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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...

30 May

addiction, Addiction Treatment, Cocaine Addiction

The Cocaine Vaccine: Breakthrough in Treating Cocaine Addiction

July 12, 2024
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

The Cocaine Vaccine: Breakthrough in Treating Cocaine Addiction Key Takeaways The cocaine vaccine is designed to stimulate...

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...

23 May

addiction, Fentanyl Addiction, Opioid Addiction

How Long Does Fentanyl Stay in Your System?

August 23, 2024
By Gigi Price

Key Takeaways Fentanyl can stay in your system for varying durations depending on several factors. Knowing how long fentanyl ...

21 May

addiction, Alcohol

The Rise of Sober Curious: A New Trend in Alcohol Consumption

October 7, 2024
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

Key Takeaways The sober curious movement is gaining popularity as more people explore reducing or eliminating alcohol from their l...

15 May

addiction

Senior Substance Abuse: Understanding Addiction in Older Adults

July 30, 2024
By Nicki Lugo, CPC, LAC, LCADC, CCTS

In the United States, 2.5 million older adults face substance abuse. This number could double by 2030. The issue of addiction in older ...

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...

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