Is NYS CASAC hybrid training online worth it in 2026? Yes, if it's OASAS-recognized! Discover insights on job demand, pay, burnout, and routine. https://t.co/08ZDnadiVM #CASAC#OASAS#BehavioralHealth#SubstanceUseCounselor ๐ผโจ
In SUD treatment, crises vary! ๐จ Different types come with unique warning signs and response needs. Check out this post for a breakdown to help counselors act quickly and effectively. ๐ https://t.co/s8SmpfUjSm #CASAC#CrisisIntervention#SUDTreatment
Not every client fits the 12-step model. SMART Recovery offers CBT tools, motivation building, & coping strategies for managing addiction. Essential for all substance use counselors! Read more: https://t.co/O3n9yvfqpd #CASAC#SMARTRecovery#AddictionCounselor#Recovery
Kratom isn't just a supplement. CASAC pros must evaluate: dose, frequency, cravings, tolerance, withdrawal, and mixing with other substances. Remember: natural โ safe.
Read more: https://t.co/7QdKhBsRBW
#CASAC#Kratom#SubstanceUseCounselor#HarmReduction
Overdose prevention needs a plan!
๐ Where's the Naloxone?
๐ Who calls for help?
๐ค Who stays?
โ Are fentanyl test strips available?
A harm reduction plan saves time.
Read more: https://t.co/wghDr2hzSy
#HarmReduction#OverdosePrevention#Naloxone#CASAC#CADC#CAC
Recovery goes beyond clinical settings. ๐ค Peer support fosters accountability and stronger outcomes. Every substance use counselor should understand its power! Learn more: https://t.co/xQM1BIPORY #CASAC#PeerSupport#AddictionCounselor#Recovery
Benzos are not โjust anxiety meds.โ
Tolerance builds fast. Withdrawal can be dangerous. Mixing with alcohol or opioids raises overdose risk.
Counselor guide: https://t.co/58j5Jh4Ru8
#benzodiazepines#casac#substanceusecounseling#harmreduction
Burnout isn't a flaw; it's a work injury. Check out our blog on substance use counselor challenges & self-care tips: micro-breaks, structured notes, and more! ๐ https://t.co/3qzv3wFxdZ #CASAC#CADC#CAC#CounselorWellness#BurnoutPrevention
Stop wasting money on throwaway CEUs! Choose addiction counseling CEUs that count and fill real skills gaps. Check out: NAADAC CEUs Online: How to Choose Courses That Actually Strengthen Your Practice https://t.co/lDoae7sH8T #AddictionCounselingCEUs#NAADACCEUs#CASACRenewal โจ
AA helps many people.
It also does not fit everyone.
Here is a plain language guide for counselors on how AA works and how to talk about it without pushing.
https://t.co/D6GFWd3iCM
#AA#substanceusecounselor#casac#recovery
Crisis isnโt just theory for SUD counselorsโitโs real! ๐ From group shakes to 3 a.m. calls, a solid plan is essential! ๐ช Explore the 3 stages + 9 steps + scripts for crisis management: https://t.co/c9MG2TosOx #CASAC#CrisisIntervention#AddictionCounseling#HarmReduction
Substance-induced psychosis mimics schizophrenia, triggered by drugs like meth, cocaine, THC, or alcohol withdrawal. Misdiagnosing can harm clients. Learn how counselors respond: https://t.co/7mKsGGdm0A #CASAC#AddictionCounselor#Psychosis#Recovery
Relapse plans fail when they are abstract.
Here is a relapse prevention plan template clients use: 1 page, behavioral, trackable, with a โfirst 60 secondsโ plan.
https://t.co/YVBuhTg8Kq
#relapseprevention#casac#substanceusecounseling
Ethical dilemmas are common in substance use counseling. ๐ Don't guessโuse the NAADAC ethical decision-making model to protect your client and your license. Learn more: https://t.co/uTplQLB8Em #CASAC#CounselorEthics#AddictionCounselor#Recovery