02 Jan Adderall, addiction, ADHD Medication, Vyvanse Adderall vs Vyvanse (ADHD Meds) What’s The Difference? December 16, 2024 By Gigi Price Key Takeaways Adderall and Vyvanse are stimulant medications designed to treat ADHD. Both improve focus but differ in their dur... Continue reading
31 Dec addiction, Opioid Addiction Lean Abuse AKA Codeine (Purple Drank) Addiction And Abuse December 16, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Lean, also called Purple Drank or Sizzurp, contains prescription-strength cough syrup, soda, and candy. The codei... Continue reading
26 Dec addiction, Psilocybin What’s The Difference Between Psilocybin & Amanita Muscaria? December 30, 2024 By Gigi Price Key Takeaways Psilocybin and Amanita Muscaria are distinct psychoactive fungi with different chemical compositions and effects. ... Continue reading
24 Dec Alcohol Addiction, Drug Effects What Is Wet Brain Syndrome (Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome)? December 30, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Wet Brain Syndrome is caused by chronic alcohol abuse and thiamine deficiency. Early intervention can prevent sev... Continue reading
19 Dec addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Holiday New Year’s Eve Sobriety: How to Celebrate Sober Without Alcohol December 30, 2024 By Gigi Price Key Takeaways New Year’s Eve can be enjoyable, meaningful, and alcohol-free. Staying sober during celebrations strengthens your... Continue reading
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
12 Dec Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Alzheimer's, Dementia Does Alcohol Use Addiction Accelerate Alzheimer’s Progression? November 25, 2024 By Gigi Price Key Takeaways Alcohol use disorder (AUD) may accelerate cognitive decline and increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease progression... Continue reading
10 Dec addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment How to Handle Holiday Triggers for Addiction Recovery December 30, 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
05 Dec Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Experimental Addiction Treatment What is Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Addiction Treatment? November 18, 2024 By Gigi Price Key Takeaways Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (LIFU) is an emerging noninvasive treatment being researched for addiction. It w... Continue reading
03 Dec Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Understanding & Dealing With Addiction Alcohol Shakes & Tremors December 30, 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