

Not every person who gets behind the wheel intoxicated has an addiction. However, drunk driving is a strong indication that...
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Women and Substance Abuse Treatment: How to Get Help

By on December 20, 2021

Substance abuse disorder impacts millions of women each year. It’s estimated that 8.4 million women over age 18 in the...
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Addiction to Codeine

By on December 13, 2021

What Is Codeine? Codeine is a powerful prescription medication often used to treat pain. Though less potent than other forms...
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What Is the Long-Term Outlook for a Person with Untreated Addiction?

By on November 30, 2021

Drug and alcohol addiction is a chronic condition. While it is possible to overcome the effects of addiction and enter...
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Trauma Therapy: What Can Make the Pain Better?

By on November 21, 2021

Trauma can happen to anyone. When it does, it changes the course of a life, leading to painful memories, a...
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Veterans and the Holidays: How to Stay Sober Through Difficult Times

By on November 16, 2021

Veterans & the Holidays Staying sober during the holidays is complex for many people with addiction. For Veterans, it’s even...
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Victory Addiction Recovery Center Expands Trauma Treatment Services

By on November 15, 2021

Franklin, Tenn. – Nov. 15, 2021 – Victory Addiction Recovery Center, a provider of behavioral health and addiction treatment services...
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What Are Magic Mushrooms? Are They Addictive?

By on November 8, 2021

Magic mushrooms may sound harmless, but their mind-altering properties warrant concern. Sometimes called shrooms, these mushrooms contain psilocybin or psilocin....
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5 Ways Continuing Care Will Help You Stay Sober

By on October 24, 2021

Continuing Care Helps Perhaps you’ve already made it through detox and spent some time in residential care. You feel empowered...
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What Is PCP? How Does Addiction Form?

By on October 22, 2021

Phencyclidine (PCP) is an illegal street drug often sold as a white powder or sometimes a liquid. The powder is...
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5 Reasons an Alumni Program Aids in Recovery – How to Stay Connected

By on October 14, 2021

Recovery from drug and alcohol addiction takes time – and often continues for months and years after leaving treatment. That’s...
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What Is Kratom? Are You Addicted to It?

By on October 5, 2021

Kratom is not a well known substance but is gaining popularity for its psychotropic properties and as an herbal remedy...
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Investing in Professional Counseling for Mental Health

By on September 28, 2021

Take a step back and look at your life. Do you feel confident in your future? Do you feel content...
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What to Expect in the First Month of Sobriety

By on September 20, 2021

It’s time to take back your life. Once you’ve completed your first month of sobriety, you may start to feel...
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Marijuana Addiction: When Is Too Much Weed a Problem?

By on September 2, 2021

In many states, marijuana is now legal for medical purposes. In some, recreational use is allowed. Regardless of whether marijuana...
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Common Stimulant Drugs and Addiction

By on August 13, 2021

Stimulants are a type of drug that increase activity in the body, often boosting the function of the central nervous...
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Alcohol Consumption & COVID-19: Why Now Is the Time to Get Help

By on August 4, 2021

It’s been quite a year. Locked away from family and friends, you’ve spent your time watching the news and reading...
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The Health Benefits of Nature in Addiction Recovery

By on July 19, 2021

Imagine a stressful day at work, where you feel as though you are surrounded by one painful encounter after another....
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Helping Your Loved One With Meth Addiction

By on June 28, 2021

Could your son or daughter, spouse, or other loved one be using methamphetamine (meth)? Meth is highly addictive, and its...
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What Are Bath Salts?

By on June 9, 2021

Synthetic cathinones, or bath salts, are a type of drug classification describing lab-made chemicals. These chemicals are similar to cathinone,...
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Opioid Overdose Hospitalizations Grew During the Pandemic – What Can You Do?

By on May 30, 2021

COVID-19 created turmoil for most people. It locked down schools, shuttered jobs, and put everyday life on hold. Yet, for...
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What Are Benzos, and How Does Addiction Form?

By on May 16, 2021

Benzodiazepines (benzos) are sedatives often prescribed by doctors to treat conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and seizures. They create a...
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Childhood Trauma and Addiction – Why There’s a Link

By on April 30, 2021

Can what happened to you as a child cause you to use drugs or alcohol now? Growing evidence indicates that...
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Oxycodone Addiction and Risks

By on April 14, 2021

  Oxycodone is a powerful opioid painkiller. It is often used as a way to treat severe pain after a...
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Addiction to Xanax

By on March 25, 2021

Xanax is a type of benzodiazepine. This prescription medication is typically used to treat insomnia and anxiety disorders. Xanax is...
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5 Reasons Professional Detox and Residential Treatment Are Critical to Recovery

By on March 19, 2021

Making the decision to get help for drug and alcohol addiction often starts with understanding the options for care. While...
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Could a Veterans’ Addiction Treatment Program Help You?

By on March 2, 2021

Men and women who serve the U.S. in the Armed Forces put their lives on the line for the freedom...
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Addiction to Cocaine: What It Looks Like and How It Happens

By on February 18, 2021

A Widely Used Drug Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant drug, illicit because of how dangerous it can be. Though...
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How Meditation Helps Reduce the Need for Opioids for Pain Relief

By on January 27, 2021

You suffer from pain. That’s why you have to take pain medications. Yet, opioid-based medications cause changes in your body...
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Overcoming Prescription Medication Addiction

By on January 14, 2021

Prescription medications often seem safe to take. After all, your doctor wrote a prescription for you based on their assessment...
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Nutrition and Addiction Recovery: The Foods Your Body Needs and Why

By on December 30, 2020

Nutrition is an important component of addiction recovery. For many people with addiction, a lack of nutrients can slow the...
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Making the Decision to Enter Drug or Alcohol Detox as a Professional

By on December 10, 2020

You’re struggling each day with drug or alcohol use, hiding how much you rely on substances to get through the...
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Why Is Underlying Mental Illness the Root Cause of Addiction?

By on December 3, 2020

Mental illness is common. The National Alliance on Mental Health notes that 1 in 5 adults in the United States...
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Transitioning Back to Work After a Professionals’ Program for Addiction Treatment

By on November 19, 2020

A professionals’ program for addiction treatment can be one of the most important tools you have to get back your...
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Your Spouse Is Using and You’ve Had Enough: How to Encourage Treatment

By on November 12, 2020

It’s time to make some decisions. You know your loved one is dependent on drugs or alcohol. It’s their problem,...
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The Value of Exercise in Addiction Recovery

By on October 23, 2020

What happens to your body when you use drugs or alcohol? You may know about dependency and tolerance to drugs....
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Drug Addiction Treatment for Corporate Employees – Why and How to Get Help

By on October 10, 2020

In the 1940s and 1950s, it was common for a stiff drink to be a component of any business negotiation....
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What Is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Is It Right for You?

By on September 22, 2020

A variety of drug and alcohol treatment programs exist. Each one is a bit different from the next based on...
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Have You Relapsed Thanks to COVID? What to Do Now

By on September 9, 2020

COVID-19 has changed so much of your life. Relationships, finances, work, and even self-confidence may be different now. Extra stressors...
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How Can I Help My Adult Child with Drug or Alcohol Addiction?

By on September 3, 2020

Helping their children through difficult times is what parents do. While parents may hope that their children will stop needing...
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Coping with Stress at Work in Changing Economic Conditions

By on August 20, 2020

It is hard to know what tomorrow brings. During the pandemic, the future feels even more unsure. If you, like...
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How Alcohol Use Disorder Occurs & What Happens During Detox

By on August 5, 2020

Addiction creates dependency, a situation in which your brain’s chemistry is altered. When this happens, a person loses the ability...
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Professional Drug Treatment – When Doctors in High-Stress Situations Need Help

By on July 23, 2020

Times are difficult for many people. It’s unclear when the pandemic will end. Doctors and first responders who work with...
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What Is Holistic Treatment & When Is It Useful?

By on July 13, 2020

Does holistic treatment for drug addiction work? For many people, the answer is yes. When combined with professional medical care...
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7 Symptoms of Prescription Drug Abuse

By on June 24, 2020

Medications are an important part of our healthcare. You shouldn’t stop taking them unless your doctor tells you to. Yet,...
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Co-Occurring Disorders: Ways Addiction and Mental Illness Feed Each Other

By on June 18, 2020

About half of those who have mental health disorders also face substance use disorders, according to the National Institute on...
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The Importance of Safe Detox

By on May 26, 2020

When you’ve made the decision to get drug or alcohol treatment, one of the first steps is to rid your...
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Facing Stress in Times of Change: Managing Addiction in a Time of a Pandemic

By on May 11, 2020

In a time of pandemic, everything seems strange and worrisome. You may be one of the many people isolated in...
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How Do “Stay at Home” Orders Affect Rehab Centers?

By on April 26, 2020

Staying home has become a necessary step in the fight against COVID-19. Millions of people around the world are spending...
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What Is Inpatient Care Like at Victory Addiction Recovery Center?

By on April 16, 2020

Making the decision to seek help for drug or alcohol addiction is never an easy one, and often it is...
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7 Ways to Prevent Relapse

By on March 31, 2020

You’ve worked so hard at your recovery from substance use disorder. You know this is a life-long battle, one that...
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Avoiding Opioid Use at the Dentist

By on March 20, 2020

Something to Consider If you go to the dentist for your regularly scheduled appointments, you probably don’t think twice about...
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How to Help a Parent Who Is Addicted to Alcohol

By on March 6, 2020

Does your parent have an alcohol use disorder? When you see your parents crumbling under the weight of alcohol addiction,...
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How to Know If You Have a Drinking Problem – Signs You’re Struggling with Alcoholism

By on February 19, 2020

Enjoying a few drinks after work seems harmless. Thinking about having those drinks all day long on the job may...
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Sober Dating Options Near Lafayette, LA

By on February 5, 2020

You’re on your path to a healthy Valentine’s Day this year. If you’re doing well with your addiction recovery or...
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Depression and Drug Addiction: The Connection, the Statistics, the Solutions

By on January 27, 2020

Depression and drug addiction frequently go hand-in-hand. A study published by the National Institute on Drug Use found that an...
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High Stress Jobs – How to Cope Without Turning to Drugs and Alcohol

By on January 7, 2020

Many people face stress on the job. Jobs in healthcare, law enforcement, and high-risk finance may not seem to have...
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Family Care In Addiction – Should Your Family Receive Help, Too?

By on December 20, 2019

Drug and alcohol addiction is primarily a battle you have to win against yourself. It’s one of the most challenging...
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Facing the Financial Reality of Addiction

By on December 12, 2019

What is the true cost of addiction? It’s too great to calculate. Substance use disorder can deplete your ability to...
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7 Benefits of Entering Inpatient Addiction Treatment During the Holidays

By on November 29, 2019

Making Recovery a Priority Heading off to drug and alcohol addiction treatment should be a top priority for anyone with...
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What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

By on November 20, 2019

A Foundation of Care for SUD Addiction to alcohol and drugs requires a customized treatment plan for each individual. The...
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How Can a Professionals-Focused Addiction Treatment Program Help You?

By on November 12, 2019

Professionals face a difficult situation if they have a substance abuse problem. You may know you need help with your...
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Addiction Help: When Your Loved One Is Abusing Cocaine

By on October 30, 2019

Cocaine addiction is a very real crisis in the U.S. While it does not get as much attention as opioid...
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What Is a Relapse Prevention Program?

By on October 22, 2019

You’ve just completed residential or outpatient addiction treatment, and you’re feeling confident and strong. Feeling this good, why would you...
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How to Manage Stress Holistically, Without Drugs

By on October 15, 2019

Being under a significant amount of stress can lead you to crave drugs or alcohol as an escape. But using...
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The Stigma of Addiction

By on October 4, 2019

A Personal Story Vicki Allendorf, founder and director of the national non-profit I Hate Heroin and a personal friend of...
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Opioids: When Addiction Happens Due to Prescription Use

By on September 25, 2019

Are you wondering if your loved one may be addicted to pain medications? Though you know they suffer from pain,...
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The Relationship Between Addiction and Trauma

By on September 13, 2019

An Overview Past traumatic incidents are incredibly difficult to work through even for those with a strong support system. Someone...
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Key Features to Look for in a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center

By on August 28, 2019

You're Ready, Now What? Once you know it’s time to seek out drug and alcohol addiction treatment, the question becomes...
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Addiction Symptoms Checklist: Opioid Symptoms

By on August 16, 2019

You've watched your loved one struggle over the last few months, and you're wondering what's really happening. You may know...
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Recognizing Symptoms of Relapse in Your Loved One

By on August 7, 2019

Substance abuse disorder treatment doesn’t follow a straight line. Rather, it’s an up and down, curvy line that may include...
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Proper Nutrition During Detoxification – What Your Body Needs

By on July 29, 2019

When you stop using drugs or alcohol, your body begins the recovery process. During this period, it becomes critically important...
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What Makes Addiction Treatment Successful?

By on July 18, 2019

Every person with a substance use disorder benefits from cutting-edge care in a respected drug and alcohol treatment center. Yet,...
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When to Tell Your Boss, Friends, and New Love Interests About Your Substance Use Disorder

By on July 10, 2019

A Fresh Start You’ve made it through detox and are working to rediscover yourself in recovery. Now is the time...
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What Can You Expect from Aftercare?

By on June 27, 2019

You’ve done the hard work of inpatient treatment. Along the way, you’ve built new relationships and created friendships with those...
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How Family Contributes to Your Recovery

By on June 22, 2019

Many things contribute to a person’s ability to recover from drug and alcohol addiction. This includes physical and psychological support,...
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Who Should Seek Inpatient Treatment for Drug Addiction?

By on June 12, 2019

For men and women with severe addiction, one of the first steps to care is detox. During this process, a...
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Who Is the Ideal Candidate for Outpatient Addiction Treatment?

By on May 29, 2019

Do you believe you don’t have time to think about inpatient addiction treatment? If so, an intensive outpatient program, or...
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Do You Need Detox?

By on May 16, 2019

What Is Detox? Detoxification, commonly called detox, is the process by which a person abstains from the use of drugs...
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Finding Treatment for Veterans Struggling with Addiction

By on May 7, 2019

Men and women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces provide an incredible service to the country and the world. They...
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The Importance of Purpose in Addiction Recovery

By on April 19, 2019

Having purpose in the face of addiction can be empowering. Many people entering drug and alcohol addiction treatment feel defeated,...
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Approaching Family Members – When to Seek Out an Intervention

By on April 8, 2019

The idea of an intervention has been made popular by various television shows in recent years. Is it a viable...
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How Pets Can Help You Avoid Relapse

By on March 27, 2019

In the United States, the rate of substance use disorder relapse is as high as 60 percent, according to a...
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What Parents Need to Know About Teen Substance Abuse

By on March 20, 2019

Many parents believe the same thing. “My child would not (or does not) use drugs or alcohol.” Others may not...
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Holistic Treatment Supports Lasting Recovery

By on March 11, 2019

Holistic Treatment for Substance Use Disorder Can holistic treatments help you with your drug or alcohol addiction? To be clear,...
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How Reducing Stress Helps You on Road to Recovery

By on February 27, 2019

Stress is a part of daily life for most people. Each day, you likely spend some time worrying, being anxious,...
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Can the Family Medical Leave Act Help You Make the Decision to Enter Rehab?

By on February 5, 2019

You know you have an addiction. You also know you cannot quit on your own. The thought of getting treatment...
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How to Choose the Best Rehab for Your Needs

By on January 28, 2019

Getting help for alcohol or drug addiction is a life-saving and life-changing decision. It could mean rebuilding your future to...
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Defining Sober Living: What Does It Mean to You to Be Sober?

By on January 22, 2019

Sober living is defined differently by every person who walks this path in life. Whether it is one day or...
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How to Spot a High-Functioning Addict

By on January 3, 2019

  Individuals sometimes believe those with an addiction are unable to work, go to school, or remain social. Although movies...
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Addiction and Depression: Symptoms and Treatments

By on December 18, 2018

Depression and alcohol or drug addiction seem to go hand-in-hand. The statistics are staggering. About 15 million people in the...
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Signs Your Teen Is Using Drugs and Alcohol

By on December 7, 2018

Recognizing that your teen is using drugs or alcohol is very difficult. For some parents, it’s possible to never see...
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Victory Addiction Recovery Center: Treating Clients with Dignity and Respect

By on November 28, 2018

Getting Help If you're considering residential treatment for yourself or a loved one who is struggling with a substance use...
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How to Prepare for Your First Thanksgiving in Recovery

By on November 19, 2018

Drug and alcohol addiction recovery is an ongoing, day-to-day struggle. Just as you start to feel good about the consistency...
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How Addiction Affects the Whole Family

By on November 8, 2018

Kerri Cunningham, program director at Victory Addiction Recovery Center, shares her thoughts about Sam Fowler’s recent TED Talk about addiction...
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Your Guide to Medically Assisted Detox

By on October 26, 2018

Detoxification is a complex process that aims to remove the chemical drug from a person’s body. To understand what a...
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The Benefits of Family Therapy

By on October 12, 2018

Family support remains one of the most powerful and effective tools to help an individual recover from alcohol and drug...
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Helping Teens Safely Cope with a Family Member’s Addiction

By on October 5, 2018

Coping mechanisms: we all have them. Some are healthy and others not so much. Children whose parents struggle with substance...
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Finding Your Best Emotional Support System

By on September 23, 2018

When you enter into rehabilitation and begin recovery, you are given a chance to build a support system from scratch....
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Can a Taste of Independence in College Lead to Addiction?

By on September 17, 2018

For many high school graduates, college becomes the first real form of independence they’ve had. They are living away from...
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Problems Women Face in Recovery and How to Handle Them

By on August 29, 2018

Being a woman brings challenges that men will never understand. We clutch our keys like knives when we walk to...
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How Do Overdoses Happen?

By on August 20, 2018

An overdose is when a person takes more of a substance than their body can handle. Scientifically, overdoses happen when...
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Foods Your Body Needs in Recovery

By on August 9, 2018

If you’re in recovery, it’s easy to justify a second cupcake by telling yourself at least it’s not heroin. Or...
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Drug Slang and Warning Signs: What Parents of Teens Need to Know

By on August 3, 2018

Some nicknames, like “weed” for “marijuana” and “coke” for “cocaine,” are so common nowadays that most people know what they...
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What Not to Do When Someone Comes Home from Rehab

By on July 22, 2018

The weeks right after a loved one comes from home from a recovery program are a critical time. Studies have...
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How to Support a Loved One in Rehab

By on July 6, 2018

You just dropped off your child, spouse, parent, or friend at an addiction recovery center. It’s been a long path...
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How to Know If You’ve Hit Rock Bottom

By on June 26, 2018

Sometimes we like to think of life as the plot to a movie. There’s an inciting problem. Something happens that...
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Job Hunting in Recovery

By on June 12, 2018

Overcoming addiction is scary. Job hunting can be overwhelming. The combination of the two is almost enough to make a...
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What to Do if Your Child Is Struggling with Addiction

By on June 1, 2018

  If your child is using drugs or alcohol, you may feel overwhelmed, angry, or in denial of the problem,...
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Handling the Stigma of Recovery

By on May 23, 2018

Stigma isn’t tangible, but it is very real. It’s seen in the facial expressions of a person when she finds...
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Fun in the Sun While Staying Sober

By on May 7, 2018

You hibernated at home all winter—purposely separating yourself from all the usual temptations. You didn’t go to bars when your...
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Chronic Illness and Addiction: Is There an Extra Risk?

By on May 1, 2018

  According to the National Health Council, almost half of Americans live with some sort of chronic pain. From injury,...
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6 Tips for Dating a Person in Recovery

By on April 10, 2018

Every relationship is different and recovery looks different for each person. However, there are some basic guidelines to keep in...
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7 Ways to Restore Trust with a Loved One After Recovery

By on March 29, 2018

The journey towards recovering from addiction involves many steps. After you've gone through detox and gotten the counseling necessary to...
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Are You Afraid of Getting Sober?

By on March 15, 2018

Using drugs or alcohol on a daily basis is not just a habit; it’s a lifestyle. Imagining life without the...
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The Importance of Sleep in Recovery

By on February 26, 2018

Besides eating healthy and exercise, there’s one piece of advice doctors always give their patients. Get plenty of quality sleep....
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Fentanyl: An Open Letter to Grandma

By on February 12, 2018

  Dear Grandma, A few months ago, we circled up in your living room and talked about the opioid epidemic....
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Recovery Takes Guts: Good Nutrition for Addiction Recovery

By on February 5, 2018

Addiction is a health crisis. Physical health, mental health, societal health—you name it, addiction harms it. But what about nutritional...
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How to Deal with Insomnia During Recovery

By on January 31, 2018

If you’re anything like me, you live in fear of tossing and turning while trying to fall asleep. Insomnia can...
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6 Things a Doctor Wants You to Know About Addiction Recovery

By on January 23, 2018

There are professionals who work every day with people in recovery. They see the same patterns, the same pitfalls, and...
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Mom’s ‘Little Problem’: How to Handle Parents with Addiction

By on January 12, 2018

Older adults are rarely presented as the image of substance abuse. Nevertheless, this group confronts unique risks when it comes...
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Let in the Light: Seasonal Affective Disorder and Substance Abuse

By on January 3, 2018

Last week I walked out of work at seven o’clock p.m. and my heart sank. I had forgotten that the...
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How to Survive the Holidays in Recovery

By on December 15, 2017

Situation one: You’re at a work party, and it’s awkward. Your boss is making forced jokes and everyone is fake...
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Sexual Assault and Addiction

By on November 29, 2017

The #MeToo movement has recently taken social media by storm. Thousands of women posted #MeToo and brought their experiences of...
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Barriers to Successful Long-Term Recovery

By on November 2, 2017

When thinking about giving up a substance, most people consider the difficulties of entering a rehabilitation center, withdrawal, and problems...
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Local Addiction Professional Appointed to State Regulatory Board for Addiction Treatment

By on October 31, 2017

Kerri Cunningham, LAC, LCSW Appointed to ADRA On October 27th, Kerri Cunningham LAC, LCSW was appointed by Governor John Bel...
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What to Expect the First Week Out of Rehabilitation Center

By on October 18, 2017

So you’ve done the first hard steps. You recognized you have a problem. You sought help. You went through physical...
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What to Expect During Detox

By on October 6, 2017

If you are dependent on a substance, the first few days after giving it up can be intimidating. Knowing what...
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Opiate Addiction in Louisiana

By on September 27, 2017

“We lose a Vietnam War every single year to drug overdoses,” said Tom Price, US Secretary of Health and Human...
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What Can Genetic Assay Testing Tell Us about Addiction?

By on September 1, 2017

What is Genetic Assay Testing? “Assay” is a fancy science word that means “test.” This test examines a group of...
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Using Meditation for Recovery

By on August 22, 2017

Addiction involves both the mind and the body. That’s why treating addiction is never simple. If only the physical aspect...
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Stop Saying Should: Exercise and Recovery

By on August 14, 2017

When going through a particularly difficult time in life, no one wants to hear the advice “You should exercise.” We’ve...
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17 Health Problems Linked to Alcohol Abuse

By on July 25, 2017

In addition to causing difficulties in your relationships with family and friends, alcohol abuse can take a severe toll on...
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A Dysfunctional Marriage: Addiction and Depression

By on July 3, 2017

Depression and addiction have been described as a married couple who bring out the worst in each other but can’t...
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Getting Your Hands Dirty: Art Therapy and Recovery

By on June 16, 2017

Imagine a man who is not comfortable expressing himself verbally. The traditional approach of group meetings or talking-based counseling doesn’t...
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Rewriting Stories: Using Creative Writing in Recovery, Part 2

By on June 10, 2017

A previous post discussed the reasons why writing can be helpful to those in recovery. This post gives a few...
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Rewriting Stories: Using Creative Writing in Recovery

By on May 26, 2017

In recovery, building skills is encouraged—parenting and household managing skills; budgeting and life skills; or useful work skills like computer...
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Recovery and Improv: Just Say “Yes”

By on May 19, 2017

Perhaps “recovery” and “improv” seem odd in the same sentence. Improv is usually associated with comedy and entertainment. Shows like...
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How to Know if Your Loved One Has an Addiction

By on May 1, 2017

When you think of substance abuse tell-tale signs, what do you think of? Maybe bloodshot eyes, dilated pupils, or drastic...
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Addiction Treatment for Professionals: How To Stay Discreet

By on April 24, 2017

Many people who seek addiction treatment may feel nervous about others finding out about their illness; they may fear losing...
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Gender-Specific Sponsorship

By on April 13, 2017

A Personal Experience: Sponsorship is a key element to 12-step recovery. Although there are no rules to sponsorship, there are...
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Morning Meditations

By on April 3, 2017

Many addiction treatment centers and sober living houses alike use morning meditations as part of their recovery programs. About Meditation...
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The Value of Being Financially Self-Supporting in Recovery

By on March 22, 2017

For most people in addiction recovery, the word ‘dependency’ doesn’t just apply to the substance itself. Financial Support During Active...
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What are Psychoeducational Groups?

By on March 13, 2017

Addiction treatment programs, both inpatient and outpatient, utilize several different types of therapy to help individuals recover. Some common methods...
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How to Enjoy a Sober Mardi Gras

By on February 24, 2017

Mardi Gras is a celebration of overindulgence before the Lenten season. It's a time for laughter, dancing, parades, food, family,...
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Why Is Continuing Care Planning Important to Recovery?

By on February 20, 2017

Recovering from an addiction doesn’t end when you leave rehab. Like other serious medical conditions, continuing care and an ongoing...
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Alcohol Abuse in College

By on February 14, 2017

After graduating high school, many students go on to universities to further pursue their educations. If there’s one theme besides...
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Local Addiction Professional Named Chairman of Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition

By on February 13, 2017

Victory’s Doug MacDiarmid Tapped as Coalition Chairman for 2017 At its January meeting, The Knowledge Effect nominated and elected Doug...
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The Importance of Gender-specific Recovery

By on February 2, 2017

Addiction is a disease that affects both men and women, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they experience the disease...
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An Introduction to Recovery for Professionals

By on January 24, 2017

Recent research suggests that approximately 10% of people in the United States suffer from some type of substance use problem....
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Life After Drug Addiction Rehab

By on January 20, 2017

  A Personal Story Life after drug addiction rehab wasn’t as easy as I expected it to be. I was...
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The Fight Against Addiction

By on January 12, 2017

The fight against addiction is both external and internal. Internally, the addicted person is waging war against themselves, wanting to...
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Addiction and Recovery Solutions

By on January 4, 2017

Professionals knowledgeable in the field of addiction and recovery solutions agree on this: Addiction is a chronic illness that affects...
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How to Cope with Stress During the Holidays

By on December 27, 2016

It’s that time of year—families come together to celebrate the holidays, which sometimes creates quite a bit more stress than...
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Acupuncture and Addiction Recovery

By on December 19, 2016

More and more facilities are offering acupuncture and addiction recovery under the same roof. Originating from China, acupuncture has many...
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Hydrocodone Withdrawal Duration

By on December 9, 2016

  The withdrawal symptoms associated with opiates can be extremely uncomfortable. More About Hydrocodone Withdrawal Hydrocodone withdrawal in the first...
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Is Alcohol A Drug?

By on December 2, 2016

Before we tackle the question, “Is alcohol a drug?” let’s first define the word ‘drug.’ According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary,...
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Family Roles in Addiction

By on November 25, 2016

You may have heard addiction referred to as a family disease. What does this mean? The NCADD (National Council on...
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Are Sobriety Checkpoints Helpful?

By on November 18, 2016

It depends who you ask. Police officers often use publicized sobriety checkpoints as an important enforcement tool. Critics are often...
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What to Expect in Recovery from Addiction

By on November 11, 2016

Just like every person in recovery has a unique story about their path to addiction, everyone who makes a decision...
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Heroin Overdose Effects on Family

By on November 4, 2016

Heroin addiction has become an epidemic in the United States and unfortunately shows no signs of slowing down. While there...
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Replacing One Addiction With Another

By on October 28, 2016

Obsession with finding a replacement "high" can become a factor in any person’s addiction recovery. Addiction recovery can be a...
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Professionals in Recovery

By on October 25, 2016

Victory Addiction Recovery Center understands the unique challenges that professionals in healthcare face concerning addiction disorders. Medical professionals are often...
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The Rehab Admissions Process

By on October 21, 2016

When one is ready for recovery, the next step is to research and secure a rehab facility. Whether a residential...
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Alcohol Addiction Recovery and the Family

By on October 14, 2016

Recovery changed my life. I knew I had to accept that I was addicted to alcohol, but I thought once...
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Why Are Drugs So Addicting?

By on October 7, 2016

As someone recovering from drug addiction, I’m often asked, “Why are drugs so addicting?” Leaving the scientific reasoning to the...
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What is an Accidental Drug Overdose?

By on September 30, 2016

The Drug Policy Alliance states that “accidental drug overdose is currently the leading cause of injury-related death in the United...
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Socializing Sober

By on September 23, 2016

When I first got in the program of Alcoholics Anonymous, the last thing I wanted to do was to hang...
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Effective Drug Addiction Treatment Methods

By on September 16, 2016

Drug addiction is a problem that affects individuals and their loved ones, and no one is immune to its destruction....
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What is Dual Diagnosis?

By on September 9, 2016

The recovery community often speaks of dual diagnosis, but what does it mean? Many people in addiction recovery live with...
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Addiction Rehab Family Programs

By on September 3, 2016

Addiction is often referred to as a “family disease,” because even when a single family member is using or drinking,...
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Sober Bars: A Rising Trend

By on August 26, 2016

Sober bars are a rising trend in the USA and other parts of the world. Sober bars are places for...
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Alcohol Addiction Relapse Consequences

By on August 19, 2016

There are fewer things that produce more guilt or remorse than a relapse. Most people in recovery don’t plan on...
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Rise of Synthetic Drugs

By on August 12, 2016

In recent years, there has been a significant rise of synthetic drugs. Most people have heard of drugs like bath...
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13 Local Deaths Reported From Drug Stronger Than Heroin

By on August 8, 2016

Victory Addiction Recovery Center's Clinical Director, Kerri Cunningham, is interviewed by local Lafayette news station about the increase in Fentanyl...
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VARC’s Clinical Director, Kerri Cunningham, Interviewed by Cajun First about the Fentanyl Drug Rise in Lafayette

By on August 8, 2016

Source: http://www.cajunfirst.com/news/local-news/fentanyl-drug-rise-in-lafayette One prescription pain med is causing major issues here in the Hub City. So much that law enforcement...
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Fun Activities for Sober People

By on August 5, 2016

Recovery is about finding yourself again. It’s painful, exciting, hopeful, and scary. Many wonder how they will ever have fun...
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Progression of Addiction

By on July 29, 2016

The progression of addiction to substances is a slow process that without help will only worsen over time. Known as...
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Benefits of Being Sober

By on July 22, 2016

I didn’t want to join AA but had to because I had nowhere else to turn. My life was an unmanageable...
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Will Alcohol Recovery Affect my Relationships?

By on July 15, 2016

Alcoholism is a family disease that affects everyone close to the person who is addicted. Addiction Affects Everyone When someone...
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Addiction Recovery Steps

By on July 9, 2016

Early in my sobriety, I just went through the motions. I went to my meetings because I was told to...
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Overcoming Alcohol Addiction

By on July 1, 2016

Overcoming alcohol addiction requires that the first part of the journey look much the same for everyone:   Awareness No...
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DUI as a Sign of Addiction

By on June 24, 2016

Many people are charged with driving under the influence. A question they may face afterwards is whether their DUI is...
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7 Ways to Stay Motivated in Early Sobriety

By on June 17, 2016

There are many ways to stay motivated in early sobriety. As people who were in the grip of addiction, we...
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How to Deal With Anxiety in Recovery

By on June 11, 2016

Life for someone struggling with addiction certainly gets less complicated once alcohol and drugs are removed. However, just because someone...
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Stress Management in Addiction Recovery

By on June 3, 2016

Stress management in addiction recovery is crucial, as recovery is full of potential stressors. Managing stress is a life skill...
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Importance of a Sponsor in Recovery

By on May 27, 2016

Having a sponsor helps a person in recovery build trust and practice healthy relationships. Participating in a 12-Step recovery program...
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Making Amends in Addiction Recovery

By on May 20, 2016

Making amends in addiction recovery is something that many newly sober people fear. You take a look at the 12-steps...
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Gratitude in Addiction Recovery

By on May 13, 2016

In the throes of addiction, we usually don’t find ourselves grateful for much of anything. Drug and alcohol addiction cultivates...
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DUI and Alcohol Abuse

By on May 5, 2016

DUI and alcohol abuse continue to be a big problem in the U.S., changing lives and killing too many. On...
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The Importance of Honesty in Recovery

By on April 29, 2016

As human beings, we are created with the capacity to be either honest or deceitful. Honesty is particularly important in...
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Ways to Stay Motivated in Long-Term Sobriety

By on April 22, 2016

There are many ways to stay motivated in long-term sobriety. Everyone’s journey will look a little different, but we all...
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Losing Children to Addiction

By on April 15, 2016

Losing children to addiction is an ongoing epidemic our country has been forced to face. As parents, one of our...
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Mental Health and Addiction Professionals Learn How Exercise Therapy Can Benefit Their Patients

By on April 11, 2016

Press Release For Immediate Release: 4/11/2016 On Friday April, 8th Victory Addiction Recovery Center opened its doors to mental health...
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Why Do We Try Drugs

By on April 7, 2016

  According to a 2013 survey, an estimated 2.8 million Americans aged 12 or older used an illicit drug in...
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Social Media and Substance Abuse

By on April 1, 2016

Social media can fuel substance abuse.   With the strong influence of social media, it’s no wonder that people can...
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How Easy Is It To Get Addicted to Alcohol?

By on March 25, 2016

Peer pressure can be so strong that it can often make people partake in actions they would never do on...
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette Counseling Students Gain Insight on Addiction Treatment

By on March 21, 2016

Victory Addiction Recovery Center partners with ULL to Provide Addiction Treatment Education (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2016 On Thursday March 3rd,...
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6 Reasons Sobriety is Awesome

By on March 18, 2016

If we are being honest, we can admit that sometimes we had fun drinking and using drugs. At some point,...
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Sponsorship in Al-Anon

By on March 11, 2016

Sponsorship in Al-Anon is just as important as sponsorship in Alcoholics Anonymous. AA is a program designed to teach problem...
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What is Dry Drunk Syndrome?

By on March 3, 2016

  There are two types of sober people. The first type has found out how to maintain a high level...
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What to Expect in Early Recovery

By on February 26, 2016

Many people in addiction treatment might wonder what to expect in early recovery. Your life is about to change in...
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Life After Drug Rehab

By on February 19, 2016

Life after drug rehab involves action. People recovering from addiction put forth so much work in inpatient treatment, and it...
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Self Care in Addiction Recovery

By on February 11, 2016

For individuals who have begun addiction recovery, learning the difference between self-centeredness and self-care is vital. When a person is...
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Overcoming Addiction Stigmas for a Successful Recovery

By on February 5, 2016

There are many stigmas associated with addiction that can discourage people from pursuing recovery. One stigma is that addiction is...
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Setting Boundaries in Sobriety

By on January 22, 2016

Individuals work very hard to establish their sobriety, and certain steps need to be taken in order to protect it. ...
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4 Tips for Staying Positive in Recovery

By on January 14, 2016

As someone recovering from addiction, I can share with you 4 tips for staying positive in recovery. 1. Surround yourself...
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Acceptance of Drugs in our Culture

By on January 7, 2016

  Watching the growing acceptance of drugs in our culture can be overwhelming and upsetting. Drugs are referenced on TV...
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How Easy Is It to get Addicted to Heroin?

By on December 30, 2015

Heroin is a powerful opioid that is considered a ‘street drug.’ The National Institute on Drug Abuse says of opioids,...
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10 Tips for Staying Sober at Holiday Parties

By on December 24, 2015

  We put together 10 tips for staying sober at holiday parties because if you aren’t in recovery, chances are...
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Severe Detox Symptoms

By on December 17, 2015

When a person who is addicted to alcohol or drugs stops taking the substance they have been using, severe detox...
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Loving a Person Who Suffers From Addiction

By on December 11, 2015

"Helpless" is one of the most frequently used words to describe what it feels like to love someone who suffers...
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Relapse Warning Signs

By on December 4, 2015

Relapse rates for addiction are high. Even though no one wants to relapse, it happens to many. Relapse is not...
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How to Maintain your Sobriety during the Holiday Season

By on November 26, 2015

Holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year are supposed to be fun and cheerful times celebrated with our closest...
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Victory Addiction Recovery Center Receives Accreditation From the Joint Commission

By on November 23, 2015

Press Release | November 13, 2015 The addiction treatment provider in the parish of Lafayette, known as Victory Addiction Recovery...
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Drug Addiction Consequences

By on November 19, 2015

In many cases the fallout from drug addiction is measured in day-to-day, real-time losses: loss of jobs, loss of family,...
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Blackout Drinking

By on November 12, 2015

The first time I heard the phrase “blackout drinking,” I was certain it didn’t pertain to my wife.   She...
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Addiction Treatment for First Responders

By on November 5, 2015

Having a loved one whose job is to protect, serve, and save the public from danger can be difficult, especially...
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Overcoming Drug Addiction

By on October 30, 2015

Drug addiction can seem like a hopeless state of mind and body, with no end in sight. The truth is,...
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Hidden Opportunities and The Power of Vulnerability

By on October 26, 2015

My name is Amy Guilbeau (MS, PLPC), and I am an outpatient counselor and exercise therapist at Victory Addiction Recovery...
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Warning Signs of Alcoholism

By on October 23, 2015

Alcoholism is not always easy to notice; it takes many forms, and its warning signs can be quite subjective. That...
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Life After Treatment

By on October 8, 2015

Life after treatment from alcohol use disorder or any addiction isn’t always easy and comes with a new set of...
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Victory Addiction Recovery Center and The Burning Tree Partnered to bring “Humor in Recovery” by Mark Lundholm for Recovery Month 2015.

By on October 7, 2015

The Parish Of Lafayette Brings Laughter to a Local Addiction Treatment Facility for Continued Healing LAFAYETTE, LA (PRWEB) OCTOBER 06,...
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Traumatic Experiences and Substance Abuse

By on September 24, 2015

The U.S. National Library of Medicine defines a traumatic experience as “an experience that causes physical, emotional, psychological distress, or...
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Supporting a Family Member in Their Addiction

By on September 11, 2015

There’s a fine line between supporting a family member in their addiction and enabling a family member in their addiction....
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Enabling Behaviors and How They Harm Addiction Recovery

By on September 11, 2015

It is difficult to watch someone you love in any kind of pain, especially the pain associated with addiction. Most...
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Social Acceptance of Drug Use

By on September 11, 2015

It's all too easy to find depictions of drug use in today's television programs and movies. Many movies and television...
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From Prescription Drug Misuse to Addiction

By on September 2, 2015

A 2008 article by the National Institutes of Health ("Introduction to Drug Misuse"), defined drug misuse as “the use of...
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Addiction Consequences

By on August 25, 2015

Addiction is not gender-specific, nor does it discriminate by race or ethnicity. The disease of addiction does not care what...
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Ways to Have Fun Sober

By on August 17, 2015

People in addiction recovery are sometimes tempted to reminisce about the few times that their drinking and using was enjoyable....
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Expectations About A Loved One’s Addiction Recovery

By on August 14, 2015

When your loved one is suffering from addiction, your top priority is keeping them alive and out of trouble. You...
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How to Support Someone in Addiction Recovery

By on August 3, 2015

A person's commitment to living sober involves a willingness to re-interpret and re-construct many areas of their life and relationships....
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Living With a Someone Addicted to Prescription Drugs

By on July 17, 2015

Living with a person who is addicted to prescription drugs means a life of mood swings–a roller coaster ride that,...
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Slippery Slopes

By on July 16, 2015

Alcohol and drug use can be characterized as a slippery slope, a process or series of events that is hard...
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Sponsorship in Alcoholics Anonymous

By on July 3, 2015

My first exposure to Alcoholics Anonymous was through a detox/treatment center. I was somewhat shaky, and my thoughts were jumbled....
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How to Support a Spouse in Alcohol Addiction Recovery

By on July 2, 2015

When your spouse finds recovery, you may think you can finally exhale and that all of your relationship problems are...
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Benefits of Sober Monitoring

By on June 26, 2015

I remember the very first time I realized I couldn’t manage my daughter’s addiction…or her recovery. She graduated from her...
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Benefits of Sober Living Programs

By on June 19, 2015

It takes a lot of work to change the thinking and behaviors that accompany the disease of addiction. The person...
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Cycle of Addiction – A Personal Story

By on June 12, 2015

The cycle of addiction is a part of any person's recovery story. While each individual is unique, the general truth...
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Prescription Drug Abuse – Do I Need Help?

By on June 3, 2015

Prescription drug abuse has become a very pervasive problem in our society. The use of these drugs is more accepted...
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Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms

By on May 26, 2015

Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are physiological and psychological effects one might endure after the cessation of drinking. What causes alcohol withdrawal...
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Consequences of Drug Abuse

By on May 3, 2015

Drug abuse can lead to social, legal, financial, and physical and mental health consequences. These consequences may differ in intensity...
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Ten Tips for Prevention for Youth

By on April 23, 2015

As a young person, you are faced with many challenges. However, very few have the potential to affect your life...
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Drug Abuse

By on March 29, 2015

It's the last game of the season, and the stands are packed. It’s 4th and long, 30 seconds to go,...
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VARC Program Director Elected Chairman of LA Commission

By on February 20, 2015

Victory Addiction Recovery Center’s Program Director is Elected Chairman of the Louisiana Commission on Addictive Disorders Kerri Cunningham, LCSW, LAC,...
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Tips for Staying Sober During Mardi Gras

By on February 12, 2015

Mardi Gras is a time for revelry and celebration. It’s the final hoorah before many in south Louisiana practice moderation...
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Victory Sponsors Family Friendly Mardi Gras Event!

By on February 12, 2015

Victory Addiction Recovery Center partners with local coalition to provide Family Friendly Mardi Gras!   Victory Addiction Recovery Center is...
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Two Addictionologists Added to the VARC Treatment Team

By on January 26, 2015

Victory Addiction Recovery Center Announces the Addition of Two Staff Addictionologists to the Treatment Program Victory congratulates Dr. Edward Lafleur...
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Victory Addiction Recovery Center joins Summit Behavioral Healthcare

By on August 8, 2014

Recent Acquisition of Lafayette Based Addiction Treatment Center by Growing Behavioral Healthcare Company is Familiar Territory (Atlanta, GA) -- Summit...
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Study Shows Brain Activity Similar Between Sex and Drug Addicts

By on July 24, 2014

A recent study by researchers in Britain claims that a someone addicted to sex has similar brain functions to someone...
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Rising Concerns Over Synthetic Marijuana Use

By on July 3, 2014

Recently we here at Victory Addiction Recovery Center have seen an increase in calls concerning the use and abuse of...
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Victory Partners with LPSS for Substance Abuse Education

By on June 13, 2014

On Wednesday, June 11th, Victory Addiction Recovery Center hosted a workshop for Lafayette Parish School System social workers and mental...
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Students Using ADHD Drugs for Boost

By on June 3, 2014

With the end of the school year approaching, final exams and testing are more than likely consuming students' lives. During...
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Upcoming John Rosemond Forum

By on February 21, 2014

This is a reminder about the upcoming parenting forum that we here at Victory are really looking forward to. John...
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Community Forum: The Value of Self

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Ordained in 1976, Father Howard Blessing is well known among the Catholic Priesthood. He currently serves at Holy Cross Catholic...
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Dangerous Side Effects of Methamphetamine

By on January 30, 2014

While there are a lot of scary drugs out there with addictive qualities, meth is one of the scarier ones....
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Increase Your Odds With Addiction Treatment

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Addiction is a condition that is entirely treatable. Scores of people who have been addicted to drugs, alcohol, or both...
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Community Forum: Parenting With Love and Leadership

By on January 16, 2014

Known for his sound advice, humor, and relaxed engaging style, John Rosemond is one of America’s busiest and most popular...
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The Dangers of Synthetic Marijuana and Salvia

By on January 2, 2014

Currently ranked as the third most popular mood-altering substance among high school students, “synthetic marijuana” refers to a group of...
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Gamblers Anonymous Meetings in Lafayette

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Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship for men and women who want to share their experiences and strengths with each other...
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Attitude Is Everything When Overcoming Addiction

By on December 12, 2013

Our attitude towards life and others has a massive impact on our path to recovery from addiction. It’s not always...
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Three Common Symptoms of Alcohol Abuse

By on December 6, 2013

It can be difficult to see when your drinking habits cross the line from moderate and social drinking to a...
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Meet Our Staff: Erin Lovett

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Erin Lovett - Counselor Why did you become a counselor? I love the field of psychology and the social sciences...
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Victory Offers Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings

By on November 14, 2013

Alcohol use disorder is a disease characterized by patterns of excessive drinking despite the negative effects from this behavior on...
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Community Forum: Simplicity of Improvement

By on November 8, 2013

Improvement comes from a desire to arrive at a different place than we are. Usually when we seek improvement, we...
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Meet Our Staff: Chad Willis

By on October 31, 2013

Chad Willis - Counselor Why did you become a counselor? I was amazed when I first discovered addiction was an...
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Community Forum: Suicide Awareness and Prevention

By on October 14, 2013

Dealing with depression can be tough. Often times, there are rough periods and difficult questions that arise throughout the journey....
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Victory ULL Tailgate Event

By on September 30, 2013

If you, a friend, or a member of your family are on the road to recovery and would be interested...
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Community Forum: Intervention

By on September 28, 2013

Any time an addiction appears to have taken control over your life or that of a loved one, a lot...
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Meet Our Staff: Katie Buller

By on September 26, 2013

Katie Buller-Counselor Why did you become a counselor? I was inspired, at a young age, by the wisdom and guidance...
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Respect During Recovery

By on August 19, 2013

It is common for those who embark on the road to recovery to have lost a lot of self-respect. More...
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Standing Together in Recovery

By on June 21, 2013

The beginning of the journey to recovery is often a very emotional time for all those who are familiar with...
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Dealing with the Past After Leaving Rehab

By on June 18, 2013

Every single person on this planet has a past and history. Even from the moment you are born there is...

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