Cool Hot
Health,
Mental Health
& Chemical Dependency
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Topics beginning with the letter "C"
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Online Cancer Guide
A comprehensive resource providing information on various types
of cancers such as prostrate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer,
skin cancer, throat, blood cancer, brain cancer, bone cancer,
etc. Also information about the causes of these cancers,
symptoms, various treatmentmethods.
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Cancer Information:
Glossary of Cancer Terms
(What all those confusing words mean...)
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Cancer Information Guide:
Information on cancer including most types of cancer such as skin cancer,
bladder cancer, bone cancer, brain cancer etc., with excellent
graphics and expert information on cancer causes, symptoms, risk
factors and treatment procedures.
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Chemotherapy and Beyond--Scott Hamilton’s chemotherapy site offers the latest chemo
information for cancer patients and their families, caregivers and friends.
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Mesothelioma MESOTHELIOMA COMMON
QUESTIONS
What is Mesothelioma? What is peritoneal mesothelioma?
How do you get Mesothelioma? How much exposure does it
take to get the disease? How long does it take after
exposure for the disease to show up? Is there any promising
research or are there promising drugs for mesothelioma?
Where can I find information on living with mesothelioma?
What kinds of other resources are available for people with
mesothelioma? Leading Cancer Links.
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The Mesothelioma Center
is a cancer support website offering the comprehensive and
updated information on asbestos exposure and mesothelioma.
With over 3,000 pages of information, Asbestos.com provides a
complete list of every doctor, and treatment facility in the
U.S.
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[The following three cancer sites are recommended as particularly helpful
by Phil Prudhomme of Tacoma Washington, a counselor and cancer survivor.]
International Myeloma Foundation,
is a good resource for Patient-Family seminars with top experts
in the field.
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation,
in the forefront of developing such drugs as Revlimid and others in the pipeline.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, fighting all
blood cancers including Multiple Myeloma.
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Charity Giving -- rating the charities
Before you contribute to
any charity, check the rating of that charity for honesty and
effectiveness. What percentage of funds raised go to fund raising
cost and how much to programs. How much is the CEO paid each year.
Make sure your giving makes a difference.
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American Institute of Philanthropy
(AIP) is a nationally prominent charity watchdog service whose purpose
is to help donors make informed giving decisions. This web site will provide
you with information about our organization, the charities we rate, and our
method of grading charities.
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BBB Wise Giving Alliance
lists the current Better Business Bureau reports
on charities and other solicting organizations that solicit nationally.
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Charity Navigator, America's premier independent charity evaluator, works to advance a more efficient
and responsive philanthropic marketplace by evaluating the financial health
of America's largest charities.
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addiction technology transfer center attc
northwestern frontier
FUNDED BY CENTER FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
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Alcohol: Problems and Solutions
The host of this web site is David J. Hanson, Ph.D.,
Professor of Sociology at the State University of New York
at Potsdam.
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Adult Children of Alcoholics: a 12-step program of men and women from
alcoholic or other drug-affected homes seeking solutions to
their problems.
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Al-Anon and Alateen: for the
family and friends of alcoholics.
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Alcoholics Anonymous: Web site of the organization developed
and conducted by alcoholics to help themselves attain and
retain sobriety.
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American Council for Drug Education: provides drug-prevention,
alcohol-prevention and educational materials and programs.
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Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse Le Centre canadien de lutte contre
l’alcoolisme et les toxicomanies (CCLAT) est l’organisme
national canadien de renseignements sur les toxicomanies.
The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) is Canada’s
national addictions agency. Our mission is to provide
objective, evidence-based information and advice that will
help reduce the health, social and economic harm associated
with substance abuse and addictions.
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Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America: weekly updates about public policy,
membership and training activities
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Illegal Drugs--how they affect the body and the brain |
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Join Together: Communities working together to reduce
substance abuse and gun violence.
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Mental Health and
Substance Abuse Links King County
Mental Health, Chemical Abuse & Dependency Services Division
(MHCADSD) links to external web sites in the hope that users
will find useful reference material on mental health/chemical abuse related subjects.
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MyAddiction.com: Your Online Addiction and Recovery
Resource
11/18/07 day review.
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Narcotics Anonymous: a community-based association of
recovering drug addicts.
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National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors: examines alcohol and other drug-related
issues.
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National
Counsel on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc: Founded in 1944 by Marty Mann, the first
woman to find long-term sobriety in Alcoholics Anonymous,
the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.
(NCADD) provides education, information, help and hope to
the public.
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National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: biomedical and behavioral research on the
causes, consequences, treatment and prevention of alcoholism
and alcohol-related problems. Publications in both English
and Spanish.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse Index of Online Publications
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Partnership for a Drug-Free America a nonprofit coalition of communication,
health, medical and educational professionals working to
reduce illicit drug use and help people live healthy,
drug-free lives.
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Peer Education Network: University student peer education groups
focusing on alcohol abuse.
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SAMHSA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Alcoholism and Addiction
Substance Abuse Treatment Locator
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SEATTLE AREA ALCOHOL / DRUG HOTLINES and TREATMENT
RESOURCES:
Compiled by
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute,
University of Washington
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Thousands of Alcoholism and Addiction Resources--SoberRecovery.com hundreds of resources for addiction treatment and alcoholism
treatment centers in the U.S., Canada, and Overseas. Opiate
and prescription pill detox clinics using Suboxone and
Subutex, medically-managed detoxification, and we offer help
and information for heroin, cocaine, alcohol, and crystal
meth rehab treatment programs. Residential, Day-Treatment,
Outpatient and both 12 Step Programs or 12 Step
Alternatives. There are troubled teen programs and schools
for teenagers struggling with early addiction.
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Working Partners for an Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace: US Department of Labor, specializing in
workplace-related alcohol and drug information.
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(See also
Clean and Sober Activities, below)
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CHILDREN
dealing with tragic events or terrorism
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Child Support at a Crossroads:
When the Real World Intrudes Upon
Academics and Advocates," by Ronald K. Henry, Family Law
Quarterly, Vol. 33 No. 1 1999, 1999 Child Support Symposium.
Question: Are deadbeats born or made by a system that creates
impossible burdens?
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Outdoor Sports--
Visitor's Guide to the Greater Seattle Area
Cascade Bicycle Club
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Inside information on the best travel routes and gear, safe riding tips, etc. -- sign up with the
Bike Buddy Program, a service co-sponsored by Metro and the Bicycle Alliance of Washington. For more information, follow the "buddy" link.
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Explore the
Northwest Outdoors:
information on hiking, biking, camping,
paddling, snow sports, outdoors and recreation events.
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Folk Dance Classes vigorous exercise set to music.
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Oxford House:
Clean & sober housing for alcoholics and addicts in recovery.
National Directory or
Oxford Houses of Washington State
(a pdf file).
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Seattle Mountaineers Club
The Mountaineers Activities and Classes--
Alpine Scrambling, Backpacking, Basic Climbing, Bicycle Maintenance, Dance, Hiking, Mountaineering Oriented First Aid, Naturalists, NW Environmental Issues, Photography, Navigation, Sailing, Sea Kayaking, The Mountaineers Singles, Whitewater Kayaking, Wilderness Travel,
Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding.
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Patterns of Codependency. What is Codependency?
Characteristics of Codependent People. Signs and Symptoms of
Codependency--care taking, low self-worth, repression, obsession, controlling,
denial, dependency, poor communication, weak boundaries, lack of trust, anger,
sex problems. |
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HIPAA Technical Assistance hotline:
(call toll free) 1-866-447-2284
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HIPAA:
The Office for Civil Rights enforces the HIPAA Privacy Rule,
which protects the privacy of individually identifiable health
information.
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Federal Alcohol and other Drug
Confidentiality Regulations:
42 CFR Part 2. It is important to
recognize that the federal substance abuse confidentiality
regulations are NOT superseded by HIPAA. See SAMHSA report,
"The Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records
Regulation and the HIPAA Privacy Rule: Implications for
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Programs."
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HIV Resource Guide:
"Protecting Health Information Privacy and Complying with Federal
Regulations:
A Resource Guide for HIV Services Providers and the Health
Resources and Services Administration's HIV/AIDS Bureau Staff.
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Research Guidelines:
HHS: the HIPAA Privacy Rule and Research web site.
This Web site has been developed to provide the research community
with information about the HIPAA Privacy Rule and
how it might affect research.
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When is a practitioner a "covered entity"?
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Apply for a
National Provider Identifier number, if you are a covered entity.
The first page explains what information is needed and gives you
an opportunity to get it together. When ready to continue,
click on the button at the bottom of the page marked, "Begin
Application Form."
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Counselor Questions: CounselingSeattle.com's
information for
counselors who are new to Washington State or new to the
counseling profession.
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Community Resources On-Line Western Washington
CRISIS CLINIC
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Washington State Department of Health--
Counselor Programs
http://www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/Professions/hpqalinks.htm (360) 236-4701.
Provider Credential Search:
Search database for applicant's and credential holders
using either a credential number or by individual's name.
Requirements for becoming licensed or certified as a counselor:
Information about the laws and procedures governing the practice of counseling.
Chemical Dependency Professional
Hypnotherapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Registered Counselor
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Psychotherapy Finances & Managed Care Strategies
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What is a counselor? U.S. Department of Labor,
Bureau of Labor Statistics information: Nature of the work,
working conditions, employment, training, other qualifications,
and advancement, job outlook, earnings, related occupations and
sources of additional information.
Definition
of counseling in Washington State Law: RCW 18.19.020 Definitions.
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State,
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