As addiction counselors, one of the greatest challenges we face is helping clients navigate the ambivalence that often surrounds...

As addiction counselors, staying informed about emerging drugs of abuse is essential to providing effective treatment and support. While...

The world of addiction counseling in the U.S. is changing fast! New policies and initiatives are making treatment more accessible and...

The holidays are a time of joy and celebration, but for individuals in early recovery, they can also be a time of heightened stress,...

At ACTS Consulting, we are proud to highlight the achievements of our alumni, whose dedication to recovery and mental health makes a...

In Part 1, we covered the flexibility and access to high-quality education that online addiction counseling courses provide. Now, let’s...

Are you passionate about helping others overcome addiction? Becoming a Certified Peer Specialist in addiction recovery is a deeply...

Are you ready to advance your career in addiction counseling? ACTS Consulting offers accredited online courses tailored to fit your...

Are you considering a career in addiction recovery? Becoming an addiction counselor is a fulfilling path that allows you to make a...

In our recent clinical supervision session, we delved into the updated professional Code of Ethics (NAADAC, 2016) . Regular review of...

Hey friends, welcome back to our exciting three-part blog series! If you’re just tuning in, don’t worry—you can start right here. In this...

Over the past decade, the field of addiction counseling has experienced significant growth in the United States.. From 2012 to 2022, this...

Hello friends and welcome to the relaunch of my blog! I'm thrilled to share the renewed vision–designed to support, educate, and inspire...

October focuses on Emotional Wellness Month. What do you do to maintain your emotional wellness? Exercise? Meditation? A particular...

Clients said to have co-occurring disorders have one or more disorders relating to the use of alcohol and/or other drugs of abuse as well...

At the National Conference: Building Communities of Recovery, I am excited to offer a presentation "EFT for Wellness and Recovery" at...

Suicide Prevention Resource Center Hotline: 800 - 273 - 8255 September is Suicide Prevention Month. My precious mother died by suicide in...

There is a unique intersection between domestic / intimate partner violence and abuse of psychoactive substances. While substance abuse...

This month in our Addiction Counselor Course we will look at Cultural Competencies. Click here for more information and to attend class...

This is quite a challenge to express in words what it's like to be a father in recovery. To me the biggest thing that stands out is...