Nick Roes

Nick Roes, born Nicholas A. Roes on December 26, 1952 in Jersey City, NJ is an American author, teacher and educator in the field of addiction and substance abuse.
Roes is a member of the American Counseling Association, the Association for Addiction Professionals of New York, and the International Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors as well as a member of Mensa. He authored several books including Solutions for the “Treatment-Resistant” Addicted Client, Helping Children Watch TV, and ten editions of America’s Lowest Cost Colleges.
Roes, among others like William Richard Miller, brought research-informed insights to those working in the addictions field with work focused on challenging the then-prevailing notions about client 'resistance'. Roes appeared on Good Morning America, Donahue (1995), and Attitudes on topics related to his books.
Education
Roes graduated from the University of Bridgeport, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in secondary education/social studies in 1974, and Master of Arts degree in urban/suburban administration in 1983 and received his Ph.D from Westbrook University in 1997. Roes married Nancy Bennett on November 26, 1977.
Career
Before the development of reliable methods for evaluating substance abuse treatment, confrontational strategies had come in to use in individual, group, and family addiction counseling. This started with voluntary, peer-based communities, such as Alcoholics Anonymous and other twelve-step programs, then extended to professional relationships where substance abuse clients were treated disrespectfully. No clinical trials have ever shown confrontational approaches to be effective.
Roes authored several books numerous articles on addiction, including a magazine column, Road to Recovery, which appeared in each issue of Addiction Professional magazine, the official publication of NAADAC. He taught at Brown University online and Marist College.
Upon retirement Roes began a second career as a poet, artist and musician.
Awards and honors
* College Guide Best Seller List, Library Journal, September 1, 1991.
* Certificate of Recognition from New York State for “…dedicated service to the addiction field…outstanding leadership…extensive efforts to address the healthcare needs of women and children…” July 21, 2002 .
* Association of Addiction Professionals of NY State “Outstanding Chemical Dependency Professional, 2005.
* Recognized with the designation “Fellow” by the American Psychotherapy Association, 2005.
* Appointed to the Sullivan County Community Services Board, July 21, 2002
* The New York State Senate passed a resolution recognizing Roes for his contributions as a health care provider and an author. On March 31, 2015.
* Awarded a Certificate of Recognition by the NY State Assembly.  On September 26, 2015.
* Received an appointment to the Orange County Community Services Board, 2018.
* Certified by the International Academy of Behavioral Medicine as a Diplomate in Professional Counseling.
* Artwork is on permanent display at the Sullivan County Government Center in Monticello, NY.
Books
* Solutions for the "Treatment-Resistant" Addicted Client: Therapeutic Techniques for Engaging Difficult Clients. Haworth Press (New York, NY), 2001.
* Helping Children Watch TV. Teacher Update, 1980, NAR Publications (Barryville, NY), 1992.
* America's Lowest Cost Colleges. Freundlich Books (New York, NY), 1985, 10th edition, NAR Publications (Barryville, NY), 1997.
* Gambling for Fun. Brandon Books (New York, NY), 1988.
* (With Monique E. Dubacher) Pick-Your-Own Farms: A Comprehensive Guide to Over 3,000 Farms Where You Can "Pick-Your-Own" Fruits and Vegetables. NAR Publications (Barryville, NY), 1990.
Other published work (partial list)
Articles & columns
* "Road to Recovery" column in Addiction Professional. Contributor to magazines, including Arizona, Counselor, National Council, COMMERCE, and others.
* "Investment Column," syndicated by NAR Publications
* "Wall Street Casino," a column in Gambling Times
* Meeting the Challenge of “Hopeless” Clients, COUNSELOR® magazine, pp. 24-27. April 2003.
* Breaking Your Own Rules, COUNSELOR magazine, pp. 46-51. August 2003.
* The Rules of Self-Disclosure, COUNSELOR magazine, pp. 26-28. December 2004.
* Depression 101 for Addiction Counselors. Addiction Professional. January 1, 2006.
* Identify the Belief System That Impedes Change. Addiction Professional. May 1, 2006.
*Keeping Choices in the Clients' Hands. Addiction Professional. November 1, 2006.
*Balancing Disclosure and the Client Relationship. Addiction Professional. November 1, 2006.
*Avoid Misinterpretations Regarding Culture. Addiction Professional. September 1, 2007.
*Seek A Balanced Approach to Medications. Addiction Professional, November 1, 2007.
* Assisting Clients Spiritual Growth. Addiction Professional. March, 1, 2007.
* When Anger Complicates Recovery. Addiction Professional. November 1, 2007.
* Change Model Also Works for Professionals. Addiction Professional. January 1, 2007.
* Embrace the Angry Young Man. Addiction Professional. September 1, 2008.
* How To Be Culturally Insensitive: Common Mistakes Clinicians Make, NATIONAL COUNCIL magazine, pg. 3., January 2008.
*When Anxiety and Addiction Intersect. Addiction Professional, April 1, 2008.
*Get on the Same Page with Regulators. Addiction Professional. January 1, 2008.
*Calm the Discord Between Research and Practitioners. Addiction Professional. July 1, 2009.
*The Latest in Motivational Interviewing. Addiction Professional. September 1, 2009.
*No Single Path To Addressing Trauma. Addiction Professional. November 1, 2010.
*Three Groups Must Jointly Develop the Workforce. Addiction Professional. July 1, 2010.
*Discuss Healthy Sex and Relationships. Addiction Professional. March 1, 2010.
*Teach Clients To Manage Their Lives. Addiction Professional. July 15, 2011.
*Understand the Signs of Suicidality. Addiction Professional. March 15, 2011.
*A License to be Happy. Addiction Professional, November 18, 2013.
*Graduated Exposure Helpful in Addressing Trauma. Addiction Professional. November 14, 2014.
*Patients Should Never Block Emotions. Addiction Professional. January 9, 2015.
*When the Cops Are At The Door. Addiction Professional. July 1, 2016.
Music
In retirement, and drawing from his experiences in the addiction field, Roes has released 3 full-length albums of original music, and several original singles, as well as cover songs. 

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