Educational Enhancement
Addiction Counseling News and Blog
Be the CHANGE we need!
Join Our Newsletter!
Join today. Stay current with news about addiction counselors, interventions, trends, and statistics.
STOP THE STIGMA
Harnessing the Power of CBT in Substance Use Counseling
Author: John MakohenIntroduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Drug Counseling Imagine Sarah, a once vibrant and social individual, now finds her mornings starting with an insatiable craving, a shadow hanging heavy over her spirit. Every interaction, every moment...
Ultimate Guide to Counseling Interventions in Substance Use Counseling
Author: John MakohenThese drug counselor interventions will transform your effectiveness and lead to more positive client interactions, rapport, and outcomes. Venture into the intricate substance use counseling that necessitates many skills, tactics, and...
Embrace the Power of Motivational Interviewing in Substance Use Counseling
Author John Makohen.Motivational Interviewing (MI) has been a powerful tool in substance use counseling for many years. It is particularly effective in helping clients move towards positive behavior change. Combined with other addiction counseling approaches, MI can...
Drug Counselor Review: The 12 Core Functions- Screening for Substance Use Disorder
Author John Makohen. Welcome to the field of drug counseling, where the timely identification of substance use disorder is the key to facilitating positive change. This comprehensive article will dive deep into the core function, Screening for Substance Use Disorder,...
National Recovery Month: Promoting Hope and Healing
Recovery is a journey that requires courage, support, and resources. National Recovery Month, observed every September, is a powerful national observance that promotes and supports evidence-based treatment and recovery practices. It celebrates the resilience of...
Understanding the CAGE Assessment: A Tool for Substance Use Disorder Screening
Halfpoint Images / Getty ImagesThe CAGE Screening Tool for Substance Use Disorder. Substance and alcohol use disorder is a serious issue affecting millions worldwide. The CAGE screening tool that's used to screen for alcohol-related disorders. In this article, we will...
Drug Counselor Training: Understanding Syringe Exchange Programs and Harm Reduction
Clean syringes and other items involved in intravenous drug use sit on a desk. Evan Frost | MPR NewsSyringe Service Programs or Needle Exchange Programs provide lifesaving and harm reduction for injection drug users. Drug addiction is a complex issue that affects...
Understanding the Importance of Good Samaritan Laws in the Overdose Epidemic
In recent years, the United States has been grappling with a devastating opioid overdose epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every day, 115 Americans lose their lives to an opioid overdose. These statistics are alarming,...
The Importance of Safe Injection / Consumption Sites in Harm Reduction
Image source: Supervised injection stations at Vancouver's Insite. (Photo: Insite)Safe Injection Sites? Good Or Bad? Substance abuse and addiction are complex issues that require comprehensive and compassionate solutions. One such solution that has recently...
The Importance of Medication Assisted Treatment and Harm Reduction in Substance Use Counseling
Medicated Assisted Treatment clininc: Image Source: Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles TimesMedication-assisted Treatment: Good or Bad? Substance use disorders can have devastating effects on individuals and their communities. Substance use counselors must understand the...
The Importance of Naloxone in Harm Reduction: A Guide for Substance Use Counselors
Saving Lives with Naloxone and Harm Reduction. Substance use counselors play a critical role in supporting individuals struggling with addiction. As a new substance use counselor, it's important to understand the significance of naloxone in harm reduction....
Empowering Substance Use Counselors with the Harm Reduction Strategy: Moderation Management.
Substance use counselors, what do you know about Moderation Management? At Educational Enhancement CASAC Online, we know your daily challenges while helping individuals struggling with addiction. As passionate advocates for harm reduction, we want to introduce you to...
The Ultimate Guide to Harm Reduction for Drug Counselors
Image Source: ELAINE THOMPSON/APAs a drug counselor, harm reduction is critical to helping individuals who use drugs. Harm reduction strategies incorporate community-driven public health strategies to empower people who use drugs and their families to live healthy,...
Xylazine: Understanding the Dangers, Recognizing Symptoms, and Providing Care
Xylazine use has become a dangerous drug tainting the United States' street drug supply of heroin. Today, personal struggles and the pursuit of escapism intertwine; the dangers lurking behind Xylazine use cast a shadow over countless lives, demanding our attention and...
The Addiction Counselor’s Definitive Guide to Synthetic Marijuana (K2; Spice…)
On August 16, 2018, over 90 people overdosed on K2 in one New Haven park. In response to this spike in overdoses, officials responded with 19 additional reports of overdoses on Thursday. Synthetic cannabinoids like K2 were responsible for these overdose cases....
6 Essential Drug Counselor Skills Every Clinician Needs for Effective Addiction Treatment
6 Essential Skills Every Drug Counselor Should Master for Effective Addiction Treatment Addressing the complexity of drug addiction necessitates specialized assistance and support. In this regard, drug counselors are pivotal in guiding individuals battling addiction...
Georgia CADC I or II Certification: Everything You Need to Know
Are you interested in pursuing yourGeorgia CADC I or II addiction counseling credential? This blog post will explain everything you need to receive Georgia's CADC I or II certification. To become a drug counselor in Georgia, you'll need a CADC certification. CADC...
Prioritizing Addiction Counselor Wellness: Essential Tips for Self-Care and Professional Success
Addiction counselor wellness is crucial to your CASAC performance, CASAC training, and personal and professional development. Imagine a counselor who tirelessly helps others overcome addiction but neglects their well-being. The result? Burnout,...
The Addiction Counselor ( CASAC ) Shortage in New York State: Bridging the Gap
Picture this: someone battling addiction, desperately seeking help and support, only to find insufficient addiction counselors available to provide the necessary guidance. Unfortunately, this scenario is too common in New York State (NYS). The CASAC shortage in NYS is...
Addiction Counselors: The Ultimate Guide of the 12 Core Functions of Addiction Counseling.
If you plan to earn your addiction counseling certification, one of the first pieces of information you will encounter is related to the 12 Core functions for addiction counselors. To become an effective addiction counselor, you must be competent. When you succeed,...