https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=75d_29QWELk This is a short video about habits, how they are formed, and how triggers impact your habits. Quick tips for how to change your environment to change your triggers that you can use with clients for ABCs or Self Management Planning. Thank you "Kurzgesagt In a Nutshell" YouTube channel!
$10 million has been released by the federal government to fund the training of medical professionals in evidence based treatments. This is an attempt to build the workforce to meet the growing need of addiction. If you work at a medical facility, or know someone who does, you may be eligible to apply for this grant money. We are available to provide additional information about this opportunity and assist with applications. For more information, see: https://www.asam.org/docs/default-source/advocacy/asam-training-demo-one-pagerb1ff289472bc604ca5b7ff000030b21a.pdf?sfvrsn=264348c2_2
It is important to screen your clients for alcohol use and abuse while you are screening for drug use. Rates of alcohol abuse among young adults is rising with significant impacts on health and personal safety. The USA Today reports: “There is an epidemic of alcoholism and alcohol use disorder that I think is hiding behind the opioid crisis,” said Dr. Naga Chalasani, head of hepatology at Indiana University Health. “Alcohol consumption has risen in this country. ... Everything is sort...
Redwood Toxicology Lab now offers lab-based urine testing to detect alcohol ingestion. For more information, or to purchase their service, please see their website: https://www.redwoodtoxicology.com/services/etg_testing