Substance use disorder counseling, also called addiction counseling, is a rapidly growing field offering a variety of career opportunities. Entering this profession requires specialized training, and there are several different levels of certification available, depending on your education level. Each state has boards that offer…
Substance use disorder counseling, also called addiction counseling, is a rapidly growing field offering a variety of career opportunities. Entering this profession requires specialized training, and there are several different levels of certification available, depending on your education level. Each state has boards that offer credentialing,…
Stigma often surrounds the use of terms such as addiction, dependence, and substance abuse. In recent years, related medical terminology has been changed and clarified. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the official guide for diagnosing behavioral disorders, previously had the classifications “substance abuse” and “substance dependence.”…
Rising demand for addiction treatment, thanks to expanded insurance access, has led to a greater need for qualified addiction treatment professionals. Credentialing agencies play an important role in ensuring quality care, by setting and monitoring education and experience standards for addiction professionals. What is the CAP certification? In Florida,…
The legality of marijuana has been a topic of ongoing debate in the U.S. since the Great Depression, but public sentiments regarding the substance have been tentative and shifting since it was first introduced to Americans as a recreational drug. During the rampant unemployment and economic desperation of the…
Since the expansion of health insurance benefits to millions more Americans under the Affordable Care Act, more individuals in need of treatment for substance abuse disorders have been able to start the path to recovery. As a result, many more qualified, knowledgeable personnel are being sought to help treat…
