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 ... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
16 Jan addiction, drug Addiction, Drug Effects Phenibut Withdrawal, Addiction, Doses, Detox, and Side Effects December 30, 2024 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)? December 24, 2024 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
26 Nov addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Detox, drug Addiction, Drug Effects, Opioid Addiction How Long Does Suboxone Stay in Your System? December 30, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Suboxone Duration: What You Need to Know Suboxone, a prescription medication used in addiction treatment, is known for helping ... Continue reading
12 Nov addiction, drug Addiction, Drug Effects, Synthetic Drugs What Is the Party Drug Pink Cocaine AKA Tusi? October 28, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Pink cocaine, also known as Tusi or Tucibi, is a recreational drug used in party scenes but rarely contains actual c... 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
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 ... Continue reading
16 Aug addiction, Addiction Treatment, drug Addiction, Fentanyl Addiction Fentanyl: Surprising Facts & Common Myths August 16, 2024 By Gigi Price Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that has been at the center stage of the current opioid epidemic. It is much stronger than morphine and ... Continue reading