25 Jul Addiction Treatment Managing Finances During Addiction Recovery July 23, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Summary Effective money management is crucial during addiction recovery to prevent financial stress and relapse. This article p... Continue reading
18 Jul addiction, Alcohol What is Gray Area Drinking in Alcohol Addiction? July 18, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Summary Gray area drinking refers to a pattern of alcohol consumption that falls between social drinking and alcohol dependence. This ... Continue reading
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 ... 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 tho... 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, Meth What’s The Difference Between Adderall and Meth? July 18, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Adderall is a prescription medication for ADHD, while methamphetamine (commonly known as meth) ... 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... Continue reading