Holistic and alternative medicines have been gaining popularity in recent years. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, approximately 38 percent of adults (about 4 in 10) [...]
The opioid epidemic is something that has essentially plagued the United States and is a huge problem in Colorado in particular. Overdose rates are higher than ever and people are [...]
Walmart has unveiled a new program that would work to limit the access patients have to prescription opioids. This program is designed to allow people to dispose of their unused [...]
There was a time in the not too distant past when drugs like OxyContin were considered wonder drugs designed to help people in severe pain live a normal life. These [...]
Many people who become addicted to drugs and alcohol are also found to have some type of mental illness. In fact, this relationship is so strong, that many experts [...]
Each day, 90 people die in this country as the result of an opioid overdose. Since 2012, the state of Colorado has been waging war on this crisis. The Colorado [...]
In just a little while, 2017 will be over and it will be time to start a new year. Whatever you have planned for this New Year, Odyssey Training Center [...]
Nearly 21% of all students in American schools say they have been bullied at one time or another. Studies show that only about 36% of the kids who are bullied [...]
Many studies have shown that recovering addicts that give back to their community are far less likely to relapse. Giving back to people in need is a great way to [...]
“You are what you eat,” is a saying most of us are familiar with. Most people have heard this adage a thousand times, but never realize just how true [...]
Did you realize that nearly 21.5 million Americans are waging a battle with substance abuse right now? Each year, drug abuse and addiction costs this country around $200 billion in [...]
The main goal the team at Odyssey Training Center has is providing future counselors with the tools they need to adequately treat patients. The counselors who graduate from our program [...]
One of the most hotly debated topics in the world of medicine involves medical marijuana. There are a number of people on both sides of this debate that make very [...]
Dealing with the stress that comes with having a loved one who is an addict can be overwhelming at times. Some people ignore this problem in hopes it will [...]
Being a parent is one of the most important jobs you will have in your life. Making sure your children are informed about the risks that will confront them as [...]
As the healthcare debate looms large over the country right now, there are many people who are fearful of what will happen to addiction treatment if Obamacare is repealed. Many [...]
Choosing the right career path is not easy. You will need to think about what you are passionate about and what job will best suit the type of lifestyle you [...]
Staying sober is an ongoing struggle, which is why addicts will have to remove all the temptations that may trigger them to use. For some people in recovery, the summer [...]
The process to get your professional counseling certification/licensure can be a difficult one. All states require professional counselors to go through a certification/licensing process but it can differ from state [...]
What is Continuing Professional Development? According to DORA, “Continuing Professional Development is the ability of a Certified Addiction and Licensed Addiction Counselor to learn, integrate and apply the knowledge, skill, [...]
Get to know Thea Wessel, a Licensed Addiction Counselor, has a masters in Forensic Psychology, and is a member of the Colorado Association of Addiction Professionals. Thea, a mother of [...]
Addiction can quickly and unexpectedly overwhelm someone’s entire life. Friends and family become easily aware of their loved one’s situation, and you may become aware of the overwhelming demand your [...]
Addiction counselors come from all different backgrounds with all different qualifications. At the Odyssey Center, we see students straight out of high school and those seeking their Ph.D. As you [...]
Trainspotting and T2: Trainspotting are films about drug addiction, recovery, friendship, sexual desires and harsh comedy. Throughout both films, Mark Renton (played by Ewan McGregor) and his friends struggle with [...]
CAC training classes are structured to meet student needs. Here are some key points as to how CAC training puts its students first: PRACTICALITY Each class is designed to be [...]
Movies have had a huge role in the lessons we learn throughout life. These lessons can be applied to our friendships, relationships, work, etc. We want to take a look [...]
About Mason: I’m Denver native and have been working in the mental health treatment filed since 1992. From locked forensic psychiatric facilities to private practice, I’ve worked at all levels [...]
Odyssey Training Center recently rolled out a new class, “Gender Awareness and Responsiveness,” taught by our newest trainer, Sorin Thomas LAC, LPC. Sorin is a queer and non-binary transgender Licensed [...]
Many people entering the addiction counseling field don’t know there are many different levels of Certified Addiction Counseling. The Odyssey Training Center is proud to offer all CAC courses currently [...]
Get to know Sorin Thomas, a Licensed Addiction Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor, and the Executive Director at queer* (Queer Asterisk). Sorin has recently partnered with us at the Odyssey [...]