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 November 25, 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
03 Dec Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Understanding & Dealing With Addiction Alcohol Shakes & Tremors November 18, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Alcohol shakes, also called tremors, are a common symptom of alcohol withdrawal. They occur when the nervous syst... Continue reading
26 Nov addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Detox, drug Addiction, Drug Effects, Opioid Addiction How Long Does Suboxone Stay in Your System? November 11, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Suboxone Duration: What You Need to Know Suboxone, a prescription medication used in addiction treatment, is known for helping ... Continue reading
19 Nov addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Residential Addiction Treatment How To Find The Best Residential Addiction Rehab Near Me November 1, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Finding the right residential addiction rehab center can significantly improve recovery success. Look for centers... Continue reading
12 Nov addiction, drug Addiction, Drug Effects, Synthetic Drugs What Is the Party Drug Pink Cocaine AKA Tusi? October 28, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Pink cocaine, also known as Tusi or Tucibi, is a recreational drug used in party scenes but rarely contains actual c... Continue reading
05 Nov addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment What’s ASI (Addiction Severity Index) For Substance Abuse? November 15, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) is a structured clinical tool used to assess substance abuse. It evaluates mul... Continue reading
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