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10 Oct

Different Ways that People are Abusing Fentanyl

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

Today, there are many different ways that people are abusing fentanyl. Fentanyl was originally made as a short-acting opiate for...

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29 Sep

Why Is Addiction Referred to as a Brain Disorder?

February 14, 2024
By Gigi Price

Why is Addiction Referred to as a Brain Disorder? Extensive studies show that addictive chemicals cause long-lasting changes in the ...

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29 Sep

Addiction Treatment

Facts to Aid You in Choosing a Drug Rehab Program

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

Facts to Aid You in Choosing a Drug Rehab Program Choosing a drug rehab that is right for your situation is not an easy ...

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29 Sep

How To Defeat Alcohol Addiction – Tips For Maintaining Sobriety

November 16, 2024
By Gigi Price

Defeat Alcohol Addiction: Tips for Maintaining Sobriety Even alcoholics know what they are doing to their body by drinking excessively...

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30 Jun

Does Insurance Cover Rehab?

July 30, 2024
By Gigi Price

When you realize the need to seek treatment for drug or alcohol addiction, there are many issues to consider. Inpatient programs often ...

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30 Jun

What Is Trauma-Informed Treatment?

January 22, 2025
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Trauma is a normal, natural response you may have after seeing or experiencing a terrible and disturbing event. Trauma-informed treatme...

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