The Opiate Epidemic in Colorado
The opiate epidemic and drug overdose deaths are at record levels in Colorado and our treatment system is being overwhelmed. At Odyssey keeping our students updated with the current [...]
Women Helping Women Through Tragic Addiction
The Sisters’ Scholarship at Odyssey is of great importance to me because is tied to tragic outcomes in my own family. The Scholarship is in memory of my two sisters [...]
Prepare for the National Exam (NCAC I & II/MAC )
Become a CAC/LAC or upgrade your certification now! Now is the best time to start preparing for the National Exam towards your CAC/LAC or upgrade. It’s never too early to start [...]
Beating Addiction With Holistic Therapy
Holistic and alternative medicines have been gaining popularity in recent years. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, approximately 38 percent of adults (about 4 in 10) [...]
Can Marijuana Help Opioid Addicts?
The opioid epidemic is something that has essentially plagued the United States and is a huge problem in Colorado in particular. Overdose rates are higher than ever and people are [...]
Walmart Works to Combat Opioid Addiction With Disposal Product
Walmart has unveiled a new program that would work to limit the access patients have to prescription opioids. This program is designed to allow people to dispose of their unused [...]
The Opioid Epidemic: How Did We End Up Here?
There was a time in the not too distant past when drugs like OxyContin were considered wonder drugs designed to help people in severe pain live a normal life. These [...]
Why Odyssey’s Top Online CAC Program is Right for You
Recovering from an addiction is one of the most emotional, mentally draining challenges a person, and their family will face in life. However, once you overcome this hurdle, you are [...]
The Addiction and Mental Health Connection: Why Mental Health Professionals and Police Should Team-Up
Many people who become addicted to drugs and alcohol are also found to have some type of mental illness. In fact, this relationship is so strong, that many experts [...]
Recovering Addicts: How Odyssey Provides CAC Training to People From All Walks of Life
For most people, the decision to become a Certified Addiction Counselor is based on their desire to help addicts in need. Since 1999, Odyssey Training Center has had the pleasure of [...]
The Opioid Crisis Continues: What is Colorado Doing (and not Doing) to Take a Stand
Each day, 90 people die in this country as the result of an opioid overdose. Since 2012, the state of Colorado has been waging war on this crisis. The Colorado [...]
Solutions to Stop Bullying: How You Can Help
Nearly 21% of all students in American schools say they have been bullied at one time or another. Studies show that only about 36% of the kids who are bullied [...]
Recovering Addicts: How You Can Give Back to Your Local Recovery Centers This Thanksgiving
Many studies have shown that recovering addicts that give back to their community are far less likely to relapse. Giving back to people in need is a great way to [...]
Trump Administration Comes Up Short in Their Fight Against Opioid Addiction
Recently, the Trump administration declared opioid addiction a public health emergency. This move was supposed to provide more access to treatment for opioid addiction and remove various restrictions that [...]
How Food Affects Your Mood
“You are what you eat,” is a saying most of us are familiar with. Most people have heard this adage a thousand times, but never realize just how true [...]
The Pros and Cons of Medical Marijuana
One of the most hotly debated topics in the world of medicine involves medical marijuana. There are a number of people on both sides of this debate that make very [...]
How to Talk To Your Kids About Drugs and Alcohol Abuse Before Sending Them Back To School
Being a parent is one of the most important jobs you will have in your life. Making sure your children are informed about the risks that will confront them as [...]
Repealing Obamacare: The Future of Addiction Treatment
As the healthcare debate looms large over the country right now, there are many people who are fearful of what will happen to addiction treatment if Obamacare is repealed. Many [...]
How to Land Your Dream Counseling Job
Choosing the right career path is not easy. You will need to think about what you are passionate about and what job will best suit the type of lifestyle you [...]
Healthy Ways to Celebrate Summer While Still in Recovery
Staying sober is an ongoing struggle, which is why addicts will have to remove all the temptations that may trigger them to use. For some people in recovery, the summer [...]
3 Benefits to Getting Your Counseling Certification in Colorado
The process to get your professional counseling certification/licensure can be a difficult one. All states require professional counselors to go through a certification/licensing process but it can differ from state [...]
Professional Development plans are due at DORA by August 31, 2017
What is Continuing Professional Development? According to DORA, “Continuing Professional Development is the ability of a Certified Addiction and Licensed Addiction Counselor to learn, integrate and apply the knowledge, skill, [...]
NEW COURSE: Gender Awareness and Responsiveness
Odyssey Training Center recently rolled out a new class, “Gender Awareness and Responsiveness,” taught by our newest trainer, Sorin Thomas LAC, LPC. Sorin is a queer and non-binary transgender Licensed [...]
The ROI of Continuing Your Education at Odyssey Training Center
Education is quickly becoming one of the largest monetary investments one can make in their lifetime. The price of higher education has skyrocketed in recent years, making many reevaluate their [...]