28 Jan Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Detox, Opioid Addiction What is the Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS Score)? Posted by Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS July 25, 2025 Key Takeaways The Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) assesses opioid withdrawal severity. It evaluates physical and emotio... Continue reading
23 Jan Alcohol Addiction, Drug Effects Why Alcohol Causes Hangover Anxiety (Hangxiety) Posted by Gigi Price July 25, 2025 Key Takeaways Hangxiety combines physical hangover symptoms with feelings of anxiety and dread. Alcohol impacts brain chemicals... Continue reading
21 Jan Uncategorized Virtue Recovery Center Champions Harm Reduction in 2025 Posted by Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS July 25, 2025 Headline Virtue Recovery Center Champions Harm Reduction in 2025 Summary Virtue Recovery Center highlights its dedication to harm re... Continue reading
21 Jan Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment How Alcohol and Drug Addiction Affect The Family Posted by Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS July 25, 2025 Key Takeaways Addiction impacts family members emotionally, mentally, and financially. Children and spouses are especially vuln... Continue reading
16 Jan addiction, drug Addiction, Drug Effects Phenibut Withdrawal, Addiction, Doses, Detox, and Side Effects Posted by Gigi Price July 25, 2025 Key Takeaways Phenibut is a calming agent but has high misuse potential. Withdrawal symptoms include anxiety, tremors, and seve... Continue reading
14 Jan addiction, Cannabinoid, Cannabis, drug Addiction, Drug Effects What is Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)? Posted by Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS July 25, 2025 Key Takeaways Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) is linked to long-term cannabis use. Symptoms include severe nausea, vomit... Continue reading
09 Jan Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Benzo Addiction, Medical Detox Clonazepam (Klonopin) Withdrawal Symptoms and Detox Posted by Gigi Price July 25, 2025 Key Takeaways Klonopin (clonazepam) is a benzodiazepine used for anxiety and seizure treatment but can lead to dependence. With... Continue reading
07 Jan Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Behavioral Therapy What is Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)? Posted by Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS July 25, 2025 Key Takeaways REBT helps people recognize and change irrational beliefs. It is based on the ABC Model, which explains how thoug... Continue reading
02 Jan Adderall, addiction, ADHD Medication, Vyvanse Adderall vs Vyvanse (ADHD Meds) What’s The Difference? Posted by Gigi Price July 25, 2025 Key Takeaways Adderall and Vyvanse are stimulant medications designed to treat ADHD. Both improve focus but differ in their dur... Continue reading
31 Dec addiction, Opioid Addiction Lean Abuse AKA Codeine (Purple Drank) Addiction And Abuse Posted by Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS July 25, 2025 Key Takeaways Lean, also called Purple Drank or Sizzurp, contains prescription-strength cough syrup, soda, and candy. The codei... Continue reading