15 Aug drug Addiction Drug & Alcohol Evaluation and Its Role in Addiction Severity Index Scoring August 20, 2025 By Gigi Price Key Takeaways A drug and alcohol evaluation is often the first step in figuring out how bad a person's addiction is. It is esse... Continue reading
10 Aug drug Addiction Xanax Addiction in Youth Handled by Drug Addiction Services August 19, 2025 By Gigi Price Key Takeaways Xanax misuse among youth is increasingly normalized but dangerously underestimated. Many teens start using it to ... Continue reading
10 Apr Crystal Meth, drug Addiction, Drug Effects What Are The Health Risks of Meth Contamination in My House? July 25, 2025 By Gigi Price Key Takeaways Meth contamination happens when a home has been used for methamphetamine production or smoking. Residue from meth... Continue reading
08 Apr Crystal Meth, drug Addiction, Drug Effects Meth Mites, Meth Bugs, and Meth Sores: What Are They? July 25, 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 ... Continue reading
27 Mar drug Addiction, Drug Effects Pressed Ecstasy vs Molly: What’s The Difference? July 25, 2025 By Gigi Price Key Takeaways Ecstasy and molly both contain MDMA, a stimulant and hallucinogenic drug. Pressed ecstasy comes in pill form and ... Continue reading
26 Feb addiction, drug Addiction, Meth Can Fish Like Trout Get ‘Hooked’ on Methamphetamine (Meth)? July 25, 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... Continue reading
18 Feb addiction, drug Addiction, Drug Effects, Opioid Addiction, Overdose Is The Synthetic Opioid Nitazenes More Potent Than Fentanyl? July 25, 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 ... Continue reading
11 Feb Cocaine Addiction, drug Addiction, Drug Effects Cocaine-Induced Cardiac Arrhythmia & Heart Attacks July 25, 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... Continue reading
16 Jan addiction, drug Addiction, Drug Effects Phenibut Withdrawal, Addiction, Doses, Detox, and Side Effects July 25, 2025 By Gigi Price 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)? July 25, 2025 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) is linked to long-term cannabis use. Symptoms include severe nausea, vomit... Continue reading