29 Apr Opioid Addiction How the Opioid Crisis Has Changed Addiction Treatment April 4, 2025 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways The opioid crisis changed the way we treat addiction. Prescription misuse and synthetic opioids like fentanyl hav... Continue reading
24 Apr Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment What’s Narrative Therapy for Addiction Recovery & Mental Health? March 28, 2025 By Gigi Price Key Takeaways Narrative therapy helps people reframe their life stories to support healing and recovery. It encourages separati... Continue reading
22 Apr Drug Effects What is The Hardest Drug to Quit in America? March 31, 2025 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Some drugs are harder to quit because of their strong withdrawal symptoms, intense cravings, or emotional dependency... Continue reading
17 Apr Drug Effects, Opioid Addiction What’s The Postoperative Analgesic Opioid Injection Nalbuphine? March 24, 2025 By Gigi Price Key Takeaways Nalbuphine is a synthetic opioid used for treating moderate to severe pain, especially after surgery. It works as... Continue reading
15 Apr Drug Effects, Fentanyl Addiction How to Identify Fentanyl (Opioid) by Touch, Taste, Look and Smell March 24, 2025 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid, up to 100 times stronger than morphine. It’s often mixed into other drug... Continue reading
10 Apr Crystal Meth, drug Addiction, Drug Effects What Are The Health Risks of Meth Contamination in My House? March 17, 2025 By Gigi Price Key Takeaways Meth contamination happens when a home has been used for methamphetamine production or smoking. Residue from meth... Continue reading
08 Apr Crystal Meth, drug Addiction, Drug Effects Meth Mites, Meth Bugs, and Meth Sores: What Are They? March 17, 2025 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Meth mites, meth bugs, and meth sores are common symptoms of methamphetamine use. The sensation of bugs crawling ... Continue reading
03 Apr Crystal Meth, Drug Effects What’s Meth Mouth? Oral Health Decay From Methamphetamine March 10, 2025 By Gigi Price Key Takeaways Meth mouth is a severe condition that leads to tooth decay, gum disease, and oral infections in methamphetamine user... Continue reading
01 Apr addiction Does Alcohol & Drug Addiction Have DNA Biomarkers? March 10, 2025 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Research suggests that DNA biomarkers may contribute to addiction. Genetics and epigenetics play a role in substa... Continue reading
28 Mar Alcohol Addiction National Alcohol Screening Day to Assess Alcohol Use Disorder March 28, 2025 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways National Alcohol Screening Day helps people check their drinking habits and see if they may need help. Alcohol sc... Continue reading