Facing Recovery with Mindfulness Addiction recovery requires more than just stopping the behavior but it demands tools that help people stay present, calm, and focused even when cravings or stress hit. One powerful, yet simple, remedy gaining attention in recovery circles is mindfulness meditation. Mindful meditation is the practice of being fully present in the […]
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Alcohol detox usually lasts 3 to 7 days, depending on drinking history and health. Learn what affects alcohol withdrawal timelines and treatment support options.
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Addiction doesn’t just harm the person who is struggling with substance use but deeply affects their loved ones around them. Family dynamics can shift dramatically, leading to breakdowns in trust, communication, and emotional connection. If someone in your family is living with addiction, you’ve likely felt the impact in more ways than one. Families often
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Shame Can Hold You Back from Healing Addiction often leaves behind more than physical effects but can cast a shadow of shame that weighs heavily and makes emotional healing feel almost out of reach. It’s that deep, lingering feeling that something is wrong with who you are. For many in recovery, shame doesn’t go away
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Learn what holistic therapy is and how different therapies are used in addiction treatment to promote healing, recovery, and overall wellness at Breakaway Health.
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Learn what opioid withdrawal really feels like: when symptoms begin, how intense they can get, and how to safely manage them with care and support.
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Clinical Director
Nestor is a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and is currently the Clinical Director at Breakaway. In his late 30’s, he graduated from Vanguard University achieving a Master’s degree after receiving honors and a scholarship in his Bachelor’s program. He aspires to pursue a Doctorate and Private practice in the near future. He has been passionately practicing for 9 years, mostly in the substance abuse field specializing in trauma. Nestor expressed that helping others recover from addiction and traumas has brought him a deep satisfaction and even contributed towards his own journey towards healing trauma and addiction. Further, Nestor feels his experience has provided him with the necessary tools and skills to help others with a vast number of mental health topics. Nestor has been married for 30 years, is a father of 3 children, and loves his 3 dogs, family vacations, watching movies with his wife, and playing soccer and basketball.
