by wpx_NYSJM | Jun 9, 2026 | Professional Development, Substance Use Counseling
The Neuroscience of Addiction: A Clinical Overview for NYS CASAC Continuing Education The brain research on substance use disorder has moved fast in the last decade. For credentialed CASAC professionals, staying current on this research is not just a box...
by wpx_NYSJM | May 22, 2026 | Breaking News
Kratom in 2026: What CASACs Need to Know About Dependence, Withdrawal, Tolerance, and High-Potency Products Five years ago, most substance use counselors in New York barely heard clients mention kratom. Now it is everywhere. Gas stations. Vape shops. Convenience...
by wpx_NYSJM | May 13, 2026 | Breaking News
NYS Overdose Deaths Dropped 32% in 2024. Here Is What That Number Does Not Tell You. The headline is real. The full picture is more complicated. CASACs on the front lines need both. An estimated 4,567 New Yorkers died of a drug overdose in 2024, down from 6,688...
by wpx_NYSJM | May 6, 2026 | Substance Use Counseling, Substance Use Counseling Workforce
New ASAM Youth SUD Criteria guidance for adolescents and transition-aged youth strengthens level-of-care decisions, co-occurring care, and payer accountability. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) has introduced new, youth-specific standards for...
by wpx_NYSJM | May 3, 2026 | Professional Development, Skills Building
Real session tools for substance use counseling that reduce power struggles, strengthen relapse prevention, and make documentation faster. You don’t need another training filled with ideas you’ll never use. Instead, what you truly need is focused guidance on...
