by wpx_NYSJM | Apr 17, 2026 | CASAC Association News, Professional Development, Substance Use Counseling Workforce
Start recognizing the importance and vital role of the CASAC clinician in substance use treatment in New York State CASACs are the backbone of New York’s substance use treatment system. And it’s time we are recognized, supported, and elevated. You hear it all...
by wpx_NYSJM | Mar 18, 2026 | Professional Development, Substance Use Counseling
When ADHD Goes Unseen, Substance Use Becomes the Coping Strategy Let’s get real for a second. You’ve seen this before. A client who is distracted, restless, impulsive, and struggling to follow through, and the chart just says substance use. That’s where things get...
by wpx_NYSJM | Feb 15, 2026 | Professional Development, Substance Use Counseling
You can run groups all day and still lose people if services stay out of reach. Expand access. Drop stigma. Train like lives depend on it. You already know the moment. A client says they want to cut back. Then they pause. Their eyes drift. Their voice drops. “I do not...
by wpx_NYSJM | Jan 30, 2026 | Professional Development, Substance Use Counseling
Overdose Trends in New York: What the Latest Data Means to SUD Treatment Let’s talk about what’s actually happening on the streets, not just what people tweet about. According to multiple state reports, New York’s overdose landscape has shifted. After years of grim...
by wpx_NYSJM | Jan 29, 2026 | Professional Development
You have probably heard gaming problems framed as a teen thing. Then you meet a 28-year-old who is “tired all the time,” missing work, fighting with a partner, and quietly gaming until 3:00 a.m. most nights. No arrests. No dirty tox. No obvious crisis. Just a...
by wpx_NYSJM | Dec 13, 2025 | Professional Development, Substance Use Counseling
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...
