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by Caroline Ridout Stewart, LCSW Let me explain this: I am a bleeding-heart liberal who strongly advocates for civil rights. I donate…
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Craving and Relapse Prevention
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Sex’s Paramount Effect in Co-Occurring Disorders
CCAPP’s 7th Annual Conference kicked off its four-day adventure with the phenomenal Dr. Rob Weiss, PhD, LCSW, as the keynote speaker. Dr.…
An Emerging Science that is Bringing Breakthrough Discoveries in Treating Addiction
By Pete Nielsen, President and CEO of CCAPP Rolling onto our second day for CCAPP’s 7th Annual Conference, brings our keynote speaker…
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Changing Systemic Discrimination for Behavioral Health Disorders
For too long individuals with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders (SUD) have struggled with pervasive issues of stigma and discrimination that…
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020, and is the third substantial…
Can You Trust Preliminary Alcohol Screening Devices?
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