05 AugustRRelapse PreventionCan Artificial Intelligence Predict or Prevent Addiction Relapse?byJim Brown, CDCANo comments5 minute read Artificial intelligence may eventually help doctors recognize when someone is at increased risk of returning to alcohol or…
04 AugustAAddiction & RecoveryWhat Happens When You Mix Cocaine, Alcohol and Fentanyl?byMark Frey, LPCC, LICDC, NCCNo comments4 minute read Mixing cocaine, alcohol and fentanyl places the heart, brain and lungs under competing and unpredictable pressures. Cocaine stimulates…
01 AugustAAddiction & RecoveryWhy Addiction and Loneliness Feed Each OtherbyPatricia Howard, LMFT, CADCNo comments4 minute read Addiction and loneliness often form a painful cycle. A person may use alcohol or drugs to escape feeling…
31 JulyAAddiction & RecoveryHow Long Does It Take the Addicted Brain to Heal?byPatricia Howard, LMFT, CADCNo comments4 minute read How long does it take the addicted brain to heal? There is no universal 30-day, 90-day, or one-year…
28 JulyAAddiction & RecoveryNicotine Pouch Addiction: Are Zyn and Similar Products Hard to Quit?byEdward Jamison, MS, CAP, ICADC, LADCNo comments4 minute read Nicotine pouch addiction can develop more quietly than cigarette or vaping addiction. Products such as Zyn, VELO, and…
27 JulyAAddiction & RecoveryWhy Teens Vape When They Feel Anxious or DepressedbyPatricia Howard, LMFT, CADCNo comments4 minute read Many teenagers say they vape because they feel anxious, stressed, or depressed. The relief may feel real in…
26 JulyAAddiction & RecoveryCannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: When Marijuana Causes Severe VomitingbyJim Brown, CDCANo comments4 minute read Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, often called CHS, is a condition in which frequent, long-term marijuana use causes repeated attacks…
25 JulyAAddiction & RecoveryPsychedelics and Addiction Recovery: Promise, Risks and the HypebyPatricia Howard, LMFT, CADCNo comments4 minute read Psychedelics and addiction recovery are receiving enormous attention. Psilocybin, LSD, ibogaine, and other mind-altering drugs are often described…
19 JulyAAddiction & RecoveryKratom vs. 7-OH: What Parents and People in Recovery Should KnowbyEdward Jamison, MS, CAP, ICADC, LADCNo comments4 minute read The difference between kratom vs 7-OH can be confusing, especially when both products are sold as Kratom Gummies,…
17 JulyAAddiction & RecoveryHigh-Potency THC: Can Today’s Marijuana Cause Addiction or Psychosis?byPatricia Howard, LMFT, CADC4 minute read High-potency THC products are very different from the marijuana many people remember from decades ago. Modern dispensaries may…