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10 Jul

Addiction Treatment, drug Addiction, Opioid Addiction

Best Rehab Tips For a Successful Drug Treatment Center Stay

July 18, 2024
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Introduction Going to a drug treatment center is a major decision and a positive step toward the process of rehabilitation and ...

18 Jun

addiction, Addiction Treatment, Blog, drug Addiction, Opioid Addiction

Oregon Addiction Programs Receive $13 Million Boost from Opioid Settlement Funds

July 30, 2024
By Gigi Price

The fight against the opioid epidemic in Oregon has been given a major boost after the state agreed to receive $13 million in settlemen...

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...

11 Jun

addiction, drug Addiction, Meth

Can Trout Become Addicted to Methamphetamine?

July 12, 2024
By Gigi Price

Yes, studies have shown that fish can exhibit addiction behaviors similar to humans when exposed to methamphetamine, such as preferring...

27 May

addiction, drug Addiction, News

Kush Crisis: The Devastating Toll on Sierra Leone

July 12, 2024
By Gigi Price

Key Takeaways Kush, a dangerous synthetic drug, is causing widespread addiction and health crises in Sierra Leone. The effect...

24 May

addiction, Blog, drug Addiction, Opioid Addiction

How to Identify Cocaine by Touch, Taste, Look, and Smell

August 30, 2024
By Gigi Price

Identifying cocaine through the use of sensory systems is an important aspect that may be of great importance to healthcare practitione...

13 May

addiction, drug Addiction, Fentanyl Addiction

Unveiling the Fentanyl Crisis: Understanding Its Impact and Navigating Solutions

July 18, 2024
By Gigi Price

Key Takeaways Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is the primary cause of the rise in overdose deaths. The awareness...

10 May

drug Addiction, Fentanyl Addiction

What Are Fentanyl Test Strips?

July 12, 2024
By Gigi Price

Key Takeaways Understanding what fentanyl test strips are and why they are essential. Insight into how these strips can be a cr...

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...

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...

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