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 an imm... 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
03 May addiction, Alcohol, Blog, drug Addiction Is Drug & Alcohol Addiction A Disease? May 3, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Addiction, whether to alcohol or drugs(or both) is frequently surrounded by misconceptions and stigma. However, this disease is more an... Continue reading
30 Apr Memorial Day, Mental Health, PTSD, veterans Memorial Day Meltdown: The Struggle Veterans Face with PTSD July 18, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways War Veterans who deal with PTSD might be especially vulnerable during Memorial Day. Memorial Day response awarene... Continue reading
25 Apr Music Therapy Music Therapy: The New Frontier in Mental Health Treatment June 27, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Music therapy is now considered a clinical application of music to achieve health-related goals that range from stress reduction to a b... Continue reading
23 Apr addiction, Blog Can I Get Addicted to ADHD Medication? July 18, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS This article examines the potential of addiction to ADHD medication, detailing how these drugs, which are essential in controlling symp... Continue reading