Counselors, coaches and sober companions help hundreds of thousands of people affected by Addictions and Mental Health issues each year. Learn about the current research and practical counseling tools to improve your skills and provide the best possible services. Counselor Toolbox targets counselors, coaches and companions, but can also provide useful counseling self-help tools for persons struggling with these issues and their loved ones. AllCEUs is an approved counseling continuing education provider for addiction and mental health counselors in most states. Counseling CEUs are available for each episode.
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Counselors, coaches and sober companions help hundreds of thousands of people affected by Addictions and Mental Health issues each year. Learn about the current research and practical counseling tools to improve your skills and provide the best possible services. Counselor Toolbox targets counselors, coaches and companions, but can also provide useful counseling self-help tools for persons struggling with these issues and their loved ones. AllCEUs is an approved counseling continuing education provider for addiction and mental health counselors in most states. Counseling CEUs are available for each episode.
1084 - How Are Nursing Homes Failing Addiction Patients in 2025?
Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes
57 minutes
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1084 - How Are Nursing Homes Failing Addiction Patients in 2025?
00:00 Introduction & Overview
00:16 Defining Post-Acute and Long-Term Care
01:06 Levels and Types of Care Facilities
02:08 Addiction in the General Population
02:58 Hospitalization and Addiction Statistics
04:54 Prevalence of Substance Use Disorders in Care
05:48 Screening for Co-Occurring Issues
07:08 Medication Management Risks
09:02 Self-Administration & Diversion Concerns
12:00 Alcohol Access and Facility Policies
15:00 Unconventional Substance Use Risks
17:01 Vulnerabilities in Care Settings
18:29 Sleep, Circadian Rhythms & Recovery
20:57 Pain and Physical Vulnerabilities
23:06 History of Addiction and Detox Issues
25:09 Interpersonal & Emotional Vulnerabilities
27:13 Self-Esteem, Trauma & Communication
29:07 Emotional Intelligence & Coping
31:10 Cognitive and Organizational Vulnerabilities
34:42 Environmental Risks & Supervision Gaps
36:31 Triggers for Substance Use
39:45 Medication Management, Seeking, & Diversion
43:52 Rehabilitation Setbacks and Grief
47:05 Interpersonal Manipulation & Emotional Distress
49:08 Cognitive Triggers and Facility Management
51:05 Environmental Triggers Unique to Care Settings
52:54 Role of Antipsychotics and Misuse
53:45 Key Takeaways & Strategies for Prevention
55:52 Course Completion & Wrap-Up
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Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes
Counselors, coaches and sober companions help hundreds of thousands of people affected by Addictions and Mental Health issues each year. Learn about the current research and practical counseling tools to improve your skills and provide the best possible services. Counselor Toolbox targets counselors, coaches and companions, but can also provide useful counseling self-help tools for persons struggling with these issues and their loved ones. AllCEUs is an approved counseling continuing education provider for addiction and mental health counselors in most states. Counseling CEUs are available for each episode.
