06 Feb addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment Brain Damage From Drugs and Alcohol | Is It Reversible? January 14, 2025 By Gigi Price Key Takeaways Drugs and alcohol can cause brain damage, affecting memory, emotions, and decision-making. Recovery depends on fa... Continue reading
30 Jan Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Therapy What is Schema Therapy for Addiction Treatment? January 7, 2025 By Gigi Price Key Takeaways Schema Therapy combines cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and experiential techniques to address deep-rooted emotio... Continue reading
28 Jan Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Detox, Opioid Addiction What is the Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS Score)? January 7, 2025 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways The Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) assesses opioid withdrawal severity. It evaluates physical and emotio... Continue reading
21 Jan Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment How Alcohol and Drug Addiction Affect The Family December 30, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways Addiction impacts family members emotionally, mentally, and financially. Children and spouses are especially vuln... Continue reading
09 Jan Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Benzo Addiction, Medical Detox Clonazepam (Klonopin) Withdrawal Symptoms and Detox December 18, 2024 By Gigi Price Key Takeaways Klonopin (clonazepam) is a benzodiazepine used for anxiety and seizure treatment but can lead to dependence. With... Continue reading
07 Jan Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Behavioral Therapy What is Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)? December 18, 2024 By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS Key Takeaways REBT helps people recognize and change irrational beliefs. It is based on the ABC Model, which explains how thoug... 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
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