Substance use disorders damage the brain – we know that. But lately, we’re seeing headlines claiming that mindfulness can reverse the damage from SUDs. Is it true? Should we all jump on the mindfulness bandwagon? Shedding Light on Mindfulness While “mindfulness” can seem like just another buzzword, that doesn’t mean we should write it off.…
Category: SUD Treatment
What Drug Traffickers Don’t Want You To Know About Fentanyl
The synthetic opioid fentanyl has taken this country by storm, with no community left unharmed. It has surpassed all other drugs in prevalence. According to Millennium Health, it was the drug most often detected in urinalysis test results from substance use disorder treatment settings in 2022. Fentanyl Is More Lucrative for Dealers The cartels reap…
What it takes to be an SUDP
What does it take to be an SUDP? The Straightforward Answer According to the Washington State Department of Health website, a Substance Use Disorder Professional certification requires completion of an associate degree with at least 30 college credits of substance use disorder related classes and 2,500 hours of counseling under supervision, or a bachelor’s degree…
What Second Chances Mean to Libby McCaskey, SUDP
Second chances are important to Libby McCaskey – WSTC’s SUDP telehealth counselor. “I was born with congenital heart disease,” she explains. “I knew from a very young age that life is short, and I may not live a long time. God gave me a second chance at life, and I want to honor that by…
