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 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... 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
04 Jun Cannabis, Marijuana Daily Marijuana Use Outpaces Daily Drinking: New Study Says July 12, 2024 By Gigi Price Key Takeaways Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the U.S. A recent study shows that 17.7 million Americans report u... 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
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... Continue reading
24 May addiction, Blog, drug Addiction, Opioid Addiction How to Identify Cocaine by Touch, Taste, Look, and Smell August 30, 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... Continue reading