Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.

Nicole Arzt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups struggling with substance use disorders and psychiatric illnesses.

Sober Recovery Expert Author

Nicole Arzt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups struggling with substance use disorders and psychiatric illnesses. She received her Master of Science from California State University, Long Beach in 2014. She has extensive experience working in a variety of dual-diagnosis treatment centers, providing services for all levels of care from detoxification to long-term outpatient therapy. Nicole currently works full-time as a therapist utilizing psychodynamic and humanistic work. A passionate writer, she has authored several scholarly articles, blog posts, and professional research centered on addiction and mental health.

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Regular Health Service Visits May Reduce Suicide Risk Among Youth

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.

The more we learn the warning signs—and the more willing we are to step in and help—the more we can do to fight youth suicide. Continue Reading

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Why Alcohol Cues May Trigger Relapse Despite Long-Term Recovery

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.

People struggling with alcohol use disorder know the depths of destruction and shame associated with their drinking. Continue Reading

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Why Mental Health Awareness is Now More Crucial Than Ever

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.

Amid increased isolation due to COVID-1919, awareness about mental health conditions is more important than ever. Continue Reading

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Alcohol Consumption Surges Due to Isolation Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.

We're in strange times, and that's an understatement. We're anxious. We're concerned about our health, our job security, and ou... Continue Reading

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Kanna: Treatment for Depression or Next Popular Drug of Choice?

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.

South Africans have used the Kanna plant for medicinal purposes for centuries. Today, it is making controversial headway in the... Continue Reading

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Is AA Truly Effective at Treating Addiction? New Study Says Yes

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.

There isn't a single "best" approach to recovery. Likewise, all studies have limitations, and we need to keep that in mind. Continue Reading

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When ‘Peer Pressure’ Becomes Bullying

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.

Young people are especially prone to these consequences. Continue Reading

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Can Spinal Adjustments Aid Addiction Recovery?

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.

In conjunction with more traditional treatments, like medication and psychotherapy, spinal adjustments may have a promising pla... Continue Reading

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Research Ties Increased Heart Attack Risk to Marijuana Use

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.

It is possible to abuse this substance, and it is also possible to have emotional and physical complications as a result of mar... Continue Reading

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Study Uncovers Growing Number of Older Adults Suffer From SUD

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.

Older adults are more susceptible than ever to developing substance use disorders. Continue Reading