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Medication-Assisted Treatment vs. Abstinence-Based Recovery: Two Approaches to Addiction Treatment

Addiction recovery is a challenging journey, and the treatment approaches can vary significantly. Two prominent methods, harm reduction, and abstinence-based recovery, have distinct goals and philosophies. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), a...

Alex Hoffman, L.A.P.C. January 21, 2025

Celebrity Overdose: The Hidden Dangers and Medical Accountability in Addiction Treatment

In October of 2023, we wrote about the impact of addiction as we witnessed the tragic death of Matthew Perry, beloved for his role as Chandler Bing in Friends. Recently,...

Alex Hoffman, L.A.P.C. August 19, 2024

Trauma-Informed Care in Faith-Based Counseling: Healing Through Understanding

In the realm of mental health and counseling, understanding the profound impact of childhood trauma on brain development is crucial. Recent research underscores that childhood trauma can rewire critical brain...

Alex Hoffman, L.A.P.C. June 27, 2024

Recent Celebrity Death and the Impact of Addiction

Fans of all ages were shaken by the devastating news of Friends star Matthew Perry's untimely passing on October 28, 2023. While the cause of his early passing has not...

Alex Hoffman, L.A.P.C. October 31, 2023

Promoting Life-Affirming Choices and Support

In a recent study conducted by the Family Research Council's Center for Biblical Worldview and pollster George Barna, a surprising statistic came to light: one in six regular churchgoers in...

Alex Hoffman, L.A.P.C. September 5, 2023

Supporting Our Youth: Families Taking a Stand Against Teen Vaping

In recent years, the growing concern surrounding the increased use of vaping among high school students has raised alarm bells among parents, educators, and health officials alike. According to a...

Alex Hoffman, L.A.P.C. August 29, 2023

Overcoming Your Psychological “Set Point”

Counseling with Impact Internal challenges such as depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and grief are common. In the routines of everyday life, it is easy to lose sight of our life's...

Alex Hoffman, L.A.P.C. August 4, 2022

Press the Pause Button

Designs for Mental Health and Spiritual Growth Internal challenges such as depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and grief are common. In the routines of everyday life, it is easy to lose...

Alex Hoffman, L.A.P.C. July 29, 2022

Christian Life in Health and Healing

Christian Life in Health and Healing At CCA, we lift up the importance of Christian Life in health and healing. In our work, we seek to promote God's design for...

Alex Hoffman, L.A.P.C. March 21, 2022