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CAADE’s ACCBC is continuing to answer your calls, respond to emails, and process your registration, and certification applications. We will be taking care of your needs during this crisis. Our office will be functioning as usual with the exception of walk-ins. 

5230 Clark Ave, Suite 1
Lakewood, CA 90712
Phone : 1-800-991-2997
Office Hours : Monday through Thursday 8am to 2pm
Walk In Hours : Discontinued during COVID-19 restrictive status
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Addiction Recovery in the Time of Coronavirus
By  Amy Dresner  03/26/20
Isolation is the breeding ground not just for loneliness but for depression and negative thoughts to take over like some evil dictator.
Recovery and Sobriety During the Pandemic
By  Kerry Neville  03/15/20
Many 12-step meetings have been temporarily suspended and the list of “No’s” and “Suggested No’s” can seem overwhelming, even to those who are not in recovery. Read on for some practical solutions to help you stay sober during this time.
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Data Doctors: Tips on how to use video conference services like Zoom safely
Ken Colburn, April 3, 2020, 8:53 AM
Zoom-bombing
One of the most common problems with the Zoom platform is from uninvited attendees that disrupt the video chat with a variety of antics – a.k.a. Zoom-bombing.
It’s a form of photobombing, as trolls post vulgar comments, pornographic images, and racist epithets to unsuspecting users, usually in a large gathering.
Zoom-bombing has caused many online gatherings to shut down, as new users don’t understand how to securely host a meeting. The very thing that’s made Zoom so popular – its ease of use – is also what made it very easy for those with little experience to be exploited.
Many hosts made the mistake of publishing their meeting link on social media or other public methods that made it easy for pranksters to crash the party.
Number of people entering local addiction recovery program double amid coronavirus pandemic
News  NEWS  | April 5, 2020, Derek Maiolo    SteamboatPilot.com
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — A Steamboat Springs-based addiction treatment center doubled the number of people in its recovery programs in March, despite the limitations imposed by public health orders. 
The addiction center has accepted 11 people into some form of treatment, according to Executive Director Nancy Beste. That treatment ranges from mediation-assisted programs to group therapy. 
Health and addiction experts have worried the weeks of social isolation, which is a way to stop the spread of COVID-19,  may exacerbate addiction disorders  as well as incidents of domestic violence. 
A Must For Millions, Zoom Has A Dark Side — And An FBI Warning
03-31-20 | BY  EDDIE CAPPARUCCI
Coronavirus Isolation May Increase Risk of Addiction Relapse
Everything seems to be shutting down and people are locking down as the Coronavirus spreads and government officials look to contain the disease. You can’t argue with the cautious methods being taken. But for individuals who struggle with, or recently have obtained sobriety from addictive behaviors, being confided at home could increase the risk for relapse. Why? Several reasons.
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CAADE Newsletter is a general dissemination of information for addiction professionals. We seek to inform the community by posting upcoming events, addiction related articles, and recommendations for scholastic excellence. CAADE does not necessarily endorse the opinions or views put forth in these articles, neither guarantees the accuracy of the information provided by external sources/links nor accepts responsibility or liability for any consequences arising from the use of such data.