18 Jun Adderall, Cannabis, Marijuana, Meth Failing Your Drug Test: Employer and Pre-Employment Impacts June 18, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Overview of Drug Testing and Its Importance: Drug testing is a standard workplace practice to ensure safety and comp... Continue reading
13 Jun addiction, Addiction Treatment, drug Addiction, Mental Health, Uncategorized The Fascinating Link Between Childhood Trauma and Addiction June 13, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Introduction Childhood is supposed to be a happy period in a child's life where he or she is supposed to learn and have fun at the sam... Continue reading
13 Jun Adderall, Meth What’s The Difference Between Adderall and Meth? July 18, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Adderall is a prescription medication for ADHD, while methamphetamine (commonly known as meth) ... Continue reading
06 Jun Addiction Treatment, Nicotine How Long Does Nicotine Stay in Your System? July 12, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Nicotine stays in your system for different lengths of time based on several factors. Cotinine, a byproduct of ni... Continue reading
30 May addiction, Addiction Treatment, Cocaine Addiction The Cocaine Vaccine: Breakthrough in Treating Cocaine Addiction July 12, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS The Cocaine Vaccine: Breakthrough in Treating Cocaine Addiction Key Takeaways The cocaine vaccine is designed to stimulate... Continue reading
21 May addiction, Alcohol The Rise of Sober Curious: A New Trend in Alcohol Consumption October 7, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways The sober curious movement is gaining popularity as more people explore reducing or eliminating alcohol from their l... Continue reading
16 May Mental Health, Nutrition Exploring The Connection Between Diet and Mental Health December 30, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Diet is the main factor in mental health, influencing the brain and the gut. Various diets, for instance, keto, v... Continue reading
15 May addiction Senior Substance Abuse: Understanding Addiction in Older Adults July 30, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS In the United States, 2.5 million older adults face substance abuse. This number could double by 2030. The issue of addiction in older ... Continue reading
10 May Alcohol, Heatwaves Exploring the Link Between Heatwaves and Alcohol Consumption in Chandler July 18, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways A cessation of heatwaves in Chandler often makes many people drink a little more than necessary. Intake of alcoh... Continue reading
06 May drug Addiction, Holiday, Mental Health Mother’s Day Blues: Coping with Loss and Grief May 16, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Understanding the emotional impact of Mother's Day when coping with loss. Strategies for managing grief during si... Continue reading