8 Essential Books on Addiction and Recovery | The Fix

8 Essential Books on Addiction and Recovery | The Fix: Addiction recovery books have been fundamental to my recovery from substance use disorder, codependency, mental illness, and complex PTSD.

How Climate Change Affects Mental Health and Addiction | The Fix

How Climate Change Affects Mental Health and Addiction | The Fix: In the context of climate change, mental health and addiction services must be an integral part of the preparation for catastrophic events such as Hurricane Michael.

My Experience with Gabapentin Withdrawal | The Fix

My Experience with Gabapentin Withdrawal | The Fix: My gabapentin withdrawal symptoms included vertigo from the moment I woke up until about midday, hot flashes that rivaled menopause, daily migraines, and what I prefer to just call intestinal distress.

December 6, 2018 Get 10% Off NAADAC Books and Swag during the NAADAC Bookstore Holiday Sale! Happy Holidays from NAADAC! To thank you for being a subscriber, NAADAC is offering you 10% off any item at the NAADAC Bookstore this holiday season. In addition to books and independent study courses, NAADAC apparel and gifts are available for purchase! Enter "HO10" at checkout to take advantage of this holiday discount. Sale ends December 31st. Visit the NAADAC Bookstore and find the perfect gifts for the addiction professionals in your life, like: Basics of Addiction Counseling Desk Reference This three-volume set has aided many addiction professionals in attaining their state and national credentials. The Desk Reference is used as a quick reference tool for various situations that arise throughout addiction professional careers, and as a college/university text for classes such as Addiction 101, Addiction Overview, and other addiction-related course work. NAADAC Tumbler Stay hydrated & spill-free with the NAADAC plastic tumbler. It’s easy to clean and fits in your car’s cupholder! Integrating Treatment for Co-occurring Disorders Newly updated in June 2018, this skill-based training manual will help addiction counselors improve their ability to assist clients who have co-occurring disorders, within their scope of practice.  NAADAC Portfolio The person who’s organized and in charge is the one usually holding the clipboard. Be that person with the NAADAC portfolio’s padded front and back protective layer, reinforced soft plastic spine, and interior pocket. The Addiction Professional's Guide to Screening, Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment This 175-page skill-based training program brings together the tools that addiction professionals need to screen clients for unhealthy drinking, deliver effective brief counseling, refer to other specialists, and provide successful case management & follow-up. …and much more! Check out the bookstore for a complete selection of our apparel & gifts, along with NAADAC’s selection of books and independent study courses. Not a NAADAC member? Join today. NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals 44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 301, Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703.741.7686 / 800.548.0497 Send to Friend |  | Subscribe |

The Addict’s Mom has set the date to interview David Sheff Wed December 19th. We are offering a unique opport.unity for a special invite to sit in on the interview for those who purchase our newest tee-shirt. So many moms have shared their connection with David’s story as he struggled to help his son Nic. So in tribute The Addict’s Mom presents our “Beautiful Child” shirts; which pay respect to David Sheff’s new movie “Beautiful Boy”, adapted from his 2008 book of the same title. Whether you have a Beautiful Boy or a Beautiful Girl, you can show the world that you believe them to be the heartbeat of your life. If you want to attend please send an email to TAM1SPV@gmail.com with a screenshot of your purchase attached, to be added to the list of those who will be invited to this interview. *We have no details to share yet, except that Mr. Sheff has agreed to participate. TAM holds no responsibility if his schedule changes, and we have to reschedule to a later date. Link to Beautiful Boy Shirt: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/my-beautiful-child?fbclid=IwAR1q2kvmipBTeqj6XoVUKxup7ZgNw0jhasNnplvU25pXtwmpDVKmXOfGkKk Link to Beautiful Girl Shirt: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/my-beautiful-girl?fbclid=IwAR2Voy07N_i0uhbh8-tinBvcI8G4Cv_4gdZDdKjOmurVPl5UzM92PdBJs0Q **Make sure you're on the correct link before purchasing.

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How Do I Deal with the Emotional Rollercoaster of My Child’s Addiction? When your child is struggling with drugs or alcohol, it can be surprising and overwhelming just how much your emotions can vary minute to minute or day to day. One moment you can be completely sad. But perhaps the next moment you can find a glimmer of hope for improvement. Those emotions can quickly turn to anger, frustration, hopelessness. How do you deal with all of this and still keep a level head to be able to help your child? It’s completely normal to be going through all of these emotions. But it’s important to learn how to accept and manage them, in order to be your best, helpful, most supportive self. Watch Helpline Specialist Karla explain how you can cope: Watch Video   DONATE Parent Toll-Free Helpline: 1-855-DRUGFREE drugfree.org © Partnership for Drug-Free Kids 352 Park Ave South | 9th Floor | New York, NY 10010   privacy policy