What is CCAPP (California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals)
As the rate of addiction soars in the United States, the demand for substance abuse counselors continues to rise. Statistics by the Department of Labor show that this need will increase by close to 23% between 2016 and 2026. This growth is mainly because of two factors. First, more Americans continue to seek addiction counseling […]
How to Talk to Your Kids About Your Addiction
Just as difficult as having conversations with your employer and spouse may be even more difficult than having that all-important, but necessary conversation with your children. It may be tempting to sugar-coat the truth, or even avoid the conversation entirely, however children are incredibly perceptive, and depending on their age and developmental level, they may view your […]
Are You Ready For Recovery?
1. What is my motivation for recovery? There are many different paths that may lead someone to recovery, however best outcomes occur once you are able to find a reason to do it for yourself rather than to rely on the idea of pleasing someone else. While we can work with those of you who […]
Admitting to Your Spouse that You Have an Addiction
Struggling with addiction can be challenging with or without the help of a loved one. Not including loved ones in your recovery or treatment plans not only leaves you feeling alone and distant, but also prevents you from working with them to improve your future. For as long as the lying and deceit continue, so […]
How to Talk to Your Employer About Your Addiction
When it comes to talking to your employer about having an addiction or substance abuse problem, it can be hard to imagine the conversation going well. Often, employees are afraid to reveal their addiction to fear of being terminated from the company or being subject to harsh judgment by their boss. Fortunately, that’s not always […]
Knowing When to Ask for Help
In today’s demanding and complicated world, we all face daily challenges. Whether it’s needing advice in a relationship or how to handle an issue at work, to something far more serious, like feeling alone, rejected, or trapped in a marathon of the destructive cycle of addiction; admitting that you need help in these types of […]