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06 Mar

addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment

The Role of Dopamine in Drug Abuse & Addiction

February 10, 2025
By Gigi Price

Key Takeaways Dopamine is a brain chemical that controls feelings of pleasure, motivation, and reward. Addictive drugs like coc...

04 Mar

Drug Effects

Potential For Abuse & Drug Overdose From Kratom Use

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

Key Takeaways Kratom is a plant from Southeast Asia that acts like a stimulant in small doses and like an opioid in larger doses. ...

27 Feb

addiction, Withdrawal

Top 5 Worst Drug Addiction Withdrawal Substances

February 4, 2025
By Gigi Price

Key Takeaways Drug withdrawal can be complicated and, in some cases, even life-threatening. Certain substances cause more severe withd...

26 Feb

addiction, drug Addiction, Meth

Can Fish Like Trout Get ‘Hooked’ on Methamphetamine (Meth)?

February 26, 2025
By Gigi Price

Can Fish Like Trout Get 'Hooked' on Meth? Yes, studies have shown that fish can exhibit addiction behaviors similar to humans when exp...

25 Feb

addiction, Cocaine Addiction, Meth

Crack vs Meth: Key Differences and Similarities

February 4, 2025
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways Crack cocaine and methamphetamine are both powerful stimulant drugs, but they differ in their chemical makeup, effects, ...

20 Feb

addiction

Hoarding, Addiction, and Substance Abuse Behavior

January 27, 2025
By Gigi Price

Key Takeaways Hoarding disorder and substance abuse are closely connected and often stem from emotional distress. Recognizing t...

18 Feb

addiction, drug Addiction, Drug Effects, Opioid Addiction, Overdose

Is The Synthetic Opioid Nitazenes More Potent Than Fentanyl?

January 27, 2025
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways Nitazenes are synthetic opioids that are up to 10 times more potent than fentanyl. These drugs, mixed into other ...

13 Feb

Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction

CIWA-AR Score for Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Assessment

January 20, 2025
By Gigi Price

Key Takeaways The CIWA-AR score is a tool used to measure the severity of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. It helps doctors assess ...

11 Feb

News

Is Cocaine Worse Than Whiskey?

February 13, 2025
By Chris Goodman

Why Cocaine Is More Dangerous Than Whiskey While both cocaine, whiskey, crack, and other cocaine variants pose serious health risks, co...

11 Feb

Cocaine Addiction, drug Addiction, Drug Effects

Cocaine-Induced Cardiac Arrhythmia & Heart Attacks

January 20, 2025
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways Cocaine use increases the risk of cardiac arrhythmia and heart attacks. Chronic cocaine use causes long-term dama...

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The Role of Dopamine in Drug Abuse & Addiction

Potential For Abuse & Drug Overdose From Kratom Use

Top 5 Worst Drug Addiction Withdrawal Substances

Can Fish Like Trout Get ‘Hooked’ on Methamphetamine (Meth)?

Crack vs Meth: Key Differences and Similarities

Hoarding, Addiction, and Substance Abuse Behavior

Is The Synthetic Opioid Nitazenes More Potent Than Fentanyl?

CIWA-AR Score for Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Assessment

Is Cocaine Worse Than Whiskey?

Cocaine-Induced Cardiac Arrhythmia & Heart Attacks

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