02 Jul PTSD, veterans Independence Day July Fireworks & The Effect on PTSD Sufferers Posted by Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS July 25, 2025 Summary Independence Day celebrations are a cherished tradition in the United States, and they are marked by fireworks and festivities... Continue reading
24 Jun addiction, Addiction Treatment What is Cross Addiction? Posted by Gigi Price July 25, 2025 Cross addiction occurs when an individual who has overcome one addiction develops a dependency on another substance or behavior. This a... Continue reading
24 Jun addiction, Addiction Treatment, Opioid Addiction Can AI (Artificial Intelligence) Be Used to Treat Opioid Addiction? Posted by Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS July 25, 2025 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 Posted by Gigi Price July 25, 2025 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 Posted by Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS July 25, 2025 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 Posted by Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS July 25, 2025 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? Posted by Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS February 26, 2025 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? Posted by Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS July 25, 2025 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 Posted by Gigi Price July 25, 2025 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 Posted by Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS July 25, 2025 The Cocaine Vaccine: Breakthrough in Treating Cocaine Addiction Key Takeaways The cocaine vaccine is designed to stimulate an imm... Continue reading