10 Jul Addiction Treatment, drug Addiction, Opioid Addiction Best Rehab Tips For a Successful Drug Treatment Center Stay July 18, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Introduction Going to a drug treatment center is a major decision and a positive step toward the process of rehabilitation and a drug-... Continue reading
02 Jul PTSD, veterans Independence Day July Fireworks & The Effect on PTSD Sufferers July 18, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Summary Independence Day celebrations are a cherished tradition in the United States, and they are marked by fireworks and festivities... Continue reading
24 Jun addiction, Addiction Treatment, Opioid Addiction Can AI (Artificial Intelligence) Be Used to Treat Opioid Addiction? July 12, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of addiction treatment, offering new and innovative solutions for those stru... Continue reading
18 Jun Adderall, Cannabis, Marijuana, Meth Failing Your Drug Test: Employer and Pre-Employment Impacts June 18, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Overview of Drug Testing and Its Importance: Drug testing is a standard workplace practice to ensure safety and comp... Continue reading
13 Jun addiction, Addiction Treatment, drug Addiction, Mental Health, Uncategorized The Fascinating Link Between Childhood Trauma and Addiction June 13, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Introduction Childhood is supposed to be a happy period in a child's life where he or she is supposed to learn and have fun at the sam... Continue reading
13 Jun Adderall, Blog, Meth What’s The Difference Between Adderall and Meth? February 26, 2025 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Adderall is a prescription medication for ADHD, while methamphetamine (commonly known as meth) is an illicit drug. B... Continue reading
06 Jun Addiction Treatment, Nicotine How Long Does Nicotine Stay in Your System? July 12, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Nicotine stays in your system for different lengths of time based on several factors. Cotinine, a byproduct of ni... Continue reading
30 May addiction, Addiction Treatment, Cocaine Addiction The Cocaine Vaccine: Breakthrough in Treating Cocaine Addiction July 12, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS The Cocaine Vaccine: Breakthrough in Treating Cocaine Addiction Key Takeaways The cocaine vaccine is designed to stimulate an imm... Continue reading
21 May addiction, Alcohol The Rise of Sober Curious: A New Trend in Alcohol Consumption October 7, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways The sober curious movement is gaining popularity as more people explore reducing or eliminating alcohol from their l... Continue reading
16 May Mental Health, Nutrition Exploring The Connection Between Diet and Mental Health December 30, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Diet is the main factor in mental health, influencing the brain and the gut. Various diets, for instance, keto, v... Continue reading