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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.
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:
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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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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/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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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.
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:
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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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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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.
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:
Addressing the gender gap in substance abuse treatment
Gender gaps Please also review AIHCP's Substance Abuse Practitioner Certification
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MOSAIC scholar Kasey Girven’s mother wanted her to become a physician, but she realized she could also help her community with research.
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:
Fighting the stigma of addiction with science
Addiction stigma Please also review AIHCP's Substance Abuse Practitoner program
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Staying sober in college can be difficult given it's reputation for drug and alcohol abuse. However, it doesn't mean it's impossible.
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:
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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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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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
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:
Less Than 5% of People With a Substance Use Disorder Get Treatment
Please also review AIHCP's Substance Abuse Practitioner Program
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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 Please also review AIHCP's Substance Abuse Practitioner Program
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Edmond Pulu Jr. is getting hands-on experience in substance disorder counseling.
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:
From meth addict to substance abuse counselor: UH provides a pathway, support. It is also good to see someone who struggled with addiction turn their life around and become an addiction counselor. They know first hand what it's like and can offer a substance abuse perspective that other mental health counselors simply cannot.
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The Owosso Police Department is joining a growing list of agencies welcoming, not arresting, people who need help battling addiction or substance abuse.
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:
‘Hope Not Handcuffs’ program helps those beat addiction or substance abuse. Being put "in the system" is not an effective way to deal with addiction and substance abuse. We need addiction coaching not incarceration.
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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.
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:
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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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.
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:
From Pride to pain, addiction and overdose are silently killing us
The killer of addiction Please also review AIHCP's Substance Abuse Practitioner Program
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Learn more about cannabis use and social media addiction in this month's Special Report!
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:
Increasing Our Knowledge of Addiction and Substance Use Disorders
Addiction and substance abuse Please also review AIHCP's Substance Abuse Practitioner Program
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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.
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:
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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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.
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:
Parental stress is a significant public health issue, surgeon general says in new advisory
Parental stress Please also review AIHCP's Stress Management Certification
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Neuroscientist Panayotis “Peter” K. Thanos discusses the potential of exercise as a treatment for substance use disorders.
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:
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 Please also review AIHCP's Substance Abuse Practitioner Certification
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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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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.
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:
Air Force Pilot Turned Addiction Counselor Changes Lives
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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 Please also review AIHCP's Substance Abuse Practitioner program
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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
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:
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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Choosing the right rehabilitation center is a vital step toward recovery for individuals dealing with addiction or other health issues that require intensive therapy.
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:
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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Staging an intervention for a loved one who is struggling with substance use shows you care deeply and want to help them.
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:
Staging an Intervention. It's never easy but it is one of the best ways to show someone you love them and fully support their substance abuse recovery. If you're a substance abuse coach please share some of your experiences with us.
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LACF receives funding to prevent substance abuse. Addiction coaching helps save lives. It's good to see communities receiving funding and training in substance abuse counseling.