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Substance Abuse & Addictions

Addiction and substance abuse articles and posts. Gain new insight about addiction and the addictive process from the Chicago therapists at 2nd Story Counseling.

Substance Abuse & Addictions

Can I Drink Around My Sober Husband?

December 15, 2024 2SC Staff

Is it OK to drink alcohol around a sober spouse? Does someone in your family suffer from addiction?  Are you partnered with an alcoholic?  If so, you may already recognize ways that you are influenced […]

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Does Chicago Really Have A Crystal Meth Problem?

February 16, 2024 2SC Staff

Crystal Meth in Chicago – A Closer Look 2SC Staff As a Chicago therapist working with Crystal Meth addictions, I have known that Chicago has long battled some serious drug epidemics over the years. This […]

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Will Your Addiction Ever Change?

November 27, 2023 2SC Staff
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What’s The Difference Between Abstinence vs. Sobriety?

June 9, 2023 2SC Staff

Abstinence vs. Sobriety Explored As a Chicago substance abuse and addictions counselor, I have witnessed the transformative power of individuals seeking help to overcome their substance abuse. In my line of work, it is crucial […]

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10 Signs of Internet Addiction You Can’t Ignore

May 24, 2023 2SC Staff
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3 Options for Dealing with Drunk Parents on Holidays

December 16, 2015 2SC Staff

Drunk Parents on Holidays Worried about having drunk parents on the holidays? Does the thought of being around your drunk mother or father during Christmas or New Year’s Eve make you want to run for […]

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Substance Abuse & Addictions

Problematic Drinking: 5 Warning Signs You Need to Know

November 11, 2015 2SC Staff

5 Ways of knowing Alcohol has become a problem By: 2SC Staff Americans like to drink.  A lot.  Earlier in 2015 a study was released that at any given point in time 32 million Americans […]

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Am I a Sex Addict or Do I just Like Doing It?

June 15, 2015 2SC Staff

Am I an Addict? Daniel R Sullivan, MA, LPC, NCC One of the major questions people often ask me when they come in for therapy is: Am I a sex addict? Whether it is spicing things up […]

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