Substance Abuse Counseling and Assessments LLC

06/29/2022

The Impact Many children grow-up experiencing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Many grow-up in households where there is domestic violence, neglect, abuse both physical and emotional, some even experience the trauma of sexual abuse. According to the Center on the Developing Child (CDC) (2022) It is estimated that more than two-thirds of individuals in the US have been subject to at least one ACE and another quarter have experienced three of more....

 The Impact                Many children grow-up experiencing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Many grow-up in househol…

06/13/2022

By Lester Long Effects of Alcohol Ethyl, Alcohol or Ethanol is present in many different types of beer, wines, and distilled liquors such as whiskey, gin, vodka, and rum. The effects of these substances often have different effects on individuals depending on their body weight and structure. However, for most people when one consumes alcohol, the stomach and intestines rapidly absorbs it....

By Lester Long           Effects of Alcohol Ethyl, Alcohol or Ethanol is present in many different types of beer, wines, and distilled liquors …

06/07/2022

By Lester Long: Written June 5, 2022 ACE: An Overview One of the most horrific and traumatic events that an individual can endure in our society is Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). ACE includes such things as emotional and psychological abuse or neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, verbal abuse or neglect, and exposer to violence and domestic abuse or neglect. Individuals who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (A.C.E.) endured a stressor and/or trauma that has a significant impact on their lives....

By Lester Long: Written June 5, 2022 ACE: An Overview One of the most horrific and traumatic events that an individual can endure in our society is Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). ACE includ…

02/28/2022

Addiction has a profound effect on both the individual and society. It has been the source, in many cases, of homelessness, ill physical health, family separation, domestic violence, and Adverse Childhood Experiences. The National Drug Intelligent Center (NDIC) (2006) explains that the negative consequences of the drug abuse affect family, friends, businesses, and government resources. The economic reported cost in 2005 to the United States was about 180.9 billion dollars....

Addiction has a profound effect on both the individual and society. It has been the source, in many cases, of homelessness, ill physical health, family separation, domestic violence, and Adverse Ch…

02/17/2022

Introduction Crack Co***ne was introduced in the United States during the latter part of the 1980s. Crack Co***ne is a version of Co***ne that is generally smoked through a pipe or other instrument. Over the years, it has been considered one of the most addictive and potent drugs every introduced. Research has shown that some people can get addicted to Crack Co***ne after their first use....

Introduction             Crack Co***ne was introduced in the United States during the latter part of the 1980s. Crack Co***ne is a version …

02/17/2022

Although eating disorders are not necessary classified as an addiction by the DSM V there are many elements of addictive behaviors. According to the American Psychological Association eating disorder is classified as a mental disorder. However, there can be no dispute that overwhelming evidence demonstrate behaviors related to eating disorders are addictive behaviors. Vertava (2021) explains statistics and research demonstrate that eating disorders and substance use co-exist and mimic each other and there is a strong links between the two....

Although eating disorders are not necessary classified as an addiction by the DSM V there are many elements of addictive behaviors. According to the American Psychological Association eating disord…

01/24/2022

By Lester Long Jr. Medical Model of Addiction The Medical Model of Addiction is a theory of addiction that propagates addiction is a medical problem not a moral one. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (2018) explains that the Medical Model of Addiction contends that addiction is a disease that is caused by an altering of brain chemicals....

By Lester Long Jr. Medical Model of Addiction The Medical Model of Addiction is a theory of addiction that propagates addiction is a medical problem not a moral one. The Substance Abuse and Me…

10/26/2021

Substance Abuse Counseling and Assessments, LLC now provides Grief Processing. Lester Long is now a Certified Grief Specialist.