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13 Feb

Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction

CIWA-AR Score for Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Assessment

January 20, 2025
By Gigi Price

Key Takeaways The CIWA-AR score is a tool used to measure the severity of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. It helps doctors assess ...

11 Feb

News

Is Cocaine Worse Than Whiskey?

February 13, 2025
By Chris Goodman

Why Cocaine Is More Dangerous Than Whiskey While both cocaine, whiskey, crack, and other cocaine variants pose serious health risks, co...

11 Feb

Cocaine Addiction, drug Addiction, Drug Effects

Cocaine-Induced Cardiac Arrhythmia & Heart Attacks

January 20, 2025
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways Cocaine use increases the risk of cardiac arrhythmia and heart attacks. Chronic cocaine use causes long-term dama...

06 Feb

addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment

Brain Damage From Drugs and Alcohol | Is It Reversible?

January 14, 2025
By Gigi Price

Key Takeaways Drugs and alcohol can cause brain damage, affecting memory, emotions, and decision-making. Recovery depends on fa...

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...

30 Jan

Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Therapy

What is Schema Therapy for Addiction Treatment?

January 7, 2025
By Gigi Price

Key Takeaways Schema Therapy combines cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and experiential techniques to address deep-rooted emotio...

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...

23 Jan

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Effects

Why Alcohol Causes Hangover Anxiety (Hangxiety)

January 7, 2025
By Gigi Price

Key Takeaways Hangxiety combines physical hangover symptoms with feelings of anxiety and dread. Alcohol impacts brain chemicals...

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...

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...

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