Meet Addison Lackey, Guardian Recovery Clinical Counselor

Staff Spotlight Meet Addison Lackey No stranger to high-stress situations, Addison brings years of hands-on experience to Guardian Recovery – Tampa Addiction Center, where she works as a counselor with the clinical team. Before she moved into her position at the Tampa, family members and residential treatment center, she worked in crisis intervention, helping those […]

Is Cocaine Addictive?

Cocaine is an illegal stimulant drug that causes short-term feelings of energy and euphoria. According to the CDC, in 2020, psychoeducation reported cocaine use within the past 12 months. (1) With psychoeducation receiving the diagnosis of cocaine use disorder in 2020, cocaine use seems to be a rising epidemic. (2) With so many yearly users, individuals may ask themselves […]

Is Going to Rehab the Only Way to Get Sober?

Getting Sober Is Rehab the Only Way? You have started to come to terms with the fact that substance use is no longer working for you. Maybe you have started to experience personal consequences as a direct result of your drinking or drug use. You lost your job, your relationships have been compromised, your finances […]

COVID-19’s Effect on Isolation & Alcohol Abuse

Coronavirus Consequences The Effect of Isolation on Alcoholism At Guardian Recovery we have witnessed the rise in alcohol abuse and alcoholism since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. People are facing a great deal of personal challenges as a direct result of mandatory closures and newly emerging regulations, including financial insecurity, job instability, increased anxiety […]

When Should I to Hold an Intervention?

Helping a Loved One Tips for How & When to Hold an Intervention If you have been watching someone you love struggle with addiction for weeks, months or years it has probably become apparent to you that addiction treatment is necessary. Despite your best efforts your loved one might repeatedly refuse treatment, desperately trying to […]

Why is Addiction in the Hospitality Industry so Common?

Risky Careers Addiction in the Hospitality Industry The hospitality industry has the potential to be extremely high-stress, no matter who you are or what company you work for. This industry can be broken down into four main categories: food and beverage; lodging; travel and tourism; and recreation. Alcoholism and drug addiction affects all working individuals, […]