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#Counselor: The Magazine for #Addiction & #BehavioralHealth Professionals, including #Therapists, #SocialWorkers, & all others interested in #MentalHealth!
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The war on drugs impacted minority communities, leading to high rates of incarceration and perpetuating racial disparities in the criminal justice system. Read "Policy Pendulum: The War on Drugs and Minorities" in the Feb 2023 issue: https://counselormagazine.com/article/policy-pendulum/
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December 24, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Destination Change: a podcast where we talk addiction recovery, treatment, and more. On the latest episode, we talk to Judy Redman about working with incarcerated individuals in becoming counselors, as well as her work with Intercoast Colleges. www.nbhap.org/podcast
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December 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Vol 24, Issue 3's Topics in Behavioral Health Care column addresses the experience and impact of caregiving on the family member or other individual providing support and assistance. https://bit.ly/vol24iss3TiBH
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December 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Mark S. Gold and Drew Edwards write about "Opioids and the Evolving Epidemic of Addiction in America" in the August 2019 issue of Counselor #OpioidCrisis #OpioidEpidemic https://counselormagazine.com/article/opioids-and-the-evolving-epidemic-of-addiction-in-america/
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December 23, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Counselor Magazine's reputation as the gold standard in the addiction field has been earned by its editorial excellence. In-depth feature articles, how-to advice, news, and columns have a positive impact on clinicians’ lives. Subscribe for $24.95/year. www.counselormagazine.com/subscribe
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December 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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California's passing of AB 5: The Safe and Supportive Act represents a crucial milestone in protecting and supporting the rights of LGBTQ+ students in California schools. Read about it in Vol 24, Issue 3. https://counselormagazine.com/article/ab-5-zbur/
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December 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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In this Vol 19, Issue 3 feature, three researches show the difference between risks for alcohol-attributable deaths between LGB and Non-LGB veterans. Read it at https://counselormagazine.com/article/risks-for-alcohol-attributable-deaths/
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December 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Equip yourself with practical tools and resources to better support individuals affected by eating disorders in diverse settings. Join NBHAP and NEDA on January 28 for the free CE-based webinar 'Understanding Eating Disorders'. https://nbhap.org/webinar-understanding-eating-disorders/
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December 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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The history of addiction recovery in America has witnessed numerous cycles of growth and decline. William Stauffer gives a quick primer in Vol 24, Issue 3's Counselor Concerns column. https://counselormagazine.com/article/listening-to-echoes-of-our-own-history/
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December 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Transgender individuals face disproportionately high rates of substance use disorders and mental health conditions compared to their cisgender counterparts. Read more in Vol 24, Issue 3: https://counselormagazine.com/article/barriers-to-treatment-transgender/
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December 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Based in California? Want to get certified -- in the addiction treatment or mental health career field? Check out CCAPP's credentialing services -- regardless of whether you're a CCAPP member or not. Find out more at www.ccappcredentialing.org
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December 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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In part 2 of Nick Jaworski's article on avoiding common marketing mistakes, he writes about the problems of investing in things like Google Ads and ignoring your reputation. https://counselormagazine.com/article/avoiding-common-marketing-mistakes-part-2/
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December 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Mell McCracken & Jack Moll describe what it was like looking for rehab options as part of the LGBTQ+ community and discuss why organizations need to offer more affirming care in Vol 24, Issue 3. https://counselormagazine.com/article/lgbtq-affirming-care-versus-lgbtq-inclusivity/
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December 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Destination Change: a podcast where we talk addiction recovery, treatment, and more. On the latest episode, Alexandra Miles talks about eating disorders, Project Blackbird, and media representation of diet and body culture. www.nbhap.org/podcast
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December 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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There are additional challenges and barriers in recovery capital. David Best writes about the five factors that can be classed as negative recovery capital in the Vol 24, Issue 3 Recovery Capital column: https://counselormagazine.com/article/barriers-and-unmet-needs/
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December 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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As the LGBTQ+ population continues to be plagued with higher rates of overdose, abuse, & death, it is imperative that gender-affirming practices be integrated by providers into current treatment settings. https://counselormagazine.com/article/gender-affirmative-practice/
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December 19, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Get complex issues clarified and practical solutions to how addiction treatment facilities can reduce risk and get paid. Only $150, NBHAP's "Patient Financial Responsibility Toolkit" is 49 pages of ways to maximize profits while staying compliant. https://nbhap.org/publication-pfr-toolkit/
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December 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Michael Prichard recounts his setback in trying non-alcoholic beer in the CCAPP column of the Vol 24, Issue 3 of Counselor. https://counselormagazine.com/article/is-non-alcoholic-beer-safe/ #alcoholism #Counselor #CCAPP
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December 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Sheri Laine covers the basics of acupuncture and how it correlates to improved health in Vol 24, Issue 3's Wellness column. Read it at https://counselormagazine.com/article/acupuncture-and-its-electromagnetic-power/
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December 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Helping small & mid-market behavioral health providers access compliance resources and legal education, NBHAP is the leading and unifying voice of treatment programs. They offer membership, education, and advocacy on multiple levels: see more at www.nbhap.org
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December 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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New technologies in the behavioral health field are making game-changing advancements in client care and satisfaction. Read about it in the Volume 24, Issue 3 of Counselor: https://counselormagazine.com/article/publisher-042024/ #Counselor #Magazine #BehavioralHealth #technology
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December 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Vol 24, Issue 3's Topics in Behavioral Health Care column addresses the experience and impact of caregiving on the family member or other individual providing support and assistance. https://bit.ly/vol24iss3TiBH
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December 17, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Vol 24, Issue 3's Topics in Behavioral Health Care column addresses the experience and impact of caregiving on the family member or other individual providing support and assistance. https://bit.ly/vol24iss3TiBH
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December 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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[Free CE] Identify ways you can advocate for the peer support specialist in the clinical setting while learning about supervision. Join our partner NBHAP on Jan 7, 2026, for "Supervising Peer Support in the Clinical Setting". www.nbhap.org/webinars
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December 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Culturally responsive programming for African American clients with substance use disorders often involves creating a program that meets their needs. Read the article in February 2023's Counselor: https://counselormagazine.com/article/culturally-responsive-treatment/
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December 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM