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Learn more about cannabis use and social media addiction in this month's Special Report!
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In my experience there are two topics that can make people uncomfortable quickly, grief and addiction. At the age of five I witnessed this firsthand after my father’s death and learned early on that if I talked about his death, it made adults visibly uneasy. So, I didn’t. Feeling out of place and uncomfortable was […]
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Outpatient Detox: Greatly expanding access to addiction recovery. Who would have thought, access to substance abuse counseling helps with drug addiction?
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One in 6 Americans experience substance use disorders (SUDs) (sometimes called “addiction”), but treatment is available. These resources and tools can help navigate the path to and through recovery. Learn about SUDs and how they impact the brain and behavior, explore treatment approaches, and find trusted resources to support recovery from the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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Substance use disorders: Get the facts and find support
Substance abuse facts Please also review AIHCP's Substance Abuse Specialist Program
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Confronting the Crisis: Substance Abuse on LSU's Campus.
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Addressing stigma and shame about addiction is essential to creating a supportive environment for those seeking help. Providing accurate information and fostering open conversations about recovery can aid in challenging stereotypes about addiction and addicts. This is according to Marietjie Landsberg, the director at Aurora Alcohol and Drug Centre in Bloemfontein, who spoke to the […]
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‘Addiction is a disease, not a moral failing’
Important clarifications Please also review AIHCP's Substance Abuse Practitioner Program
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Early national and state data shows a steep and surprising decline in drug overdose death rates for 2024, puzzling experts.
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U.S. Overdose Death Rates Rapidly Decline. Excellent Substance abuse counseling news!
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Experts break down how you can really show up for your loved one and help them in their recovery.
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6 Little Ways You Can Support Someone With Addiction. Helping someone cope with substance abuse and addiction doesn't have to be big. Just being there for someone suffering for drug addiction sometimes makes a world of a difference.
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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
More focus on substance abuse Please also review AIHCP's Substance Abuse Practitioner Program
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A healthier lifestyle is crucial for recovery from alcohol addiction. This includes regular physical fitness, stress management techniques like yoga or meditation, and hobbies that bring joy and fulfillment. These activities not only improve physical health but also reduce the risk of relapse into old habits.
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MedicalResearch.com | Moving Forward After Overcoming Alcohol Addiction.
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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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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 Please also review AIHCP's Substance Abuse Practitioner Program
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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.
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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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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 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!
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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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Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. declined substantially in the past year, posting the largest single-year drop in at least a decade.
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Drug Overdose Deaths Decline for First Time in Years - This is great news! Substance Abuse counseling and addiction coaching is working!
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“The first time I tried alcohol, I was a teenager, and it immediately made everything feel better,” says Brook Jajczyk, a thirty-five-year-old single
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Substance Use Disorder in Colorado Part 1: Theories of Cause and Recovery. Articles like this can help review causes of addiction and substance abuse as well as highlight new methods and ideas in the addiction counseling field.
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Personal Perspective: Even the closest-knit families can hide secrets, such as alcoholism.
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A Tribute to a Life Lost to Addiction. It's always sad when someone loses their life to substance abuse and addiction. Young or old, it is a plague and addiction coaching professionals are some of the best of us. Keep helping those in need!
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Realizing you might have a problem with alcohol or drug use can be tough. Determining how to get hel
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Connecting to Substance Use Disorder Help
Fighting substance abuse Please also review AIHCP's Substance Abuse Practitioner Program
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September holds a special place in the year for Keith Zimmerman, a recovering addict who knows how difficult the task of recovery is.
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From struggle to strength: One man's story of addiction and triumphant recovery. It's good to read stories about addiction recovery and substance abuse treatment success stories! Are you a substance abuse counselor? Would you like to share a story with us?
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Jure Baloh, Ph.D., MHA, assistant professor in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health’s Department of Health Policy and Management, is leading a study designed to develop and pilot a supervision strategy to support management and staff of addiction treatment programs. The…
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UAMS Researcher to Develop Supervision Strategy for Addiction Treatment Programs
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Patients who initiated treatment for opioid use disorder through a telehealth mobile app stayed with treatment at a greater rate over six months than those who started treatment in a physical clinic, a new study led by Oregon Health & Science University found.
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Telehealth app found to improve retention rates in opioid use disorder treatment. #substanceabusecounseling #addictioncoaching
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Taking controlled substance prescriptions like opioids or benzodiazepines the wrong way can kill. Stopping the medications can be fatal too. Here's how to mitigate the risks.
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When Stopping a Dangerous Prescription Drug Is Dangerous. Always listen to your doctor or a substance abuse therapist when trying to take yourself off of an addictive prescription drug. If any addiction counselors want to add any advice, please feel free to do so!
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'Turning the Tide' adds addiction counselor. For more on Substance Abuse Counseling please visit our site.
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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.
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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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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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Increasing Our Knowledge of Addiction and Substance Use Disorders
Addiction and substance abuse
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