17 Oct Marijuana The Public Health Implications of Cannabis Legalization October 1, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Cannabis Legalization is Expanding: More states are making marijuana legal, raising concerns about public health and... Continue reading
15 Oct Drug Effects, Ketamine K-Hole Nightmare: What Ketamine Really Does to You September 24, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways K-Holes Are Dangerous: Falling into a K-hole from heavy ketamine use can be frightening and harmful. Ketamine Add... Continue reading
10 Oct Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Inpatient Addiction Treatment, Residential Addiction Treatment Outpatient vs. Inpatient Addiction Rehab: Which is Right for You? September 20, 2024 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 ... Continue reading
08 Oct addiction, drug Addiction, Residential Addiction Treatment Breakthrough Research: Common Medication May Hold Key to Slowing Aging October 8, 2024 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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
03 Oct Addiction Recovery How to Avoid an Addiction Recovery Rut September 17, 2024 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... Continue reading
01 Oct addiction Understanding What The Synthetic Drug Flakka Is September 17, 2024 By Gigi Price Key Takeaways What is Flakka? Flakka is a powerful and dangerous synthetic drug that can cause serious health problems. How Fla... Continue reading
27 Sep News How Diddy’s “Freak Off” Parties Normalize Substance Abuse October 10, 2024 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... Continue reading
26 Sep Addiction Recovery Professionals, Pills, and Pressure: The Dangerous Trio September 11, 2024 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... Continue reading
24 Sep Addiction Recovery, Detox, drug Addiction What is Harm Reduction? October 22, 2024 By Gigi Price Introduction Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas to reduce negative consequences associated with substance use... Continue reading