What is it like to be an addiction counselor?
Today I want to talk to you about a question I’m frequently asked by students, usually newer students, and that is; what is it like to be an addiction counselor? [...]
Becoming a Certified Addiction Counselor: A Quick Guide
Certified Addiction Counselors provide education, therapeutic care and recovery support to addicts seeking help. CACs help their clients adopt healthy lifestyle practices as well as coping skills to stop substance [...]
5 Sober New Year’s Eve Party Ideas
In just a little while, 2017 will be over and it will be time to start a new year. Whatever you have planned for this New Year, Odyssey Training Center [...]
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 [...]
Holiday Give Back: Charities You Need to Donate to in Colorado
The state of Colorado has over 10,000 homeless citizens. During the holiday season, taking some time to find ways to help these citizens is important. There are a variety of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Substance Abuse Treatment Options 101
The main goal the team at Odyssey Training Center has is providing future counselors with the tools they need to adequately treat patients. The counselors who graduate from our program [...]
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 [...]
Appropriate Ways to Confront a
Loved One Struggling With Addiction
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Addiction Lessons in Film: Clean And Sober
Movies have had a huge role in the lessons we learn throughout life. These lessons can be applied to our friendships, relationships, work, etc. We want to take a look [...]
Understanding the Relationship Between Mental Health & Addiction
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 [...]
10 Simple Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
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 [...]
Transgender Issues Related to Addiction
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 [...]
8 Healthy Tips for Mind & Body after the Holidays
2017 is here and the team at Odyssey Center is ready for another exciting year of teaching and learning. For some people, the New Year brings about the possibility of [...]
Become a Certified Addiction Counselor in 2017
Every New Year, we make resolutions in an attempt to better ourselves for the upcoming year. Instead of making promises to yourself that get tossed to the wayside by April, [...]
Seven Ways to Maintain Your Sobriety over the Holidays
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 [...]
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 [...]