29 Oct addiction, Alcohol What is a High-Functioning Alcoholic? High-Functioning Alcoholism October 14, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways: A high-functioning alcoholic is someone who can maintain daily responsibilities while struggling with alcohol addic... Continue reading
22 Oct Mental Health Lithium Treatment of Bipolar Disorder | The Mood Stabilizer October 4, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways: Lithium is a commonly prescribed mood stabilizer for people with bipolar disorder, helping to manage extreme mood s... Continue reading
17 Oct Marijuana The Public Health Implications of Cannabis Legalization October 1, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Cannabis Legalization is Expanding: More states are making marijuana legal, raising concerns about public health and... Continue reading
15 Oct Drug Effects, Ketamine K-Hole Nightmare: What Ketamine Really Does to You September 24, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways K-Holes Are Dangerous: Falling into a K-hole from heavy ketamine use can be frightening and harmful. Ketamine Add... Continue reading
10 Oct Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Inpatient Addiction Treatment, Residential Addiction Treatment Outpatient vs. Inpatient Addiction Rehab: Which is Right for You? September 20, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Inpatient Treatment: Involves living at the rehab center for 24/7 care. Outpatient Treatment: Allows you to live ... 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
03 Oct Addiction Recovery How to Avoid an Addiction Recovery Rut September 17, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways What is an Addiction Recovery Rut? It’s normal to feel stuck or unmotivated during addiction recovery, especially af... Continue reading
27 Sep News How Diddy’s “Freak Off” Parties Normalize Substance Abuse October 10, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Diddy’s Parties Encourage Risky Behavior: The wild atmosphere of Diddy’s "Freak Off" parties often glamorizes drug u... Continue reading
26 Sep Addiction Recovery Professionals, Pills, and Pressure: The Dangerous Trio September 11, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Prescription Drug Addiction in Professionals: Many professionals turn to prescription drugs like opiates due to stre... Continue reading
19 Sep Outpatient Addiction Treatment The Importance of a Structured Routine in Outpatient Addiction Rehab September 9, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Why Structure is Important: A routine helps keep you focused, organized, and on track during outpatient addiction... Continue reading