Case management is one of the core functions that substance abuse counselors must understand intimately. You might say the counselor’s job revolves heavily around it. At its core, case management is defined as the activities that bring services, service providers (or agencies), resources, and people … [Read more...] about 12 Core Functions: An Overview of Case Management
What is SAIOP?
SAIOPs, or Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Programs, can be a powerful tool in a substance abuse counselor’s toolkit. Unfortunately, though, some misconceptions frequently held by potential clients about outpatient options can make the process of deciding on a program difficult. Beyond that, … [Read more...] about What is SAIOP?
5 Ways to Reduce Drug and Alcohol Incidents in Your Community
Many young people abuse drugs by the early age of 12. Unfortunately, this means that they start using at an even younger age. There are several reasons that may cause a pre-teen or teenager to become addicted, and even more importantly, how or why they started to use in the first place. … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Reduce Drug and Alcohol Incidents in Your Community
12 Core Functions: The Core Function Called Counseling
It’s the bread and butter of a substance abuse counselor’s job. It’s the major component of their clients’ treatment plans that leaves a lasting impact. It’s the sixth core function, and it’s called Counseling. According to Dictionary.com, counseling is a noun and a verb meaning to give … [Read more...] about 12 Core Functions: The Core Function Called Counseling
Drug Education: What Is a Narcotic?
Opiate, narcotic, stimulant, depressant, these are just a few of the terms you may see when learning about drugs and addictive substances. Understanding what they mean can impact your ability to raise awareness and make smart decisions. In this installment of Drug Education, we’re going to discuss … [Read more...] about Drug Education: What Is a Narcotic?
Living with HIV: 11 Ways to Cope
Receiving an HIV diagnoses can feel like a death sentence. Even with all of the medical advancements that can make life with HIV long, healthy, and enjoyable, we haven’t made nearly as much progress addressing the stigma that comes with the disease. It’s this bias, as much as any medical factor, … [Read more...] about Living with HIV: 11 Ways to Cope
Managing PTSD without Drinking Alcohol
It’s not easy. The anger. The sadness. The flashbacks and the triggers. It’s rough. It hurts in ways you didn’t even realize could until they did. It’s not just a bad dream that invades your sleep; it’s a living, daily nightmare. Some days are better than others, but there are always those days, the … [Read more...] about Managing PTSD without Drinking Alcohol
