Getting Loved Ones to Accept Help: The Community Reinforcement Approach
Research in the United States shows that reluctance to enter treatment is a common issue, with fewer than 10-20% of those diagnosed with SUD entering treatment (Tucker & King, 1999). Further, [...]
What You Need to Know About Teen ATOD Use in Nevada
“The behavioral risk taking that occurs during adolescence can profoundly impact immediate and long-term health outcomes” (Clements-Nolle & Rivera, 2013). Introduction The 2019 [...]
Why Does National Prevention Week Occur in May?
Since May immediately precedes the beginning of summer, it is a good time for parents, schools, communities, and behavioral health professionals to focus on prevention. and is an [...]
Problem Gambling Awareness Month 2019: Tips for Behavioral Health Professionals
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). This grassroots campaign encourages Affiliate Members of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), organizational and individual members, [...]
Integrated Opioid Treatment and Recovery Centers (IOTRCs) – No Wrong Door
Integrated Opioid Treatment and Recovery Centers (IOTRCs) – No Wrong Door Individuals with an opioid use disorder (OUD) have high rates of co-occurring medical and psychiatric [...]
