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18 Jun

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

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

July 18, 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...

24 May

addiction, Blog, drug Addiction, Opioid Addiction

How to Identify Cocaine by Touch, Taste, Look, and Smell

May 24, 2024
By Gigi Price

Identifying cocaine through the use of sensory systems is an important aspect that may be of great importance to healthcare practitione...

03 May

addiction, Alcohol, Blog, drug Addiction

Is Drug & Alcohol Addiction A Disease?

May 3, 2024
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Addiction, whether to alcohol or drugs(or both) is frequently surrounded by misconceptions and stigma. However, this disease is more an...

23 Apr

addiction, Blog

Can I Get Addicted to ADHD Medication?

July 18, 2024
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

This article examines the potential of addiction to ADHD medication, detailing how these drugs, which are essential in controlling symp...

15 Apr

addiction, Alcohol, Blog

Am I an Alcoholic? Here Are 20 Signs.

July 18, 2024
By Gigi Price

Are You Struggling with Alcohol? Identifying and Addressing Alcohol Use Disorder Alcohol use disorder (AUD), or alcoholism, is a medic...

05 Apr

addiction, Blog

Virtual Reality is a Breakthrough in Addiction Therapy

July 18, 2024
By Gigi Price

Abstract In an era where technology and healthcare converge to create groundbreaking therapeutic modalities, Virtual Reality (VR) em...

21 Mar

addiction, Blog

The Alarming Rise of ‘Study Drugs’ Among College Students

June 26, 2024
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

In recent years, the landscape of college campuses has shifted dramatically due to the surge in the use of 'study drugs' such as Addera...

08 Mar

addiction, Blog

An Unseen Battle: Mental Health Challenges Amongst Elite Athletes

March 8, 2024
By Gigi Price

Athletes are often celebrated for their physical strength, agility, and achievements in the high-stakes world of elite sports. However,...

07 Mar

addiction, Blog

How COVID-19 Pandemic Worsened America’s Opioid Crisis

March 8, 2024
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the opioid crisis in America, transforming an already dire situation into an unprecedented public...

28 Feb

addiction, Blog

How Long Does Meth Stay In Your System?

April 23, 2024
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

What is METH? Methamphetamine, commonly known as meth, is a powerful and highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous s...

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