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TAP 21 A
New TIP 52: Clinical Supervision in AOD
Medications 2008 - What Every Counselor Should Know

New Course Utilizes New TIP: Clinical Supervision in AOD - See Calender for schedules


SAMHSA ANNOUNCES: Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor

Clinical supervision has become the cornerstone of quality improvement in the substance abuse treatment field. In addition to providing a bridge between the classroom and the clinic, clinical supervision improves client care, develops the professionalism of clinical personnel, and imparts and maintains ethical standards in the field. Organized into three parts, TIP 52: Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor presents basic information about clinical supervision:

Download TIP 52: Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor


Pharmocology: What Every Counselor Should Know.


Psychotherapeutic Medications 2008
• Generic and Brand Medication Names
• Purpose
• Usual Dose and Frequency
• Potential Side Effects
• Emergency Conditions
• Cautions
• Addiction Treatment Medications for
Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs


New Course: Clinical Supervision in AOD


COMPETENCIES FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CLINICAL SUPERVISORS
Technical Assistance Publication (TAP) Series
21-A


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The SAMHSA Health Information Network (SHIN) includes the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) and the National Mental Health Information Center (NMHIC) . SHIN connects the behavioral health workforce and the general public to the latest information on the prevention and treatment of mental and substance use disorders

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The Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs is responsible for administering prevention, treatment, and recovery services for alcohol and drug abuse and problem gambling.

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CAARR
CAARR is a non-profit membership organization which serves as the principle voice for social model recovery programs throughout California. Its members include: recovery homes, sober living environments, neighborhood recovery centers and social detoxification programs. Services to members include advocacy for social model programs at the federal, state and local levels of government, as well as in the community
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CADAAC
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Breining Institute
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