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…
02 AugustRRelapse PreventionThe First 72 Hours After a Relapse: What to Do NextbyEdward Jamison, MS, CAP, ICADC, LADCNo comments4 minute read The first 72 hours after an addiction relapse can feel overwhelming. Shame, fear and disappointment may create the…
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…
18 JulyRRecoverySober Curious vs. Sober: What’s the Difference?byPatricia Howard, LMFT, CADCNo comments4 minute read The sober curious movement gives people permission to question alcohol without first deciding that they have an addiction.…
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…
08 JulyAAddiction & Recovery“Cali Sober” Recovery: Harm Reduction or Relapse Risk?byPatricia Howard, LMFT, CADCNo comments5 minute read “Cali sober” generally describes avoiding alcohol and harder drugs while continuing to use cannabis. Some people use the…