Allegory: The Professor and the Lab Rat
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by CCAPP and George DuWors, MSW, LICSW, BCD, MAC
1y ago
There was something different about Ralph from the very beginning. He was never your run-of-the-mill lab rat, even if he did not know it yet, and neither will you, unless you keep reading. Ralph was randomly selected for a special research project when he was very young. He and about two hundred others, or four … Read more → The post Allegory: The Professor and the Lab Rat first appeared on Counselor Magazine Blog ..read more
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Craving and Relapse Prevention-duplicate-1
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by CCAPP
3y ago
Part II By Bob Tyler, BA, LAADC-CA, SAP, ACRPS In part one of the series, we introduced the dangers associated with the craving cycle: obsession, compulsion, physical craving, and drug seeking behavior.  We also noted that, despite its danger, many alcohol and drug treatment centers focus merely on teaching the tools of recovery to utilize … Read more → The post Craving and Relapse Prevention-duplicate-1 first appeared on Counselor Magazine Blog ..read more
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Sex’s Paramount Effect in Co-Occurring Disorders
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by Kristina Padilla, MA, LAADC, ICAADC
3y ago
CCAPP’s 7th Annual Conference kicked off its four-day adventure with the phenomenal Dr. Rob Weiss, PhD, LCSW, as the keynote speaker. Dr. Weiss is a sexologist, author, and educator. He began the wonderful Thursday morning discussing, “Understanding Why and How to Assess and Treat Co-Occurring Disorders: Sex and Drugs.” His presentation was nothing short of … Read more → The post Sex’s Paramount Effect in Co-Occurring Disorders first appeared on Counselor Magazine Blog ..read more
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An Emerging Science that is Bringing Breakthrough Discoveries in Treating Addiction
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by Pete Nielsen, MA, LAADC
3y ago
By Pete Nielsen, President and CEO of CCAPP Rolling onto our second day for CCAPP’s 7th Annual Conference, brings our keynote speaker for the day, Dr. David Best. Dr. Best has an undergraduate degree in psychology with philosophy, a Masters degree in criminology, and a PhD in the psychology of addictions. His current research includes … Read more → The post An Emerging Science that is Bringing Breakthrough Discoveries in Treating Addiction first appeared on Counselor Magazine Blog ..read more
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Craving and Relapse Prevention
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by Bob Tyler
3y ago
Part I By Bob Tyler, BA, LAADC-CA, SAP, ACRPS Greetings!  Welcome to the Craving and Relapse Prevention series.  In a broad sense, most of what we do with our patients can be considered relapse prevention.  However, the information in this series covers what most in our profession would consider specific relapse prevention tools.  Giving credit … Read more → The post Craving and Relapse Prevention first appeared on Counselor Magazine Blog ..read more
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
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by CCAPP
3y ago
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020, and is the third substantial piece of legislation dealing with SARS-CoV-2 (which causes covid-19) in the United States. The International Monetary Fund has remarked that “unprecedented policy actions [have been] undertaken by central banks and governments world-wide.” According … Read more → The post The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act first appeared on Counselor Magazine Blog ..read more
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Can You Trust Preliminary Alcohol Screening Devices?
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by CCAPP
3y ago
TSRP & LFS Responds to New York Times Article On November 3, 2019, the New York Times published an article about Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) devices. The article was titled, “These Machines Can Put You in Jail. Don’t Trust Them.” The Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutors (TSRP) released a statement (below) as it relates to the … Read more → The post Can You Trust Preliminary Alcohol Screening Devices? first appeared on Counselor Magazine Blog ..read more
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Sex’s Paramount Effect in Co-Occurring Disorders
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by CCAPP
3y ago
CCAPP’s 7th Annual Conference kicked off its four-day adventure with the phenomenal Dr. Rob Weiss, PhD, LCSW, as the keynote speaker. Dr. Weiss is a sexologist, author, and educator. He began the wonderful Thursday morning discussing, “Understanding Why and How to Assess and Treat Co-Occurring Disorders: Sex and Drugs.” His presentation was nothing short of … Read more → The post Sex’s Paramount Effect in Co-Occurring Disorders first appeared on Counselor Magazine Blog ..read more
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An Emerging Science that is Bringing Breakthrough Discoveries in Treating Addiction
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by Pete Nielsen, MA, LAADC
3y ago
By Pete Nielsen, President and CEO of CCAPP Rolling onto our second day for CCAPP’s 7th Annual Conference, brings our keynote speaker for the day, Dr. David Best. Dr. Best has an undergraduate degree in psychology with philosophy, a Masters degree in criminology, and a PhD in the psychology of addictions. His current research includes … Read more → The post An Emerging Science that is Bringing Breakthrough Discoveries in Treating Addiction first appeared on Counselor Magazine Blog ..read more
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Craving and Relapse Prevention
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by Bob Tyler
3y ago
Part I By Bob Tyler, BA, LAADC-CA, SAP, ACRPS Greetings!  Welcome to the Craving and Relapse Prevention series.  In a broad sense, most of what we do with our patients can be considered relapse prevention.  However, the information in this series covers what most in our profession would consider specific relapse prevention tools.  Giving credit … Read more → The post Craving and Relapse Prevention first appeared on Counselor Magazine Blog ..read more
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