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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Did you realize that nearly 21.5 million Americans are waging a battle with substance abuse right now? Each year, drug abuse and addiction costs this country around $200 billion in [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
About Mason: I’m Denver native and have been working in the mental health treatment filed since 1992. From locked forensic psychiatric facilities to private practice, I’ve worked at all levels [...]
One of the most important parts of the Odyssey Center’s success is our students. We aim to make sure each of the students taking our classes, whether online or on [...]
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 [...]
Like many counselors in the field, Michael Connelly heard the call to serve after working through his own addictions. After over 30 years, Connelly still believes that success is driven [...]
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 [...]