The Differences Between Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certification Bodies in...
Table of contentsHow to Get Certified as an Alcohol and Drug CounselorThe Differences Between Certification Boards in CaliforniaThe California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals The...
View Article7 Tips for Starting Your Education in Addiction Counseling
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Table of contents1. Know What an Addiction Counselor Does2. Research Education Requirements3. Start Official Training4. Seek Clinical Experience5. Take Licensing...
View ArticleIs Drug and Alcohol Counseling a Good Career Choice?
According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, 11.7% of people over 12 use illegal drugs. Furthermore, reports show that 60.2% of Americans have substance use disorders. Unfortunately,...
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The Connection Between Mental Health Disorders and Addiction
Research from the past ten years shows that almost half of all people getting treated for prescription painkiller abuse have some kind of mental health diagnosis. In particular, young people tend to...
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A Glimpse into the World of Alcohol and Drug Counseling: An Interview with...
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes A recent YouTube video interview conducted by Christopher Rush, Regional Director of Operations at Intercoast Colleges, offers a glimpse into the world of alcohol and...
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Balancing the Scales: Mindfulness and Self-Care for Substance Use Disorder...
Insights from Judy Redman, M.Ed., MBA, CADC III, CACCS, CATC-V As an experienced Substance Use Disorder Counselor and educator, I have seen firsthand how challenging and rewarding the profession can...
View Article5 Reasons Why Addiction and Mental Health Go Hand in Hand
Roughly 50% of individuals with severe mental disorders are negatively impacted by substance abuse. Similarly, around 53% of substance abusers suffer from serious mental illness. Substance abuse and...
View ArticleHow to Get Started with a Career in Drug Counseling
According to a recent jobs study, there will be a big demand for those specializing in alcohol and drug counseling over the next decade. The need for substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors...
View Article5 Common Signs You Might Need Drug and Alcohol Counseling
Did you know that well over 21 million people suffer from addiction in this country? Yet, only about 10% of Americans dealing with addiction get the help they need. Drug and alcohol counseling is...
View ArticleBecoming a Certified Counselor in California: A Comprehensive Guide
Table of contentsThe Certification ProcessThe Role of CCAPPEducational Requirements and CertificationRenewal and Continuing Education Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Becoming a certified counselor...
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