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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 ...

16 Jul

addiction, Addiction Treatment

How to Cope With Stress in Addiction Recovery

July 18, 2024
By Gigi Price

Summary Managing stress in addiction recovery is essential to prevent relapse and support mental health. This article explores ...

05 Jul

addiction, Opioid Addiction

Breaking the Silence: How Libraries Support Opioid Victims

July 30, 2024
By Gigi Price

24 Jun

addiction, Addiction Treatment

What is Cross Addiction?

July 12, 2024
By Gigi Price

Cross addiction occurs when an individual who has overcome one addiction develops a dependency on another substance or behavior. This a...

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...

18 Jun

addiction, Addiction Treatment, Blog, drug Addiction, Opioid Addiction

Oregon Addiction Programs Receive $13 Million Boost from Opioid Settlement Funds

July 30, 2024
By Gigi Price

The fight against the opioid epidemic in Oregon has been given a major boost after the state agreed to receive $13 million in settlemen...

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...

11 Jun

addiction, drug Addiction, Meth

Can Trout Become Addicted to Methamphetamine?

July 12, 2024
By Gigi Price

Yes, studies have shown that fish can exhibit addiction behaviors similar to humans when exposed to methamphetamine, such as preferring...

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...

27 May

addiction, drug Addiction, News

Kush Crisis: The Devastating Toll on Sierra Leone

July 12, 2024
By Gigi Price

Key Takeaways Kush, a dangerous synthetic drug, is causing widespread addiction and health crises in Sierra Leone. The effect...

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