07 Jan Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Behavioral Therapy What is Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)? December 18, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways REBT helps people recognize and change irrational beliefs. It is based on the ABC Model, which explains how thoug... Continue reading
31 Dec addiction, Opioid Addiction Lean Abuse AKA Codeine (Purple Drank) Addiction And Abuse December 16, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Lean, also called Purple Drank or Sizzurp, contains prescription-strength cough syrup, soda, and candy. The codei... Continue reading
24 Dec Alcohol Addiction, Drug Effects What Is Wet Brain Syndrome (Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome)? December 30, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Wet Brain Syndrome is caused by chronic alcohol abuse and thiamine deficiency. Early intervention can prevent sev... Continue reading
17 Dec addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, IOP, Outpatient Addiction Treatment How to Stay Motivated in an Early Recovery Outpatient Program December 2, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Motivation is essential for success in an outpatient program and lasting recovery. Building a solid support syste... Continue reading
10 Dec addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment How to Handle Holiday Triggers for Addiction Recovery December 30, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways The holiday season often brings challenges for individuals in recovery, including stress, loneliness, and gatherings... Continue reading
03 Dec Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Understanding & Dealing With Addiction Alcohol Shakes & Tremors December 30, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Alcohol shakes, also called tremors, are a common symptom of alcohol withdrawal. They occur when the nervous syst... 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
19 Nov addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Residential Addiction Treatment How To Find The Best Residential Addiction Rehab Near Me November 1, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Finding the right residential addiction rehab center can significantly improve recovery success. Look for centers... 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
05 Nov addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment What’s ASI (Addiction Severity Index) For Substance Abuse? November 15, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) is a structured clinical tool used to assess substance abuse. It evaluates mul... Continue reading