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www.thecedars.co.za

Aug 11, 20231 min read

The Sound of Drowning Documentary

In light of Women's Month, we are thrilled to unveil the empowering documentary 'The Sound of Drowning,' now available for streaming on...

By Mark Mravic

Jul 24, 202315 min read

What is Complex Trauma in Addiction?

Two disorders that feed one another—and can involve a host of other behavioral issues—present one of the biggest challenges in the field...

Recovery Friendly Workplaces Increase Productivity

Alison Jones Webb

Jul 24, 20233 min read

Recovery Friendly Workplaces Increase Productivity

Supporting employees who are in recovery amounts to smart business for companies Supporting employees affected by addiction—which...

Codependency & Addiction: What You Need to Know

https://bradfordhealth.com/

Jun 4, 20235 min read

Codependency & Addiction: What You Need to Know

Drug and alcohol addiction can put a strain on relationships between loved ones. It’s not easy to watch someone you love spiral further...

4 Types of Boundaries in Addiction Recovery

https://bradfordhealth.com/

May 15, 20234 min read

4 Types of Boundaries in Addiction Recovery

Learning to set boundaries in recovery is a significant part of the process. You hear the term “boundaries” but may not have given the...

Treatment Magazine

Mar 15, 20234 min read

What Is Recovery Capital?

Experts say it’s the number of building blocks—from financial security to spiritual contentment—that people bring to their recovery By...

The Bounce Back: Focusing More on Recovery, Not Relapse

Psychology Today

Feb 28, 20234 min read

The Bounce Back: Focusing More on Recovery, Not Relapse

Each person with a substance use disorder has a different road to recovery. KEY POINTS In substance abuse treatment, therapists and...

How to Fight Burnout in the Recovery Industry

Psychology Today

Feb 28, 20234 min read

How to Fight Burnout in the Recovery Industry

Managing expectations and internal pressure helps us help clients. KEY POINTS Burnout is a growing problem across all sectors of the...

By Chris Iliades, MD

Nov 22, 20224 min read

8 Common Behavioral Addictions

Behaviors can be as addicting as substances like alcohol and drugs. Learn which activities can cause serious problems for some people....

Amanda Giordano, Ph.D., LPC

Nov 6, 20225 min read

Why Trauma Can Lead to Addiction

Childhood trauma increases the risk of addiction in adulthood, but why? KEY POINTS There is a robust correlation in the scientific...

Substance Abuse Case Management: The Quick Guide

www.drugabuse.gov

Oct 23, 20223 min read

Substance Abuse Case Management: The Quick Guide

Case managers are like traffic cops. They play a vital role in a multi-faceted substance abuse treatment plan. While each organisation...

New Course Module Live: M43 Trauma Informed Care

ACCSA Team

Oct 3, 20222 min read

New Course Module Live: M43 Trauma Informed Care

Many individuals who seek treatment in behavioural health settings have histories of trauma, but they often don’t recognise the...

Dealing with Substance Abuse in the Workplace - Course Package - 19th Nov 2022

ACCSA Team

Sep 4, 20221 min read

Dealing with Substance Abuse in the Workplace - Course Package - 19th Nov 2022

Substance abuse is a problem we face quite commonly in the workplace. Employee assistance personnel and senior employees often lack the...

Dealing with Substance Abuse in Schools - Course Package - 12 Nov 2022

ACCSA Team

Sep 4, 20221 min read

Dealing with Substance Abuse in Schools - Course Package - 12 Nov 2022

Substance abuse is always on the rise in Schools across the country. This is difficult with families and professionals working in schools...

Dealing With Panic Attacks in Recovery - 6 Methods for Stopping a Panic Attack Without Medication

https://www.guardianrecoverynetwork.com/

Aug 21, 20226 min read

Dealing With Panic Attacks in Recovery - 6 Methods for Stopping a Panic Attack Without Medication

What’s the difference between anxiety and panic attacks? How can I stop a panic attack once it starts without using medication? Can panic...

Mark Mravic

Aug 1, 202215 min read

What Is Complex Trauma in Addiction?

Two disorders that feed one another—and can involve a host of other behavioral issues—present one of the biggest challenges in the field...

Psychology Today

Jul 5, 202211 min read

Addiction and the Brain

It is frequently said that addiction occurs when drugs “hijack” the brain. It’s hard to nail down what that means, but it does rightly...

The Role of the Counselor in Addiction Recovery

https://counseling.online.wfu.edu/

Jun 5, 20224 min read

The Role of the Counselor in Addiction Recovery

Substance abuse counselors provide a necessary support system for individuals recovering from eating disorders, drug and alcohol issues,...

Types of Eating Disorders and How Counselors Can Help

https://counseling.online.wfu.edu/

Jun 5, 202211 min read

Types of Eating Disorders and How Counselors Can Help

Nearly 1 in 10 people in the U.S. struggl e with an eating disorder at some point in their lives, according to a recent Deloitte report....

Why Do People Use Drugs, Despite Negative Consequences?

ACCSA Team

May 30, 20225 min read

Why Do People Use Drugs, Despite Negative Consequences?

In 2018, more than 53 million people in the United States used an illicit drug. In other words, about 1 in 5 individuals used drugs that...