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10 Oct

Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Inpatient Addiction Treatment, Residential Addiction Treatment

Outpatient vs. Inpatient Addiction Rehab: Which is Right for You?

July 25, 2025
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways Inpatient Treatment: Involves living at the rehab center for 24/7 care. Outpatient Treatment: Allows you to live ...

08 Oct

addiction, drug Addiction, Residential Addiction Treatment

Breakthrough Research: Common Medication May Hold Key to Slowing Aging

July 25, 2025
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Recent research has uncovered a surprising benefit of some commonly prescribed medications: the potential to slow aging. Now, drugs ori...

08 Oct

addiction, drug Addiction, Overdose

Is It an Overdose? Spot the Signs Now

September 20, 2024
By Gigi Price

Key Takeaways Recognize Overdose Signs Early: Knowing the signs can save someone’s life. Take Action Immediately: Learn what to...

03 Oct

Addiction Recovery

How to Avoid an Addiction Recovery Rut

July 25, 2025
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways What is an Addiction Recovery Rut? It’s normal to feel stuck or unmotivated during addiction recovery, especially af...

01 Oct

addiction

Understanding What The Synthetic Drug Flakka Is

July 25, 2025
By Gigi Price

Key Takeaways What is Flakka? Flakka is a powerful and dangerous synthetic drug that can cause serious health problems. How Fla...

27 Sep

News

How Diddy’s “Freak Off” Parties Normalize Substance Abuse

July 25, 2025
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways Diddy’s Parties Encourage Risky Behavior: The wild atmosphere of Diddy’s "Freak Off" parties often glamorizes drug u...

26 Sep

Addiction Recovery

Professionals, Pills, and Pressure: The Dangerous Trio

July 25, 2025
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways Prescription Drug Addiction in Professionals: Many professionals turn to prescription drugs like opiates due to stre...

24 Sep

Addiction Recovery, Detox, drug Addiction

What is Harm Reduction?

July 25, 2025
By Gigi Price

Introduction Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas to reduce negative consequences associated with substance use...

19 Sep

Outpatient Addiction Treatment

The Importance of a Structured Routine in Outpatient Addiction Rehab

July 25, 2025
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways Why Structure is Important: A routine helps keep you focused, organized, and on track during outpatient addiction tr...

18 Sep

News

What Drugs Were Reportedly Used in Diddy’s “Freak Off” Parties?

July 25, 2025
By Gigi Price

Key Takeaways Drugs at Diddy’s "Freak-Off" Parties: MDMA, Ketamine, and GHB were reportedly used at Diddy’s “Freak Off” parties. ...

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Breakthrough Research: Common Medication May Hold Key to Slowing Aging

Is It an Overdose? Spot the Signs Now

How to Avoid an Addiction Recovery Rut

Understanding What The Synthetic Drug Flakka Is

How Diddy’s “Freak Off” Parties Normalize Substance Abuse

Professionals, Pills, and Pressure: The Dangerous Trio

What is Harm Reduction?

The Importance of a Structured Routine in Outpatient Addiction Rehab

What Drugs Were Reportedly Used in Diddy’s “Freak Off” Parties?

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