by wpx_NYSJM | Jul 11, 2026 | Breaking News
The New York State Association of CASAC Professionals has submitted formal public comments to the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports regarding proposed amendments to 14 NYCRR Parts 800 and 836. The proposed changes were published in the July 1,...
by wpx_NYSJM | Jul 11, 2026 | Breaking News
News Brief: New Synthetic Opioid Identified in Upstate New York Raises Serious Safety Concerns The New York State Department of Health has issued a Public Health Alert after identifying N-propionitrile brorphine, a newly emerging synthetic opioid, in the illicit drug...
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...
