04 Feb Drug Effects, Opioid Addiction The Dangers of Hydrocodone Addiction & Abuse January 13, 2025 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Hydrocodone is a powerful pain reliever but has a high potential for abuse and addiction. Misusing hydrocodone ca... Continue reading
28 Jan Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Detox, Opioid Addiction What is the Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS Score)? January 7, 2025 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways The Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) assesses opioid withdrawal severity. It evaluates physical and emotio... Continue reading
21 Jan Uncategorized Virtue Recovery Center Champions Harm Reduction in 2025 January 21, 2025 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Headline Virtue Recovery Center Champions Harm Reduction in 2025 Summary Virtue Recovery Center highlights its dedication to harm re... Continue reading
21 Jan Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment How Alcohol and Drug Addiction Affect The Family December 30, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Addiction impacts family members emotionally, mentally, and financially. Children and spouses are especially vuln... 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
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