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) [...]
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 [...]
“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 [...]
Dealing with the stress that comes with having a loved one who is an addict can be overwhelming at times. Some people ignore this problem in hopes it will [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Addiction can quickly and unexpectedly overwhelm someone’s entire life. Friends and family become easily aware of their loved one’s situation, and you may become aware of the overwhelming demand your [...]
Trainspotting and T2: Trainspotting are films about drug addiction, recovery, friendship, sexual desires and harsh comedy. Throughout both films, Mark Renton (played by Ewan McGregor) and his friends struggle with [...]
CAC training classes are structured to meet student needs. Here are some key points as to how CAC training puts its students first: PRACTICALITY Each class is designed to be [...]
Pc: Nathan Huisenga @vividmind27 via Instagram For those aspiring to be Certified Addiction Counselors (CAC) or Licensed Addiction Counselors (LAC), understanding the relationship between mental health and addiction [...]
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) reports that depressive disorders like Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) are common in people going through treatment. SAD primarily occurs in the winter when [...]
Coming out as transgender takes a lot of bravery. In some cases, coming out to friends or family can be disheartening due to the reactions they may have. Most studies [...]
Many addicts make the same resolution year after year: to get clean. Unfortunately, not everyone has the means or desire to make this resolution a reality. Here are some resolutions [...]
For some people in recovery, staying sober can be tough. You don’t have to let unfulfilled expectations, tense family dynamics, or crazy in-laws threaten your recovery. Here are seven ways [...]
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 [...]