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What is California Sober?

What is California Sober? How a Sober Companion Can Help You Embrace This Lifestyle California sober, also known as “Cali sober,” is a term that’s

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Cali Estes and Sober Coaches

  Cali Estes and Sober Coaches: The Inspiring Journey of Cali Estes: Breaking Barriers and Empowering Lives In the world of addiction recovery, Cali Estes

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How CEOs Overcome Addiction

The Hidden Battle: How CEOs Overcome Addiction and Find Success In the high-pressure world of business, CEOs are often seen as invincible figures leading their

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Therapist versus Life Coach

What Is Recovery Coaching and How Is It Different Than Therapy? I’m often asked the question, “What exactly is recovery coaching or sober coaching, and

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LA sober Coach

LA Sober Coach:  Cali Estes, The Celebrity Addictions Coach, uses a pH balanced diet with all her clients. Check out the article below for alkaline

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3 Secrets of a Performance Coach

3 Secrets of a Performance Coach High-performance coaching helps people achieve their goals and reach their true potential. Performance coaching can be used with teams

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Dr. Cali Estes Reviews

Dr. Cali Estes Reviews Jay Davern Review of Dr. Cali Estes  I just wanted to leave a quick message for Dr. Cali Estes and those

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What Is Ibogaine?

What Is Ibogaine? Ibogaine is a psychedelic plant-based substance use disorder treatment. There is growing interest in the compound because of the plant’s reduction in

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What Is Ayahuasca?

What Is Ayahuasca? A plant medicine from the Amazon known as ayahuasca may potentially aid in helping people who have a substance use disorder. This

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Who Needs Addiction Coaching? 

Who Needs Addiction Coaching?  When it comes to conversations about addiction coaching or other related fields, there can usually be a few misconceptions or confusing

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In-Home Medical Detox

In-Home Medical Detox Alcohol and drug addiction affects millions of people in America each year. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

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What is Gaslighting?

What is Gaslighting? If I were to spend the entirety of this piece telling you – the reader – that what you’re reading right now

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A “Doggone” Dilemma!

A “Doggone” Dilemma!   Today’s blog is going to involve the local police department, a dog, Hydrocodone and addiction.  It’s a true story that just

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What is life coaching?

What is Life Coaching? Life Coaching is an action-oriented process that allows you to tap into your inner expert and use your power to create

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Oh That Smell

  Oh That Smell Wasn’t that an old Lynyrd Skynyrd song? Ok, let’s get serious for a few minutes and talk about some of the

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The Addictions Coach Reviews

  The Addictions Coach Reviews  I’ve done significant research on the field of Recovery Coaching and Sober Companions. However, I was not fully equipped with

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Serenity in Sobriety

  Serenity in Sobriety Into Recovery: So you’re sober now. Big deal, right? I’ve been sober a few times, and relapsed a few times myself.

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Heroin or Hellcat?

Heroin or Hellcat? So recently I bought a Hellcat. Yes, the 707 Horsepower Dodge Challenger with the cat on the side. You now, the kind

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Message In A Bottle

  Message in a Bottle 6/25/2020 by Chris Cobb You ever wish you could go back in time with the knowledge and wisdom you have

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Dr. Cali Estes and the scam

  As a coach, therapist and a PHD with clinical psychology I pride myself on understanding and reading human behavior. After 25 years of experience

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Narcissism in Addiction

  Well today’s blog is going to be educational in many different aspects. We are going to dive headfirst into the narcissist and narcissism and

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What is depression?

What is depression? Depression is a very serious mental condition that can hold those affected back from the joys of life and keep them from

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What Causes Anxiety?

What Causes Anxiety? Anxiety is a leading cause for drug addiction as well as other addictions. There are many different things that cause anxiety, but

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What are Addiction Cravings?

What are Addiction Cravings? Well, this is kind of a complicated subject. In addiction, we have many psychological and physical things that may cause or

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What are Addiction Triggers?

What are Addiction Triggers? One of a recovering addict’s or active addict’s worst enemies is the dreaded TRIGGER. For an active addict, the trigger comes

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Who does addiction affect?

Who does addiction affect? The most obvious answer on who addiction affects is the user himself or herself. Addiction absolutely destroys the user physically, emotionally,

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Why is music medicine?

Why is music medicine? By Tim Estes, Musician and author of the bestselling book: ‘I Married a Junkie’  Today in our blog we are going to

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Can Addiction be Overcome?

Can Addiction be Overcome? Everyone has been looking for the cure to addiction or overcoming the perils of addiction for decades.  Some have claimed that

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Can addiction be treated?

Can addiction be treated? Addiction can be treated in many different ways. The most traditional ways include detox, inpatient rehab, PHP (day treatment) and IOP

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Can addiction be cured?

Can addiction be cured? This is probably the biggest question that is currently asked. Everyone wants to know if there is an addiction cure.  There

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21 Unusual Celebrity Addictions

21 Unusual Celebrity Addictions  Celebrities often make headlines for drug and alcohol addictions.  But, these less-than headline worthy addictions can still be disruptive or destructive

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The Keys to Happiness

The Keys to Happiness   The new year is upon us, and with that comes the obligatory New Year’s Resolutions, and one of the most

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Musicians and Depression

Musicians and Depression This morning I was perusing my usual music pages, when I stumbled across an interesting article. It was an article about how

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The Addictions Academy: Help Others Live Their Most Authentic Life

At The Addictions Academy, our Life Coach Certification will assist you in helping clients make progress in all areas of their lives: relationships, health, career, life balance, spirituality, finances, business, school, etc. You will be valued by your clients and they will love to come and talk with you because you get results.

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The Addictions Academy: The Narcan Controversy

Making Narcan available to the public and equipping officers with the drug has created quite a controversy with some people supporting saving lives and others taking the stance that this product only serves as a safety net and gives the addict or user a false sense of security.

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The Addictions Academy Trains and Certifies First Police Officer in Intervention

As a police officer McWain has been trained how to deal with the criminal, but not the addict. He could arrest someone, hand them a few pamphlets or phone numbers and send them to jail. “I’ve had people handcuffed to the bench asking for help,” McWain said. “We’re arresting the same people over and over again. I wanted to be able to find something else to do.”

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5 Life Achievement Tips from a Recovering Addict

As a recovering addict, I’ve learned a lot about the right and wrong ways to find success in life. We all have our own battles to face, but with a well-planned approach it’s easier to declare victory than you may realize. Here are five tips I recommend to anyone struggling to meet their goals.

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The Addictions Academy offers Intervention Training for First Responders.

Dr. Cali Estes, of The Addictions Academy, has teamed up with Don Prince, Ex-Chief and Firefighter from New York to design a course specific to the unique needs of first responders within their own workspace and unique work culture. The course is being taught to the Peer Support Team and Crisis Management Teams within the organization to assist with substance abuse, PTSD, job stress and other mental health issues.

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The Addictions Coach: The Power of Positive Intention

What is the power of positive intention? The idea is that “like attracts like.” Positive thoughts attract positive experiences in one’s life. Negative thoughts attract negative experiences in one’s life. This belief is based upon the idea that people and their thoughts are both made from “pure energy”, and the belief that like energy attracts like energy.

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The Addictions Academy student, Debbie Perkins, discusses what the International Master Addiction Coach classes have meant to her and her business.

Debbie Perkins Owner Acme Transitional House for Men and Women “I went from 6 clients to 50 clients after I took Cali Estes Master Addiction Coach Classes and Got Certified! My success rate is higher due to my education from The Addictions Academy and Cali Estes, I now have the credentials to help people help themselves.”

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The Addictions Academy: 7 Ways Sugar is as Addictive as Drugs like Cocaine and Heroin.

Sitting in the car with a box of doughnuts in hand, fresh from the bakery drive-thru can be one of the most rewarding and exhilarating feelings in the world. They smell so good, and taste even better. But eating just one isn’t enough. You have 2 and maybe 3. Then you set them down and come back a few hours later because they are in the house. You finish the box. You feel sick, unhappy, depressed even. Now you are craving more sugar products. What happened? Here are 7 ways that sugar is as addictive as hardcore drugs like heroin and cocaine.

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The Addictions Academy: Take Your Career to the Next Level! Become an International Master Addictions Coach.

Take it to the the Next Level! You desire to be the TOP of your profession. You want to add Addiction Coaching to your existing practice or you want a new career as an Addictions Coach. You want to help people better their lives. You desire to be the best in your field and you want more cash pay clients. You want the BEST for your clients and yourself.

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The Addictions Coach: 5 Ways To Celebrate a Sober St. Patrick’s Day

Each year, everyone becomes Irish for just one day. March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day and people typically indulge in corned beef and cabbage, green beer and Irish coffees. For those who can’t or choose not to drink, the party can seem somewhat lacking, but this doesn’t have to be the case. There are plenty of ways to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day sans green beer, whiskey and other types of alcohol.

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The Link Between Substance Dependence Detoxification and The Development of Food Addiction

The purpose of this study is to validate the relationships between substance dependence, withdrawal, food addiction and recovery. The intention is to show how most afflicted with substance addiction have disordered eating habits that during detoxification turn into highly intense cravings for particular food ingredients. And also to illustrate how these particular attributes can be attributed to increased post-acute withdrawal, relapse, and the development of a potential food addiction.

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Cali Estes Discusses a Rise in Drug Use in LGBT Teens

While society as a whole has become more tolerant and open about sexuality in recent years, gay teens still deal with crushing amounts of stress. These added pressure in their lives may make them more susceptible to substance abuse. How do we help these kids?

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A Private Concierge Style Retreat in Puerta Vallarta

Addiction Recovery In Paradise. Concierge Private Villa Retreat. At The Addictions Coach we offer Unique, One on One Addiction Therapy in a remote location with serene environment in a shorter time period than traditional drug and alcohol treatment centers.

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What is The Science Behind Happiness

We all experience different emotions during the course of our day. What we may not realize is there is a science behind the emotions we feel, and we may have power in the way we choose to feel in many situations, which could ultimately lead to a healthier, happier life.

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Dr. Cali Estes: Life Saving At-Home Addiction Treatment Program

This is your opportunity to help people who cannot afford your lifesaving treatment. The Starter Kit To Recovery At Home is a one-of-a-kind program designed specifically for addicts without addiction treatment insurance or do not have the financial resources to pay for treatment. It is affordable and will help addicts wanting to get their life back in order. ‘The Starter Kit to Recovery at Home’ may be the only treatment these desperate addicts ever have access to.

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NFL Sober Coach: Pro Football and Addiction

Every season in the NFL, numerous players are cut, traded, injured and out of the game and possibly the league, for good! Some of these strong men turn to drugs and alcohol to kill the pain, both physically and emotionally to deal with things.

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The Addictions Academy: Anger Management Training

Professional training in Anger Management is crucial to understanding the angry client. Clients have anger issues for a plethora of reasons, including past behaviors, drug addiction, embarrassment, frustration, explosive disorders and mental health issues.

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Nine Ways to Market Yourself as a Professional Coach

If you want to be successful as a Professional Coach, you must also become a successful marketer of Professional Coaching; unless you are willing to shell out big dollars to hire one. We will share with you the nine keys to becoming successful in marketing yourself as a Professional Coach, if you can master these principles, you will succeed.

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Sports Sober Coach: Killing Pain and Athletes Careers

So the story goes…A pro athlete with all the potential in the world. Handed millions for his talent, only to get hurt early on. A team doctor prescribes painkillers to get the talent back on the field at all costs, only to help create a dangerous and career killing addiction for the athlete.

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Dr. Cali Estes: ADHD; Real or Myth?

Dr. Cali Estes: ADHD; Real or Myth? With so many children and adults being diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and the strong, mind-altering drugs being prescribed

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The Addictions Academy Faculty Spotlight

The Addictions Academy Faculty Spotlight The Addictions Academy offers Courses and Certifications: Recovery Coaching, Intervention, Sex Addiction, Relationship, Life Coaching and more. See our teacher

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MDMA approved for anxiety studies.

MDMA approved for anxiety studies. DEA Approves Ecstasy For Anxiety, MDMA Trials Begin In California Posted by  Sean Adl-Tabatabai   Your News Wire The U.S. Drug Enforcement

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The Addictions Academy: Casting Call For Course Instructors

<img class=”alignnone” src=”http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?&id=HN.608011307589173394&w=300&h=300&c=0&pid=1.9&rs=0&p=0″ alt=”course” width=”188″ height=”134″ /> The Addictions Academy: Casting Call For Course Instructors We are looking for: PhD MD LMHC LMFT LCLW MS

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RAAD Model of Intervention

What s the RAAD model of Intervention and Recovery Coaching? Have you tried it? If you want to learn a comprehensive way of handling interventions

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Food Addictions Certification

Food Addictions Certification.  The Addictions Academy is offering a food addictions certificate program for those that want to learn more about their own food addiction

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Advanced Intervention Training

http://www.theaddictionsacademy.com/therapy-professionals/recovery-courses-and-certifications/advanced-clinical-intervention-training/ Advanced Intervention Training Imagine learning more advanced techniques for clinical intervention, drug and alcohol intervention, gambling intervention, food addiction intervention, even anger management intervention.

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Recovery Coach Training

Recovery Coach Training. PROFESSIONAL Certifications. International. Learn how to become a Nationally Certified Recovery Coach with NAADAC CEUS.  Call The Addictions Academy at 1.800.706.0318  

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Addictions Coach: America’s Pain Pill Epidemic

Addictions coach America’s Pain Pill Epidemic https://www.deepakchopra.com/blog/view/1739/a_better_way_to_approach_pain_and_americas_painpill_epidemic   A Better Way to Approach Pain, and America’s Pain-Pill Epidemic By Deepak Chopra, M.D., FACP, and P.

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Executive Sober Coach

Executive Sober Coach Nationally Certified. Educated. Experienced. CONFIDENTIAL. High Profile clients are our specialty.  The Addictions Coach can help you.1.800.706.0318 As a Business Executive, CEO,

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Los Angeles Sober Coach

Los Angeles Sober Coach Chateau Marmont is where you go to party, Los Angeles Sober Coach is where you go to clean up the mess. Bad

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Sober Coach in the NFL

Sober Coach in the NFL: Cris Carter wants Josh Gordon cut from the Cleveland Browns to save his life off drugs and alcohol. He wanted

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Digital Detox Camp?

Digital Detox Camp?   At The Addictions Coach we treat all kinds of addictions.  Our clients have gambling, food, drugs, alcohol and even digital addictions. We see a

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Your Brain on Exercise

Cali Estes of The Addictions Coach and The Addictions Academy offers wellness consulting and requires all of her clients to exercise. Studies find exercise increases stress resilience,

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The Missing Link

The Missing Link Ask the Exert: “Why does it seem that the kids of famous people are constantly in the news for murder, drugs, mayhem,

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Weed Sales Up…Crime Rate Down

When the states we live in consider the process of legalizing marijuana, you can bet that monitoring the crime rate is high on the list!  Keeping our communities

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Drug Addicted Doctors

Doctor Keith says he realized he was in big trouble when DEA agents started visiting his friends and colleagues and asking questions.  Doctor Keith: “I just

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Are ‘Selfies’ an Addiction?

  Recent article below in Psychology Today linking taking ‘selfies’ to Narcissism and Mental Health.  As an Addictions Professionals, Addictions Coach  and Additions Therapist, I see the

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Am I a love addict?

Am I a love addict? Am I a love addict? What are the signs that you are addicted to love? What happens when you always

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It’s Not MY Underwear, Officer!

  Let’s Set This Scene: JFK Airport, April 1st- Officers’ see a man “walking awkwardly” through the terminal and looking nervous. The customs officers decide to investigate

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Another NBA Arrest For Domestic Violence

  http://news.msn.com/staging/wolves-cunningham-arrested-for-2nd-time-in-3-days Another NBA arrest for domestic violence.   This is the second domestic violence issue in one week.  This time The Wolves forward, Dante Cunningham,

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Painkillers and Heroin

Painkillers and Heroin Long gone is the picture of the back alleys of American life, heroin is spreading across the country.  The death of actor Philip Seymour

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Saved By Medical Marijuana

Well, last weeks blog about little Charlotte Figi, who was suffering from extreme seizures, has caused a little debate amongst a few of you in our

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Another Athlete Arrested

  Another Athlete Arrested What happens when a teenager is suddenly given money, status, fame?  Who is going to offer direction and guidance to navigating their

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What’s it take to wake this addict?

What’s It Take To Wake This Addict? Even public transportation was not enough to wake this addict.   A desperate daughter trying to wake her incoherent mother even gets yelled at for

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Addiction Coaching Classes

Addiction Coaching Classes Ask The Expert: Question:  I am looking to learn more about addiction coaching and assist my clients with addiction issues.  What classes

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Addiction Recovery In Paradise

Cali Estes partners with Moffitt Wellness Retreat to offer: Concierge Private Villa Retreat Addiction Recovery In Paradise.  Concierge Private Villa Retreat.  At The Addictions Coach

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SPICE At School

 SPICE at school Ask The Expert: Question: “My 10 yr. old son came home and said that he tried Spice at school with some kids. 

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Is My Child Using Drugs?

Is my child using drugs? Ask The Expert:  “How can I tell if my son is using drugs?  His behavior has changed.   He always wants to

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Handle Debt when you have ADD

  Handle Debt When You Have ADD Cali Estes was featured on MSN Money for her work with ADD and ADHD individuals.  Specifically, their spending patterns and

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Ray Rice and domestic violence

Ray Rice and domestic violence   Ray Rice: drug and alcohol-fueled rage, anger management issues, or the “Chris Brown” syndrome? The day after Valentine’s Day

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Question and answer time

Question and answer time: Question:  “I was thinking of getting into Recovery Coaching, but I don’t know where to start.  What are your thoughts?”   Jeremy

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ASK THE EXPERTS:

Question:  “What is it like being a Therapist and Recovery Coach to celebrities and going on tour with a band?”  Marc F., California Cali Estes

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ASK THE EXPERT:

Question:  “I see that you offer Intervention and Recovery Coaching Certifications.  What makes your certification different from all the others on the market? “ Robert

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ASK THE EXPERT

QUESTION:  As an addiction professional don’t you think it is important if your client has committed a crime to make them pay for it?  As

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ASK OUR EXPERT:

What is your opinion on all these rehabs and treatment centers saying that they can cure someone or fix them, and giving their guarantee? We at

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Executive Burnout

Are you an Executive or a Business Professional that is experiencing Burnout?  You find yourself tired all the time, rushing around but really not getting

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Kevin Schaefer TESTIMONIAL

Cali’s clinical knowledge and successful experiences with interventions makes this course a must!  Even if you had prior experiences with interventions, Cali’s intervention course builds confidence

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Cali Estes on NBC News and Entrepreneur

By Gwen Moran          updated      8/18/2013 9:16:30 AM ET     2013-08-18T13:16:30          Print         Font: + – The odds of substance abuse issues finding their

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What is Mobile Rehab?

What is Mobile Rehab? Every component comes to you: the physician, the nurse or support clinician, the therapist, the counselor and the sober coach & companion.

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A – Rod DOPING??????

A-Rod caught Doping?  Are we shocked?  Really?  From a country that values BIGGER, BETTER and WINNING!!!  Read below about the article Cali Estes was featured

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Glee Star Cory Monteith dead…drug overdose

‘Glee’ star Cory Monteith dead at 31 Reuters              20 hr ago                                    By MSN Entertainment                               share 811 tweet pin it email By

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Anxiety and Aging

Anxiety Also Affects the Elderly Older people experience anxiety and anxiety disorders, often because of age-related stressors. Here’s how caregivers can help them cope. By

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Guest blog

Can a Substance Abuse Charge Prevent You From a College Education?   Penalties for a substance abuse related crime varies from one place to the

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Cali Estes Certification Course

To: Cali Estes <cali@theaddictioncoachonline.com> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 4:55 PM Subject: Re: Letter, Resume, Last Letter or Recommendation – James Michie Hi Cali,Thank you

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Stress and Anxiety

There are many factors that can cause stress and anxiety. However, not all stress and anxiety are bad. Feeling minor stress can push you to

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Cali Estes at the Cleveland House

The Addictions Coach expands services into Cleveland House Miami, Florida March 26, 2013 The Addictions Coach Company announced that they are offering mobile rehab services

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EHealth Radio Featured Cali Estes

http://ehealthradio.podbean.com/2013/03/17/the-addictions-coach-cali-estes/ March 17, 2013 @ 10:13 am The Addictions Coach, Cali Estes Cali Estes, The Addictions Coach, is a Psychotherapist, addictions coach, life coach and

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Recovery Coaching Certification!!!

Learn How to Become a Professional Recovery Coach Diversified Intervention Group and Master Therapist Cali Estes, have assembled the most comprehensive Recovery Coaching training available

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Addictions Coach Cali Estes Reviwed Again!

THE ADDICTIONS COACH Addiction Therapy | Mobile Rehab | Executive Sober Coaching | Athletics Coaching Multiple Locations in Florida (786) 709-0479 www.theaddictionscoach.com _________________________ REVIEW #4

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Can therapy Help ME?????

How can therapy help me? A number of benefits are available from participating in therapy.  Therapists can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced  coping strategies

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Travis Barker Anxiety disorder

Feb. 17 Huffington Post reported that Travis Barker, drummer for Blink-182, won’t be accompanying the rest of the boys on their Australian tour.  Barker, 37,

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Insurance not accepted…WHY?

Insurance companies frustrate N.J. families seeking addiction treatment By Dan Goldberg/The Star-Ledger on February 17, 2013 at 12:10 AM, updated February 17, 2013 at 5:25

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Red Sox in news for Drugs

A former Boston Red Sox athletic trainer regularly injected players with the powerful and controversial painkiller Toradol for six seasons, former Sox pitcher Curt Schilling

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Why drug rehabs fail

Why does a drug rehab appear to have failed the client? Families have the mistaken idea that a 28 day stay in a rehab will

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The Addictions Coach is mobile

The Addictions Coach announced that they are offering a mobile rehab service in addition to their individual private sessions. The Addictions Coach Company is bringing

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When is enough enough?

A client called me the other day and wanted help ‘to get off the roller coster.”  Great, I remember saying that I could help him,

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Anxiety and Addiction

If you find yourself having a spell of anxiety attack, what do you do? How do you handle it? Do you reach for a xanax? A roxy? 

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Can you cure addiction?

Can you ‘cure’ addiction?  That is the age old question, and the ‘medical model’ teaches us that NO you can not cure your disease but

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COUPLES COACHING!!!

The Addictions Coach Creates a Mobile Couples Coaching Practice Miami, Florida July 3, 2012 The Addictions Coach created a mobile couples coaching practice to assist

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Families and addiction

Addiction can cripple a family and sometimes the damage can be unrepairable. Sometimes to help someone a family will go to extremes and great lengths

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Couples Retreat time!

Group sessions now forming for coaching! Have you ever wanted to feel the powerful results of coaching but thought you could not afford it? Contact

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Are all addicts the same?

Drug treatment centers treat addicts all the same. Same groups, same beliefs..but the question is are all addicts REALY the same?  Is it appropriate for

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Why addiction treatment fails

Why does addiction treatment fail? Many addicts fall short of completing treatment because they desire to think that they understand their addiction and they leave

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