Counselor - The Magazine for Addiction & Behavioral Health Professionals

Counselor - The Magazine for Addiction & Behavioral Health Professionals Counselor features in-depth coverage of the latest research and news about mental health, behavioral health, counseling, addiction and recovery.

Serving the addiction and behavioral health field since 1975, Counselor: The Magazine for Addiction & Behavioral Health Professionals is a national, peer-reviewed publication that blends the in-depth information often found in journals with the ease-of-read and style of a magazine. The magazine has a circulation of 40,000+ addiction treatment professionals – including psychologists, psychiatrists,

counselors, criminal justice personnel, nurses, clinical supervisors, social workers, and mental health counselors.

Since the increase in prescription opioid supply in the 1990s, the United States has grappled with a staggering rise in ...
05/27/2026

Since the increase in prescription opioid supply in the 1990s, the United States has grappled with a staggering rise in opioid-related overdose deaths.

In Volume 24, Issue 4's 'Overdose Safety Planning: A New Approach to the Opioid Epidemic', the authors write about how research should keep up with trends to evaluate how overdose safety planning functions, as well as forging partnerships across industries.

Subscribers can read it at the link in the comments.

Professionals in the field of addiction depend on Counselor to sharpen their clinical skills and fine-tune their critica...
05/27/2026

Professionals in the field of addiction depend on Counselor to sharpen their clinical skills and fine-tune their critical thinking.

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As cyber attacks escalate and as healthcare data becomes increasingly valuable on the dark web, behavioral health profes...
05/27/2026

As cyber attacks escalate and as healthcare data becomes increasingly valuable on the dark web, behavioral health professionals need to prioritize the security and privacy of the information shared between them and their patients.

Dave Martin's 'Securing Patient Data: Best Practices for Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment Professionals', the Industry Insider for Volume 24, Issue 4, covers the basics.

Subscribers can read it at the link in the comments.

The mental health field is made up of numerous overlapping but distinct professions. Though these professions share simi...
05/26/2026

The mental health field is made up of numerous overlapping but distinct professions. Though these professions share similar goals and employ similar techniques, they often appear indistinguishable to the casual observer.

In Volume 24, Issue 4's 'Forensic Evaluators: Their History and Their Role in the Industry' Norman and Valerie Hoffman writes how forensic mental health evaluation offers a viable career path with financial benefits that are independent of third-party reimbursement and HMO restrictions.

Subscribers can read it at the link in the comments.

Earn up to 18 CEs (including ethics) at this year's Multicultural Conference from CCAPP! On July 17-19 in Bakersfield, i...
05/26/2026

Earn up to 18 CEs (including ethics) at this year's Multicultural Conference from CCAPP!

On July 17-19 in Bakersfield, immerse yourself in multicultural competencies in treating persons with substance use disorders.

Experts in diverse populations will bring the latest research and education to you. Free powwow and drag show!

More information, including registration, at the link in the comments.

Learn the background and foundations to the Inclusive Recovery Cities model in Volume 24, Issue 4. David Best (with the ...
05/26/2026

Learn the background and foundations to the Inclusive Recovery Cities model in Volume 24, Issue 4.

David Best (with the help of a few other authors) wrote about 'Creating Inclusive Recovery Cities'. It covers the difference in how recovery grows and spreads in different parts of the world.

Subscribers can read it at the link in the comments.

There is an obvious staffing problem in the substance use disorder industry. In Volume 24, Issue 4's 'Are You Training Y...
05/25/2026

There is an obvious staffing problem in the substance use disorder industry.

In Volume 24, Issue 4's 'Are You Training Your Staff for Their Next Job? Retaining Your Clinical Workforce', Jeffrey Quamme writes on how can you retain your employees and what makes someone leave.

Subscribers can read it at the link in the comments.

Free Webinar!Gain practical, actionable tools to enhance accuracy, reduce write-offs, and ensure proper payment for the ...
05/25/2026

Free Webinar!

Gain practical, actionable tools to enhance accuracy, reduce write-offs, and ensure proper payment for the services your organization provides.

Join our partner the National Behavioral Health Association of Providers on June 24 for 'Navigating Insurance Denials', brought to you by Jane.

This webinar is designed for billing teams, clinicians, administrators, revenue-cycle specialists, and anyone involved in the insurance or reimbursement process.

Those who attend live will receive the C-ATM course 'Addiction Treatment Marketing Part I' for free, a $120 value.

More information (and register) at the link in the comments.

From screening to consultation, we need to define what a counselor’s work entails. John Herdman's CCAPP column in Volume...
05/25/2026

From screening to consultation, we need to define what a counselor’s work entails.

John Herdman's CCAPP column in Volume 24, Issue 4 discusses the knowledge, skills, and ethical standards that are required to perform those tasks effectively.

Subscribers can read 'Bridging the Gap: A Practical Crosswalk Between the 12 Core Functions and the 12 Core Competencies in Substance Use Counseling' at the link in the comments.

Members of the LGBTQ+ community frequently confront distinct mental health challenges stemming from societal prejudice, ...
05/24/2026

Members of the LGBTQ+ community frequently confront distinct mental health challenges stemming from societal prejudice, discrimination, and the pursuit of acceptance in many cultures.

Kristina Padilla's NLRC column for Volume 24, Issue 4, 'Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in the LGBTQ+ Community: Challenges, Support, and Destigmatization', seeks to illuminate the particular mental health issues encountered by LGBTQ+ individuals and underscore the significance of fostering mental well-being within this demographic.

Subscribers can read it at the link in the comments.

Many crimes are committed by individuals with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), and ASPD and substance use disorde...
05/24/2026

Many crimes are committed by individuals with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), and ASPD and substance use disorders (SUDs) can be a deadly combination.

Subscribers can read about this connection in Volume 20, Issue 6 of Counselor.

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