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Articles and Resources for the SUD CounselorCADTP Spring Conference Roundup
The CADTP Spring Conference sparkled at the Embassy Suites in La Quinta, CA on May 18 -19, 2022. With an exceptional agenda of presenters, a full house of attendees, and friendly, engaged sponsors, the event was a success all around. The feedback was stellar....
6 Steps to Your SUD Counselor Certification
Congratulations on your decision to become a Certified SUD Counselor! When it comes to addiction, substance abuse counselors provide a necessary support system for individuals recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, and other behavioral issues. By forming a...
Fentanyl Poisoning and Prevention Act – AB 2246
The parent organization Victims of Illicit Drugs (VOID), who speaks on behalf of their loved ones who can no longer speak for themselves, is asking parents across California to sign a petition asking the legislature to increase penalties to deter traffickers from...
Fentanyl – The Scourge of Society
Just a few years ago, most of us had never even heard of Fentanyl. Today, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), it is the number one cause of overdose deaths in the Country. Read on to learn about this deadly escalation in the opioid crisis and find...
SUD Counselor Code of Conduct
The Counselor Code of Conduct provides comprehensive documentation on how to behave in the profession of an SUD Counselor. SUD Counselors, by the very nature of their work, must be held to a high standard of ethics as they work with a vulnerable population. There are...
One Pill Can Kill
The US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) launched the One Pill Can Kill campaign to inform the American public of the dangers of fake prescription pills. The only safe prescription medications are ones prescribed by a trusted medical professional that you get from...
Transferring a SUD Certification
A SUD Counselor's guide to transferring an out-of-state certification to CADTP. The mission of CADTP’s substance use disorder counselor certification program is to provide quality certification, at a reasonable cost, with a focus on customer service. Reciprocity...
CADTP Fall Conference Recap
Powerful presenters, educational breakout sessions, and networking opportunities made the CADTP Fall Conference a highlight of the year! 130 SUD professionals attended the CADTP Fall Conference which featured four keynote speakers, six facilitated workshops, and 11...
Clinical Supervision: by Dr. Nola Veazie, CADC-II
Clinical supervision is a daunting task and therefore those performing such duties require nurturing. Prioritizing training and supporting the people who are the teacher-coach-mentor-consultants to newly assigned staff requires a concerted effort by everyone...
The Role of a Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists (CPRSS) are individuals who have lived experience with substance use or co-occurring mental health disorders either through their own experience or that of a loved one. Their life experiences and recovery allow them to...