by wpx_NYSJM | Jul 8, 2026 | Professional Development, Substance Use Counseling
42 CFR Part 2 vs. HIPAA: What the 2024 Update Means for CASACs Most CASAC training covers 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA back-to-back. Counselors walk out, treating them like one rule with two names. They are not the same rule. Part 2 is stricter than HIPAA in ways that...
by wpx_NYSJM | Jul 8, 2026 | Breaking News, Substance Use Counseling
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has announced more than $281 million in funding opportunities through 15 grant programs designed to strengthen behavioral health services across the United States. The announcement, released on...
by wpx_NYSJM | Jul 1, 2026 | Professional Development, Substance Use Counseling
Burnout or Vicarious Trauma? Why the Difference Matters for CASACs Burnout and vicarious trauma are used as synonyms in most wellness content written for counselors. They are not in the same condition. They come from different sources, show up in different ways, and...
by wpx_NYSJM | Jun 25, 2026 | Professional Development, Substance Use Counseling
Recovery experience can build trust, inspire hope, and strengthen the therapeutic alliance. It can also test boundaries, activate personal history, and require thoughtful clinical self-awareness. Lived experience has always been part of the substance use treatment...
by wpx_NYSJM | Jun 25, 2026 | Breaking News, Professional Development
For years, many people have believed that moderate alcohol consumption carries little or no health risk. A newly published study is challenging that assumption, suggesting that even relatively low levels of alcohol use may contribute to an increased risk of...
