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What is The Hardest Drug to Quit in America?

March 31, 2025
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways Some drugs are harder to quit because of their strong withdrawal symptoms, intense cravings, or emotional dependency...

17 Apr

Drug Effects, Opioid Addiction

What’s The Postoperative Analgesic Opioid Injection Nalbuphine?

March 24, 2025
By Gigi Price

Key Takeaways Nalbuphine is a synthetic opioid used for treating moderate to severe pain, especially after surgery. It works as...

15 Apr

Drug Effects, Fentanyl Addiction

How to Identify Fentanyl (Opioid) by Touch, Taste, Look and Smell

March 24, 2025
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid, up to 100 times stronger than morphine. It’s often mixed into other drug...

10 Apr

Crystal Meth, drug Addiction, Drug Effects

What Are The Health Risks of Meth Contamination in My House?

March 17, 2025
By Gigi Price

Key Takeaways Meth contamination happens when a home has been used for methamphetamine production or smoking. Residue from meth...

08 Apr

Crystal Meth, drug Addiction, Drug Effects

Meth Mites, Meth Bugs, and Meth Sores: What Are They?

March 17, 2025
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways Meth mites, meth bugs, and meth sores are common symptoms of methamphetamine use. The sensation of bugs crawling ...

03 Apr

Crystal Meth, Drug Effects

What’s Meth Mouth? Oral Health Decay From Methamphetamine

March 10, 2025
By Gigi Price

Key Takeaways Meth mouth is a severe condition that leads to tooth decay, gum disease, and oral infections in methamphetamine user...

01 Apr

addiction

Does Alcohol & Drug Addiction Have DNA Biomarkers?

March 10, 2025
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways Research suggests that DNA biomarkers may contribute to addiction. Genetics and epigenetics play a role in substa...

28 Mar

Alcohol Addiction

National Alcohol Screening Day to Assess Alcohol Use Disorder

March 28, 2025
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways National Alcohol Screening Day helps people check their drinking habits and see if they may need help. Alcohol sc...

27 Mar

drug Addiction, Drug Effects

Pressed Ecstasy vs Molly: What’s The Difference?

March 10, 2025
By Gigi Price

Key Takeaways Ecstasy and molly both contain MDMA, a stimulant and hallucinogenic drug. Pressed ecstasy comes in pill form and ...

26 Mar

addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Medical Detox, Press Release, rehab

Virtue Recovery Center Welcomes New Nevada Director of Business Development

June 6, 2025
By Gigi Price

Virtue Recovery Center Welcomes New Nevada Director of Business Development Las Vegas, NV – 3/26/2025 In keeping with its excelle...

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