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Life has its way of throwing curveballs, sometimes big, sometimes small. But how do you know when you’re no longer just dealing with a rough patch, and it’s time to...

While academic knowledge lays the foundation for substance abuse specialists, proficiency in interpersonal and professional skills is equally vital for assessing an individual’s professional readiness. It is said that along...

Supervision Techniques Supervision is a close and focused relationship between two people involving honing one individual at the hands of the other. If we were to go by the ACA...

Meticulous documentation is something that mental healthcare professionals put a lot of emphasis on. While documentation, one should make sure that they maintain the highest levels of confidentiality as it...

Positive outcomes in mental health and substance abuse treatment do not happen out of the blue. Simply telling clients imperatively to “get over it” or prescribing medications without taking the...

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (Intimate partner violence), an idea that is more silent and a venereal social issue that cuts across all societies, genders, and classes, is a complex process. Intimate partner...

It is the professional conduct of a substance abuse professional that guarantees the safety and well being of a patient. A provider is responsible for a wide spectrum of tasks...

Getting addicted is never intentional. For many people who end up addicts, they simply start recreationally sitting with family or friends without knowing that a dreadful future is waiting for...

As a professional who is aimed at treating patients with substance abuse issues, your professional behavior and outlook contribute significantly to the full recovery of your patients. You have a...

Addiction doesn’t just affect the person using—it ripples through families, relationships, jobs, and communities. It can feel like a trap, where every attempt to break free leads to more setbacks....