The Painful Legacy of Rodney King
Rodney King never wanted to become a celebrity, yet reluctantly and regrettably found himself in the glaring spotlight, a victim of police…
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Spirituality and Language
We live in a country that respects and encourages freedom of thought; we share ideas and disagree (hopefully) without being disagreeable. Since…
Substance Abuse and Emerging Adulthood, Part I
My purpose in writing this article is twofold. Firstly, I would like to bring attention to this important time of a young…
Ethics Standards through a Co-Occurring Lens
The new co-occurring disorder professional (CCDP) certificate announced by CCBAC in California this week prompted me to consider unique ethical issues that…
Addiction Counselor Turnover: What’s up?
It’s no secret that our field has seen its fair share of counselor turnover. We’ve all run into it, and personally known…