From the moment you wake up, you make choices. Some are simple; like deciding whether to hit the snooze button or roll out of bed. Others are complex; like choosing between a brand new or a used car purchase. Every choice you make is accompanied by risk. For example, hitting snooze might make you … [Read more...] about Prime for Life Classes: What Is Risk Reduction Knowledge?
For Parents: 3 Signs Your Teen is Abusing Drugs
Chances are you know your child better than anyone. You can pick them out of a crowd with eagle-like precision. No matter their age or appearance, you will always recognize your child because you’ve been there for them from day one. But can you as easily recognize the signs indicating you teen is … [Read more...] about For Parents: 3 Signs Your Teen is Abusing Drugs
HIV And Addiction
We’ve talked about the national addiction epidemic the United States faces. It’s a multifaceted epidemic that includes prescription drug abuse, illicit drug abuse, and even over-the-counter drug abuse. While this alone is a major challenge to overcome, it’s laced with what the National Institute on … [Read more...] about HIV And Addiction
5 Ways ADETS Classes Benefit Attendees
Have you heard about ADETS classes? ADETS stands for Alcohol Drug Education Traffic School, and these aren’t ordinary classroom sessions. Most people attend ADETS because of a court order following a DUI or DWI charge. The class is an educational intervention tool, and it’s making a big difference … [Read more...] about 5 Ways ADETS Classes Benefit Attendees
What Is Clinical Supervision?
If you’re on the path to becoming a substance abuse counselor, you know all about clinical supervision. And if you don’t, then you better brush up. Textbooks, tests, and class time are only part of the steps to becoming a counselor. Before you’re unleashed to make that meaningful, often … [Read more...] about What Is Clinical Supervision?
Could You Go One Year Without Drinking?
What’s your poison? Beer, wine, or hard liquor? Almost everyone has a type (or two) of alcoholic beverage that they love. It’s their go to unwinder after a hard day at the office and must have to celebrate something great. Many of us indulge without a second thought because we’ve never had an … [Read more...] about Could You Go One Year Without Drinking?
The Leap: Pill Popping to Heroin
In May of 2010, a British crime drama starring Idris Elba debuted on BBC One. The show, called Luther, featured a dedicated but obsessive, possessed, and sometimes violent Detective Chief Inspector who would stop at nothing when it came to getting the job done. The first episode was a smashing … [Read more...] about The Leap: Pill Popping to Heroin
