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The Differences Between Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certification Bodies in California
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The Differences Between Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certification Bodies in California

The substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counseling field is expected to grow by 22 percent over the next ten years. This growth rate is much faster than average. This means that the need for trained counselors is on the rise. With this growth comes a need for certification and licensure, which can confuse...

7 Tips for Becoming an Alcohol Counselor
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7 Tips for Becoming an Alcohol Counselor

Did you know that people qualified to become addiction recovery counselors may also be qualified to work at outpatient substance abuse centers, private practices, mental health centers, and local and state hospitals? If you want to make a positive difference in the world, it is a great idea to become an alcohol and drug counselor....

Tips on Dating and Being in Recovery
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Tips on Dating and Being in Recovery

Being in recovery doesn’t make it easy to date. For anyone who has struggled with addiction, it may feel like every potential partner is asking for trust and to take a risk on someone they barely know. However, being in recovery can make dating challenging, but it doesn’t mean it’s impossible, or there aren’t ways...

May is Mental Health Month
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May is Mental Health Month

Every year since 1949, Mental Health America has held Mental Health Month. Along with affiliates across the United States, Mental Health America strives to share the importance of mental health with millions of people through media coverage, mental health screenings, and events led by individuals and organizations. Especially this year, mental health is a topic...