03 Jun Drug Effects Long-Term Effects & Risks of Psychedelic & Hallucinogen Abuse Posted by Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS July 25, 2025 Key Takeaways Psychedelic drugs like LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, and DMT can cause lasting mental health problems. Long-te... Continue reading
29 May Relapse Prevention Three Stages of Relapse in Addiction | Early Warning Signs Posted by Gigi Price July 25, 2025 Key Takeaways Relapse usually happens in three stages: emotional, mental, and physical. Each stage has early warning sign... Continue reading
22 May addiction Is Intelligence and Education a Risk Factor For Addiction? Posted by Gigi Price July 25, 2025 Key Takeaways People with higher IQs may be more likely to engage in substance use later in life. Intelligent people might expe... Continue reading
20 May Cannabis, Drug Effects How Does The Use of Cannabis (Marijuana) Affect Brain Function? Posted by Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS July 25, 2025 Key Takeaways THC in cannabis affects brain areas linked to memory, emotions, and decision-making. Heavy cannabis use can lead ... Continue reading
15 May addiction, Drug Effects What’s EVALI Condition From Vaping? | E-Cigarette Lung Injuries Posted by Gigi Price July 25, 2025 Key Takeaways EVALI is a serious lung condition caused by vaping or using e-cigarettes, especially those containing THC or vitamin... Continue reading
13 May Psilocybin Psilocybin vs Psilocin: Differences in Magic Mushrooms? Posted by Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS July 25, 2025 Key Takeaways Magic mushrooms contain psilocybin, which turns into psilocin in the body. Psilocin is what causes the mind-alter... Continue reading
12 May Addiction Treatment Importance of Federal Funding in Addiction Treatment Posted by Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS July 25, 2025 Key Takeaways Federal funding helps provide addiction treatment to people in need. Many treatment centers depend on this ... Continue reading
08 May Addiction Recovery What Are The 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)? Posted by Gigi Price July 25, 2025 Key Takeaways The 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous guide how AA groups operate. They help AA stay unified, focused, and fr... Continue reading
06 May Meth How to Identify Crystal Meth by Touch, Taste, Look and Smell Posted by Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS July 25, 2025 Key Takeaways Crystal meth can be identified by its appearance, taste, smell, and texture. It usually looks like clear or white... Continue reading
01 May Addiction Recovery You’re Not Alone: What To Say To Someone Who Relapsed Posted by Gigi Price July 25, 2025 Key Takeaways Relapse is a common and painful part of the recovery process. What you say can help someone feel supported—or mak... Continue reading