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
07 Nov addiction, Outpatient Addiction Treatment Managing Cravings During Outpatient Addiction Treatment October 18, 2024 By Gigi Price Key Takeaways Cravings are a normal part of addiction recovery, but they can be managed effectively. Recognizing triggers is cr... 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
31 Oct Detox, Marijuana How Do I Detox From Marijuana? Withdrawal Symptoms? October 14, 2024 By Gigi Price Key Takeaways Detoxing from marijuana involves managing physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms. Common withdrawal sympt... 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
24 Oct addiction, Ketamine How Ketamine Alters Your Perception of Reality with Dissociation October 4, 2024 By Gigi Price Key Takeaways: Ketamine is an anesthetic and dissociative drug that changes how you experience reality by blocking the NMDA recept... 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
15 Oct Drug Effects, Ketamine K-Hole Nightmare: What Ketamine Really Does to You September 24, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways K-Holes Are Dangerous: Falling into a K-hole from heavy ketamine use can be frightening and harmful. Ketamine Add... Continue reading
10 Oct Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Inpatient Addiction Treatment, Residential Addiction Treatment Outpatient vs. Inpatient Addiction Rehab: Which is Right for You? September 20, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Inpatient Treatment: Involves living at the rehab center for 24/7 care. Outpatient Treatment: Allows you to live ... Continue reading