CASAC Association News and Blog
Act Now: Protect Health Coverage and Addiction Services Funding
Act Now: Protect Health Coverage and Addiction Services Funding You do not need another health coverage or policy headline. You need a fast, clear action that protects real people. Health coverage is more than insurance. It is access to addiction treatment, mental...
The Year in Drugs 2025
In The Year in Drugs 2025, researchers highlight 2025 as a pivotal year in the U.S. drug landscape, marked by significant shifts in overdose trends and substance use patterns. After years of rising deaths driven by synthetic opioids, provisional CDC data show a...
Breaking News: OASAS Updates Mandated Reporter Training Requirements for CASACs
Breaking News: OASAS Updates Mandated Reporter Training Requirements for CASACs If you’re a CASAC, CPP, or CPS in New York State, this update is for you. Please read it carefully. OASAS and OCFS have officially changed the Mandated Reporter Training requirement, and...
Clinical Supervision in Substance Use Counseling: Implementing and Maintaining Evidence-Based Practices
In substance use counseling, the significance of clinical supervision cannot be overstated. It serves as the backbone for ensuring that evidence-based practices are not only implemented but also maintained effectively. This article delves into the multifaceted...
News Brief: CASAC Leadership to Testify Before NYS Assembly on Behavioral Health Workforce
CASAC Leadership to Testify Before NYS Assembly on Behavioral Health Workforce The New York State Assembly Standing Committees on Mental Health and Alcohol and Drug Abuse will hold a public hearing to examine the current status of the behavioral health workforce. The...
Who Controls New York’s Opioid Settlement Money And Will It Reach the People Most Harmed?
This article, "Opioid Settlement Advisors Say Hochul Administration is Keeping Them in the Dark," lays out a tension you’re probably already feeling, especially if you're working in the substance use counseling field. New York is sitting on more than $500 million in...
Leveling Up as a CASAC: What Professional Development Looks Like in NYS
This article provides a comprehensive overview of what professional development means for the CASAC in New York State, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, networking, leadership, and advocacy. It encourages readers to engage in their professional growth...
Breaking News: Buying Recreational Drugs Online
The article, "Legal highs: these new drugs are cheap, dangerous, and just a click away," lays out a fact you already know is true: people can order powerful “legal highs” online as easily as buying sneakers. These new psychoactive substances (NPS) are lab-made drugs...
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