Category Archives: Addiction Counselor Best Practices
In Which State Is It Best to Start an Addiction Counseling Career?
When you think of addiction counseling in the United States, your mind probably goes to Florida and California. This is for a good reason, as many of the largest and highest profile treatment centers exist in those two states. But, … Continue reading
The History of Mental Illness & Treatment
Such a broad and global topic and more relevant today then any other time. The focus of the power point is the history of mental illness in USA and what has come of it over a short few hundred years. … Continue reading
Diabetes and Mental Illness
Diabetes is a secretly deadly disease that if not treated properly can cause a lot of pain and suffering. If you have a mental illness it will definitely negatively impact the symptoms you are dealing with. Diabetes impacts areas such … Continue reading
Trauma and Addiction Webinar
Trauma and addiction – these two are linked in trying to understand the disease of addiction and the many layers it has as it takes over a person. Some believe that trauma and addiction are the same thing and … Continue reading
Documentation 101 – An Overview
From the video: Documentation is critical to the success of clinical care. It’s critical to the success of getting paid for what you’re good at and what you do and it’s critical for historical purposes so that you can … Continue reading
Live Classes Resuming at The Academy
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Academy has not been able to offer our very popular in-person addiction treatment courses. All our courses have been taken on demand through our learning portal. However, we are very excited to announce … Continue reading
Alternative Therapies in Addiction Treatment
Professional substance abuse treatment can make the difference between continued suffering and a healthy, sober life. As a counselor, it can be beneficial and important for your treatment plan to also include alternative therapies that address trauma and other elements … Continue reading
Several Alternative Treatments Show Promises for PTSD Patients
As counselors and professionals in the addiction treatment industry, we will surely come across individuals with cooccurring disorders. A very common mineral health concern is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. Individuals with PTSD may show a variety of symptoms … Continue reading
What Addiction Certification Is Best for You?
Those considering a career in the addiction field often ask which certification is right for them. Of course, there is no right answer, as the decision largely depends on each student’s personal circumstances as well as their goals in the … Continue reading
The Difference Between a Certified Addiction Counselor and Professional
Just a few years ago, the Florida Certification Board had three counselor-level certifications including the Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS), Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) and Certified Addiction Professional (CAP). Eventually the CAS was discontinued. Some time thereafter, the FCB introduced a mandate … Continue reading
