Table of Contents
February: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Sample/Suggested Features
- Equity in Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment
- Cultural Humility in Clinical Practice
- Addressing Disparities in Behavioral Health Outcomes
- Multicomponent Continuing Care Discharge Plans
April: Special Issue – Adolescents & Young Adults
Sample/Suggested Features
- Adolescents and Digital Influence (Social Media, Pornography, etc.)
- The Psychological Toxicity of Modern Adolescence
- Strengthening the True Self in Adolescents and Young Adults
- Results from an SBIRT Randomized Trial in Pediatrics
June: LGBTQIA+
Sample/Suggested Features
- Affirming Care in Substance Use Disorder Treatment
- Minority Stress and Its Impact on Recovery
- Building Recovery Capital in LGBTQIA+ Communities
- Interpersonal Styles, Peer Relationships, and Outcomes in Residential SUD Treatment
August: Harm Reduction
Sample/Suggested Features
- The Role of Harm Reduction in Modern Treatment Systems
- Innovations in Community-Based Harm Reduction
- Narrative Approaches to Trauma and Substance Use (PTSD lens)
- A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Mobile Health Intervention to Support Recovery from Alcohol Use Disorders
October: Special Issue – Recovery
Sample/Suggested Features
- Pathways of Recovery: Beyond Abstinence Models
- Recovery Capital and Long-Term Stability
- Family Systems and Recovery Support
- Integrating Intimate Partner Violence and Parenting Interventions into Residential SUD Treatment for Fathers
December: Justice Involved
Sample/Suggested Features
- Substance Use Treatment in Jails and Prisons
- Reentry Challenges and Continuity of Care
- Ethical Considerations in Justice-Involved Treatment Settings
- Research on Criminal Justice Populations and SUD Outcomes
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About Me
Larry Hearn is a seasoned SUD counselor, licensed Religious Science Practitioner, and a committed advocate for healing and personal transformation. Armed with a Social Model Studies Certificate from the CCAPP Academy (formerly known as the CAARR Institute), education from Modesto Junior College, and certification from CCAPP, Larry boasts a robust 24-year background in addiction counseling. As a member of the California Coalition of Certifying Organizations (CCCO), he played an active role in shaping the California Code of Ethics and Sanctions Matrix.
Larry currently serves as Supervising Editor for Counselor Magazine and Media & Infrastructure Manager for the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), where he combines his clinical insight with media and educational strategy to uplift the profession and support the workforce.
His passion extends to facilitating treatment and education groups, grief circles, and individual counseling, creating a secure and supportive environment for individuals to navigate recovery, grief, and emotional trauma. He enjoys training and mentoring SUD counselors. In his capacity as a licensed Religious Science Practitioner, he seamlessly integrates therapeutic and spiritual modalities, guiding individuals on a journey toward enduring recovery and inner peace. Beyond addiction counseling, Larry underscores the significance of grief healing and personal growth in his compassionate approach.
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