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Articles and Resources for the SUD CounselorThe 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...
Resources for Mental Health Month
Mental health, defined by the World Health Organization, is "a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or...
Quick Processing for Registrations and Certifications
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2020 CADTP Counselors’ Survey
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Meth Rears Its Ugly Head
Methamphetamine (Meth) use and addiction is on the rise in California. Meth ruins lives, destroys families, and ultimately, kills. To make things worse, the deadly drug fentanyl is now being mixed with meth, in addition to opioids. While opioid continues to lead in...
CADTP Certification Board Announces Two New Credentials
Medication-Assisted Treatment Counselor Credential Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use...
Zoom Meeting Features For Your Next Virtual Session
Nearly a year has passed since we all made the unexpected leap from in-person client interactions to virtual sessions. If you were one of the people who made that leap, you are probably comfortable using the Zoom platform to conduct your groups, face to face and...
Clinical Supervision of the SUD Counselor
Clinical supervision is a profession with its own theories, practices, and standards. There are several definitions of supervision. According to Technical Assistance Publication (TAP) 21-A, Competencies for Substance Abuse Treatment Clinical Supervisors, clinical...
National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
October is the month we collectively focus on preventing substance abuse and remembering those whom we have lost to the addiction crisis. We also acknowledge and congratulate those who have taken steps to recovery. This national recognition month began in October 2011...
DHCS Update – SUD Counselor 5-Year Registration Extension – COVID-19
DHCS Behavioral Health Updated BHIN 20-016 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INFORMATION NOTICE NO.: 20-016 April 23, 2020 Page 4 - Updated July 23, 2020 Additional time to complete counselor certification requirements: California Code of Regulations, Title 9, §13035(f)(1) currently...