At InterCoast Colleges, we understand the intricate path to achieving true happiness. It’s a journey that involves indulging in pleasures that bring immediate contentment and embracing challenges that foster personal and professional growth. This blog post explores the nuanced relationship between comfort, struggle, and long-term fulfillment. Redefining Happiness: Beyond Comfort Happiness is often perceived as...
Preparing for Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor in California Post-Education Alcohol and drug counselor certification in California is a critical step in demonstrating your knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide high-quality substance abuse counseling services. The certification process entails meeting specific education, experience, and examination requirements. Education Recap Your vocational training in alcohol...
The mental health and substance use treatment sectors are witnessing a rapid expansion in the domain of peer support. Peer Support Specialists (PSS) are individuals who have personally experienced mental health conditions. They undergo specialized training to help others, offering a unique understanding and perspective that can be immensely helpful to those in need. In...
Are you passionate about helping others and interested in becoming a certified counselor in California? Our comprehensive guide provides you with valuable information on the necessary steps to embark on this fulfilling career path. Explore the requirements, training programs, and licensing process that will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to support individuals in need. Start your journey towards making a positive impact as a certified counselor in California today.
Did you know that well over 21 million people suffer from addiction in this country? Yet, only about 10% of Americans dealing with addiction get the help they need. Drug and alcohol counseling is readily available to those who could benefit from it most. But unfortunately, people aren’t always able to spot the signs that...
Explore a career in drug counseling with rising demand. Learn about the role, meet state requirements, get certified through programs like InterCoast Colleges, and gain clinical experience. Contact us to jumpstart your career.
Roughly 50% of individuals with severe mental disorders are negatively impacted by substance abuse. Similarly, around 53% of substance abusers suffer from serious mental illness. Substance abuse and mental illness are complicated. They’re personal and often invisible diseases with legal and social implications. Keep reading to understand how addiction and mental health are related. The...
Insights from Judy Redman, M.Ed., MBA, CADC III, CACCS, CATC-V As an experienced Substance Use Disorder Counselor and educator, I have seen firsthand how challenging and rewarding the profession can be. Long hours and emotionally draining work are often the norm, but taking care of oneself is as important as helping clients. In my over...
A recent YouTube video interview conducted by Christopher Rush, Regional Director of Operations at Intercoast Colleges, offers a glimpse into the world of alcohol and drug counseling through the experiences of Evangelia Kafkalis. As a former graduate and valedictorian of Intercoast College, Evangelia has dedicated a decade of her life to counseling and has recently...
Research from the past ten years shows that almost half of all people getting treated for prescription painkiller abuse have some kind of mental health diagnosis. In particular, young people tend to fall into drug abuse due to stressors common around that time and fluctuating hormones. But how exactly are mental health disorders and substance...