Joseph Madonia LCSW

03/11/2025

Motivational Monday: "Recovery is not a race. You don’t have to be perfect, you just have to keep moving forward." (

01/18/2025

01/17/2025

🎓 **Prepare Your High School Senior for College Success!**

Starting **April 1**, I’ll be leading a **5-Week College Transition Coaching Workshop**, designed to equip students with essential skills for academic, social, and personal success. Sessions will be held **weekly from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM** in a fully virtual format, making it accessible from anywhere.

Topics include **time management and study strategies**, **emotional intelligence and stress management**, **communication and self-advocacy**, **financial literacy and career planning**, and **navigating social interactions and substance use risks**.

With over 26 years of experience working with adolescents and young adults, I’m committed to guiding students through this critical transition with personalized support.

📧 Reserve your spot today by emailing **jmadonialcsw@gmail.com** or calling **718-279-9572**. Let’s help your senior confidently take the next step toward college success! 🌟

01/17/2025

🎓 **Prepare Your High School Senior for College Success!**

Starting **April 1**, I’ll be leading a **5-Week College Transition Coaching Workshop**, designed to equip students with essential skills for academic, social, and personal success. Sessions will be held **weekly from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM** in a fully virtual format, making it accessible from anywhere.

Topics include **time management and study strategies**, **emotional intelligence and stress management**, **communication and self-advocacy**, **financial literacy and career planning**, and **navigating social interactions and substance use risks**.

With over 26 years of experience working with adolescents and young adults, I’m committed to guiding students through this critical transition with personalized support.

📧 Reserve your spot today by emailing **jmadonialcsw@gmail.com** or calling **718-279-9572**. Let’s help your student confidently take the next step toward college success! 🌟

12/31/2024

Ketamine: Applications, Risks, and Treatment Approaches ✨
In my practice, I’ve seen a growing number of cases involving ketamine misuse and dependency, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and effective treatment options. My latest article explores the therapeutic applications of ketamine, the risks associated with its misuse, and evidence-based approaches to recovery.
💡 Click the link below to read the full article on my Learning Hub!
Sessions are available for individuals seeking support and for their family, friends or loved ones seeking guidance and resources.

This page discusses ketamine medical applications, dangers and recreational misuse, and highlights successful ketamine addiction treatment approaches.

10/01/2024

Hi All-
Check out my most recent article on S*x and P**n Addiction.

S*xual addiction and po*******hy addiction, while not formally classified in all diagnostic manuals are generally understood as compulsive behaviors related to sexual activity and the consumption of po*******hy that negatively impact an individual’s functioning and relationships.

06/12/2024

Interesting

02/28/2024

Supporting and improving mental health could have a direct impact on substance use among teens in the United States, according to a new study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

01/16/2024

Be alert!!

Three twenty-somethings in Chicago took a street drug they thought was a harmless form of Xanax. All three were found collapsed and unresponsive eight hours later by one of their mothers, who had them rushed to the hospital. After multiple seizures, fever and heart damage, all three are thought to h...

10/28/2023

15 most common types of addiction. If you're struggling reach out and make an appointment right now! Appointments available with 48 hours.

These are the 15 most common types of addiction. An addiction is a complex and chronic condition characterized by a compulsive need for a substance or behavior, despite harmful consequences.

10/28/2023

What defines an addiction?

An addiction is a complex and chronic condition characterized by a compulsive need for a substance or behavior, despite harmful consequences.

10/07/2023

Internet Addiction on the rise.

Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous is based on the principles of AA, offering community support to aid recovery