22 Apr Drug Effects 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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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 ... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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 ... Continue reading
11 Mar Cocaine Addiction, Drug Effects Comparison of Cocaine and Lidocaine: Risks, Effects, & Treatment February 17, 2025 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Cocaine and lidocaine are both anesthetics, but cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant, while lidocaine is a widely... Continue reading
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. ... Continue reading
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