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Somebody Dies of an Overdose Every Five Minutes. States Could Do Much More to Lower That Toll.

Somebody Dies of an Overdose Every Five Minutes. States Could Do Much More to Lower That Toll. | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
Instead of indulging in the sugar high of tough-on-crime legislation, lawmakers should provide the treatment solutions that dramatically reduce deaths, especially in correctional settings.
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Somebody Dies of an Overdose Every Five Minutes. States Could Do Much More to Lower That Toll.

 

Sad article on the reality of overdoses

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The importance of therapy during addiction recovery

https://news.llu.edu/health-wellness/importance-of-therapy-during-addiction-recovery

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The importance of therapy during addiction recovery. When in addiction recovery sessions, what substance abuse techniques do you use? If you want, please feel free to share your addiction coaching advice. 

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Rethinking Addiction as a Chronic Brain Disease

The message emblazoned on a walkway window at the airport in Burlington, Vermont, is a startling departure from the usual tourism posters and welcome banners: “Addiction is not a choice. It’s a disease that can happen to anyone.” The statement, part of a public service campaign in a community assailed by drug use, is intended to reduce stigma and encourage treatment. Sign up for The Morning newsletter from the New York Times For decades, medical science has classified addiction as a chronic brai
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Rethinking Addiction as a Chronic Brain Disease

 

Addiction and the brain

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Shining a Light on Addiction Awareness

Throughout September, The Tablet will be writing and reporting on National Recovery Month to help raise awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders. The goal of the observation is to reduce stigma, promote education, and provide support to individuals and families affected by addiction.
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Shining a Light on Addiction Awareness. If you're an addiction consultant and would like to learn more about substance abuse counseling then please consider reviewing our online substance abuse certification program - https://aihcp.net/substance-abuse-practitioner-certification/ 

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From Pride to pain, addiction and overdose are silently killing us

From Pride to pain, addiction and overdose are silently killing us | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
​As we approach National Overdose Awareness Day, let's reflect on the impact of substance abuse within the community and how we can support each other in finding acceptance.
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From Pride to pain, addiction and overdose are silently killing us

 

The killer of addiction

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Increasing Our Knowledge of Addiction and Substance Use Disorders

Increasing Our Knowledge of Addiction and Substance Use Disorders | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
Learn more about cannabis use and social media addiction in this month's Special Report!
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Increasing Our Knowledge of Addiction and Substance Use Disorders

 

Addiction and substance abuse

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Psychedelics: A new hope for substance abuse treatment

Psychedelics: A new hope for substance abuse treatment | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
Study explores the history and current state of psychedelic research for treating substance abuse disorders, highlighting challenges like restrictive policies, lack of funding, and the need for recognition of traditional and modern therapeutic practices.
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Psychedelics: A new hope for substance abuse treatment. Do any substance abuse counselors or addiction coaches want to give their opinion of this type of treatment?

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Parental stress is a significant public health issue, surgeon general says in new advisory

Parental stress is a significant public health issue, surgeon general says in new advisory | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
Parents in the United States are overwhelmed and burned out with the “dizzying pace” of the world, and it’s a public health concern, according to a surgeon general’s advisory released Wednesday that calls for shifts in policy and cultural norms.
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Parental stress is a significant public health issue, surgeon general says in new advisory

 

Parental stress

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How exercise influences addiction recovery is focus of UB research - UBNow: News and views for UB faculty and staff - University at Buffalo

How exercise influences addiction recovery is focus of UB research - UBNow: News and views for UB faculty and staff - University at Buffalo | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
Neuroscientist Panayotis “Peter” K. Thanos discusses the potential of exercise as a treatment for substance use disorders.
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How exercise influences addiction recovery is focus of UB research - UBNow: News and views for UB faculty and staff - University at Buffalo

 

Exercise and how it can help with substance abuse and addiction

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August 27, 4:57 PM
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Evidence-Based Treatment for Addiction: Institutional Barriers

Low adoption of evidence-based treatment practices for addiction and substance use is primarily attributed to institutional barriers.
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Evidence-Based Treatment for Addiction: Institutional Barriers. Are any of the substance abuse counselors here that can give their thoughts? 

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August 21, 4:54 PM
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Air Force Pilot Turned Addiction Counselor Changes Lives

It’s much simpler to just look down on addicts as vermin. I think I used to do that. It was a cheap way to improve my standing­. Now I know better.
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Air Force Pilot Turned Addiction Counselor Changes Lives

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Navigating triggers and cravings in addiction recovery | News

Navigating triggers and cravings in addiction recovery | News | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
Developing healthy strategies can increase the chances of maintaining long-term recovery
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Navigating triggers and cravings in addiction recovery | News

 

Navigating triggers

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Less Than 5% of People With a Substance Use Disorder Get Treatment

Less Than 5% of People With a Substance Use Disorder Get Treatment | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
A new federal report found that 48.5 million Americans aged 12 and up had a substance use disorder (SUD) in 2023. Only 4.5% of this group received
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Less Than 5% of People With a Substance Use Disorder Get Treatment. This is tragic. There is a calling for compassionate substance abuse counselors to help treat addictions. However, this number might not be as large as it should be because you cannot help those who are not ready to receive it. 

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What To Consider When Choosing An Addiction Treatment Rehab — KHTS Radio — Santa Clarita Radio - Santa Clarita News

What To Consider When Choosing An Addiction Treatment Rehab — KHTS Radio — Santa Clarita Radio - Santa Clarita News | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
Choosing the right rehabilitation center is a vital step toward recovery for individuals dealing with addiction or other health issues that require intensive therapy.
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What To Consider When Choosing An Addiction Treatment Rehab. Are there any additional points substance abuse counselors would like to add? If you're in the addiction coaching field, please feel free to share!

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September 11, 4:47 PM
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'Turning the Tide' adds addiction counselor

https://www.charkoosta.com/news/turning-the-tide-adds-addiction-counselor/article_d0dcb712-c230-5285-a1da-db373bbba3cb.html

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'Turning the Tide' adds addiction counselor. For more on Substance Abuse Counseling please visit our site. 

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Colorado Bill Would Improve Coverage for Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment – Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado

Colorado Bill Would Improve Coverage for Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment – Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
This story by Lindsey Toomer appeared on Colorado Newsline on September 6, 2024. Last week, U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen introduced a bill that would improve Medicaid coverage for recipients being treated for substance use disorders.
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Colorado Bill Would Improve Coverage for Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment. This sounds like a pretty good piece of legislation. What other ways to you think we could improve our Substance Abuse Counseling around the nation?

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The Impact of Drugs on the Teenage Brain

The Impact of Drugs on the Teenage Brain | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
Most publications on the effects of drugs on the teenage brain are written by scientists for scientists. Here is an overview of this research from a teenager's perspective.
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The Impact of Drugs on the Teenage Brain. Are you a Substance Abuse Counselor? Do you help teens with drug addictions? If so, we'd love to hear your addiction coaching advice you might have. 

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Cure Addiction Now Forum Addresses Latest Advances in Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD) Research

/PRNewswire/ -- Cure Addiction Now (CAN) will be hosting its semi-annual "CAN Forum & Webinar" at 9:30 am PST on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at th
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Cure Addiction Now Forum Addresses Latest Advances in Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD) Research. #addictioncounseling 

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August 30, 4:01 PM
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Drug Use Isn’t All or Only an Individual Choice

Drug Use Isn’t All or Only an Individual Choice | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
Economic and political dynamics shape individuals' choices about drugs and alcohol. Attempts to redress these issues that ignore these dimensions may make the problems worse.
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Drug Use Isn’t All or Only an Individual Choice. There are various aspects to substance abuse that need to be taken into account. Have any of the addiction counselors here come across any of these issues. 

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Early Detection and Emergency Management of Opioid intoxication: Approach to Primary Health Care - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization

Early Detection and Emergency Management of Opioid intoxication: Approach to Primary Health Care - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
Join us on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. (Washington DC, or EDT) for the webinar “Early Detection and Emergency Management of Opioid Intoxication: Approach to Primary Health Care”.
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Early Detection and Emergency Management of Opioid intoxication: Approach to Primary Health Care. 

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August 28, 4:38 PM
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Addressing the gender gap in substance abuse treatment

Addressing the gender gap in substance abuse treatment | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
Woman with opioid use disorder and who are also involved with the criminal legal system face unique challenges and stigmas that may keep them from seeking substance use treatment and harm reduction tools that could prevent overdose deaths, according to new research led by a team from Penn State.
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Addressing the gender gap in substance abuse treatment

 

 

Gender gaps

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Fighting the stigma of addiction with science

Fighting the stigma of addiction with science | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
MOSAIC scholar Kasey Girven’s mother wanted her to become a physician, but she realized she could also help her community with research.
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Fighting the stigma of addiction with science

 

Addiction stigma

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August 22, 4:05 PM
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How To Stay Sober In College

How To Stay Sober In College | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
Staying sober in college can be difficult given it's reputation for drug and alcohol abuse. However, it doesn't mean it's impossible.
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How To Stay Sober In College. A lot of young adults turn to alcohol and recreational drugs in college. As substance abuse counselors it is important to prepare students and highlight the dangers of addiction and substance abuse early. 

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August 20, 4:42 PM
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The importance of language when talking about substance abuse

The importance of language when talking about substance abuse | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
Tricia Otto’s son, Calvin, will forever be 29 years old. That’s because he lost his life to fentanyl poisoning at [...]
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The importance of language when talking about substance abuse. Knowing how to relate your substance abuse coaching advice to someone is a very important step in helping them battle their addictions. What are some of the techniques you use to make sure your addiction counseling advice is heard and understood?

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Less Than 5% of People With a Substance Use Disorder Get Treatment

Less Than 5% of People With a Substance Use Disorder Get Treatment | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
A new federal report found that 48.5 million Americans aged 12 and up had a substance use disorder (SUD) in 2023. Only 4.5% of this group received
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Less Than 5% of People With a Substance Use Disorder Get Treatment

 

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How to help employees deal with substance abuse and addiction problems

How to help employees deal with substance abuse and addiction problems | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
Bosses need to address a substance abuse health care gap to support workers
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How to help employees deal with substance abuse and addiction problems

 

Substance abuse and helping employees

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