Are You a Good Therapist?
So you've decided to go to therapy. You're not alone: 10 million Americans receive psychotherapy every year. And there's a good reason...
New Tier Structure and Courses set for 2016!
To start the new year ACCSA will be releasing a new Tier Structure, introducing the first new packages aimed at addiction professionals...
BAPSA Stamp of Approval for ACCSA
ACCSA has been given a stamp of approval by the Board of Addiction Professionals South Africa. BAPSA promotes addiction education in...
Alternatives to 12-Step Recovery
If clients are looking for alternatives to 12-step recovery programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or one of the 12-step spin-offs,...
12 Step Recovery
Whether you’re in early or advanced recovery, you may decide to seek ongoing support through a 12-step program. Alcoholics Anonymous...
Why Psychiatrists Don’t Like To Treat Addicts
Of all the conditions that psychiatrists face (almost) daily in their practice, addictive illness is easily among the most common. There...
Growing up in Addiction Recovery
Before they’re even born, most parents have a vision for their children. We picture them as grown adults, making their own way in the...
Can a drug addict drink alcohol?
When an addict enters recovery for drug addiction, one of the most common problems they face is when they are told they will have to give...
Exploring Recovery and Relapse
People learn almost everything as a result of trial and error. We decide we want to do something, get some training or instruction, and...
25 Celebrities who have struggled with and overcome addiction
After some of the recent tragic losses of celebrities to addiction, stars like Philip Seymour Hoffman, Heath Ledger, Robin Williams and...