APC Blog

Addiction Affects the Family Addiction is a cunning, baffling and powerful disease. It has the ability to strip anyone of the will or desire to save themselves. That includes the addict and everyone who loves them. That’s why many who have been affected by another’s addiction must find their own […]

Summertime is a time to relax, bask in the sun, and take a vacation away from the monotony of everyday life. However, if your regular routine changes in the summertime, you might face boredom. For people in early recovery, boredom is an enemy. Boredom can allow your mind to wander […]

In a recent warning issued by DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Clay Morris and Northern District U.S. Attorney Jay Town, the officials warned that a trend in emergency room visits suggests a new spike in synthetic drug use. In the spring of 2015 alone, nearly a thousand people who […]

When we begin our journey in recovery, we come in feeling broken, alone, and beaten down. We have removed the drugs and alcohol from our system and have to find a way to cope with feelings we haven’t had to face in a long time. While taking your recovery seriously […]

It is never easy to admit you need help as a parent.  Somehow, we think we should innately know how to parent well.  So, when I made the decision to attend my first Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) meeting, it was many years later than it should have been. […]

Families of Addiction: Change to Prevent Change Substance Use Disorder changes a family. Dad is still dad but with a hint of whiskey. Brother is still brother but with marks on his arm. Daughter is still daughter but with a pill bottle at the ready. The silence at family get-togethers […]

Jay Lloyd, a counselor with The Center for Executive Leadership, has over 30 years of experience guiding individuals and families. He began his career helping those with substance use disorders and continues to work with families dealing with all types of struggles, including addiction.  Below are some of Jay’s thoughts […]

Since 1944, American families have been subjected to the cartoon image of a bear in a Stetson hat. His large brown eyes and authoritative pointed finger force individual accountability on every person that sees him. His slogan, “Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires,” reinforces his mission: Prevention. Smokey the Bear […]

Step outside your bubble… Not physically. But for one moment try to put yourself in someone else’s place. Over the past few months I’ve been feeling heavy because I’ve heard so many people discount another person’s experience because that’s not how it happened to them personally. I’ve met veterans who […]

In recent years, there has been great progress in reducing cigarette use among teenagers in the United States. According to the CDC, from 2011 to 2018, current (past 30-day) cigarette smoking was nearly halved among middle school (1.8%) and high school students (8.1%).