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Valerie Tecci, MEd, LADC-I

Valerie has been working in the human services field for the past twelve years in a variety of roles and treatment settings, including Clinician, Clinical Supervisor and Program Director. Valerie received her master’s degree in Education Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in addiction and trauma from Cambridge College. Valerie brings a safe, positive outlook and therapeutic approach to the recovery process. Valerie maintains a philosophy of positive reinforcement, personal accountability, and a sense of humor. Valerie has extensive experience in motivational interviewing, treating co-occurring disorders and correcting distorted thinking. Valerie is fluent with developing individualized treatment plans, facilitating group therapy and individual counseling, trauma informed care and person-centered treatment therapy. Valerie utilizes evidence-based solutions to enhance each individual’s recovery potential.

VALERIE TECCI, MEd, LADC-I

Recovery

September 18, 2026

Childhood Trauma in Adults: Signs and Healing

About 1 in 6 adults in the United States report four or more adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse, neglect, or serious household dysfunction, and the nervous system keeps a…

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Recovery

September 16, 2026

How to Stop Negative Thoughts: Evidence-Based Skills for Recovery

Negative thoughts are not a character flaw or a sign that recovery is failing. They are a predictable byproduct of a nervous system that has been running on high alert,…

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Drugs

September 14, 2026

Ativan Side Effects, From the First Dose to Long Term Use

Lorazepam side effects start with the ones everyone gets, drowsiness, dizziness, and a heavy, slowed down feeling, and end with the ones nobody expects, physical dependence within weeks and withdrawal…

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Drugs

September 10, 2026

Street Drug Names Explained, Which Ones Are Stimulants and Which Are Not

A street name for stimulants is any slang term for a drug that speeds up the brain and body. Speed, uppers, smart drug, bennies, ice, coke, and molly are the…

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Recovery

September 9, 2026

How to Celebrate a Sober Anniversary and Every Sobriety Milestone Before It

A soberversary is the anniversary of the day someone got sober, the last day they drank or used. Some mark it quietly. Some throw a sober celebration. Almost everyone in…

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Treatment

August 14, 2026

What Are the Signs of Depression in Men?

Men account for roughly 80% of suicide deaths in the United States, yet they are far less likely than women to ever be diagnosed with a mood disorder. Part of…

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Addiction

August 12, 2026

Ativan vs Xanax: What Are The Differences?

Ativan vs Xanax comes down to three practical differences: how fast each drug works, how long it stays active, and how much risk it carries for dependence. Xanax (alprazolam) reaches…

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Alcohol

August 10, 2026

How to Deal With an Alcoholic Family Member: A Supportive Guide

Watching someone you love drink themselves into trouble tests your patience, your boundaries, and your own health. Alcoholism in a family rarely stays contained to one person; it reshapes routines,…

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Drugs

July 17, 2026

What Is Meth Mouth?

Meth mouth is the rapid, severe tooth decay linked to methamphetamine use, and it can turn a healthy smile into cracked, blackened, and missing teeth within months. The damage comes…

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