The 12 core functions of alcohol and drug abuse counseling create the blueprint all substance use professionals follow. It’s a proven guide because this step-by-step process has shown the best results in starting and managing a successful client + counselor relationship. The first of the 12 core functions is screening, and we’re going to dig…
Stress stinks! Do you remember the deodorant commercials that solved the problem of stress-induced sweating with a swipe of their product under each arm? If only the solution to stress were that simple! According to a study conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), the average stress levels for residents of the United States rose…
We’ve talked about what a substance abuse counselor is and the role they play in alcohol and drug treatment. But how do counselors become skilled at assisting clients during recovery? Like any other specialty, they receive specific training. Substance abuse counselors are equipped to do their job with specialized knowledge, training, and experience. If you’re…
Xanax is a prescription drug used to manage anxiety. It’s also one of the top ten abused prescription drugs on the market. Categorized as a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen), it’s estimated that some 61,000 people sought treatment for benzodiazepine abuse in 2011. It isn’t uncommon for the body to grow tolerant and dependent on the drug after…