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Paul Dilonno: On the Frontlines of Addiction

...  Dilonno: On the frontlines of addiction Editor's note: This commentary is by Paul Dilonno, the manager of substance abuse counseling at United Counseling Service in Bennington. More than a decade ago, opiate … Individuals struggling with opiate abuse need a continuum of available treatment … Read more on vtdigger.org Jayne Ann Bugda the first show of the 2014 season, the ArtSpace Gallery, located in the PoconoArts Cultural Center, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg, will feature the work of PoconoArts studio instructors and those who have taken courses at PoconoArts. This is a great ...

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Free Alcoholism Newsletter! Sign Up He went The Beginnings here in Tyler, he needs inpatient treatment, and they referred him to a center in Houston who will be able to provide enterpreting ( sign language). Is there …. I came back to Utah for my second round from Texas and Arkansas. I … Read more on About – News & Issues John Lucas saw Tyrann Mathieu's potential 10, 2012, for failing multiple drug tests. The former NBA coach runs a rehab program in Houston and wanted to make himself available. Tyrann Mathieu could learn from some of the mistakes Lucas made. Mathieu went to Texas for four weeks at Lucas' rehab … Read more on ESPN (blog) Read more... ...

How Much Do Rehab Counselors Make ?

Question by Abby: How much do rehab counselors make ? So i am starting to see what i am interested in when im older… and ever since a loss of a family member to drugs i have been interested in the career tittle of helping other with drugs and alcohol addictions .. So i been thinking about a Drug/Alcohol Counselor… but what exactly do they do and how much do they make… ive looked on the internet but they never really gave me a straight answer (the area i would work would be San Diego/Los Angeles California area) Best answer: Read more... ...

Masters in Social Work, MFT, Education, Counseling, or School Psychology?? HELP!?

Question by Risa: Masters in Social Work, MFT, Education, Counseling, or School Psychology?? HELP!? I am not recieving much help here at my university, and I will be applying for graduate programs this upcoming year! I am a Junior, and a double major in Pyschology and Human Development and Family studies. I love children, and I am also very interested in mental health and emotional issue. I am not so sure I can handle the most extreme issues, of child abuse for example, and sorts like these, but I am interested in working with people and helping with problems. I just dont know how to narrow what I want down! Can anyone help me differentiate between all of these programs and how I can decide which would best suite me???! THANKS! Read more... ...

Why Are Alcohol Classes and Detox Centers So Expensive?

Question by gary: Why are alcohol classes and detox centers so expensive? Seems like a monopoly of “health services” by the government. An alcohol class can cost around $ 200 and a night at a detox center is $ 495. A detox center is usually just a terrible hotel like place with no actual medical help. What are the cost paying for with these ‘services’? Best answer: Answer by Xx(Jakers)xXIf you want to stop abusing alcohol, go to a community church. Usually churches have a plethora of different counselling/addiction classes which are FREE Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments! Read more... ...

Assumption Introduces Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling

by blessedluz Assumption Introduces Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling With overdose deaths in the Bay Sate up 47% since 1999, Continuing and Career Education (CCE) at Assumption College has introduced an alcohol and substance abuse counseling certificate program. The eight-course program includes a 300-hour … Read more on GoLocal Worcester Antigo 6th Graders Use Yoga, Deep Breathing to Deal with Stress At the Antigo Middle School, a guidance counselor is teaching 6th graders healthy ways to cope with daily anxieties. "When we become stressed we're not thinking as clearly," said Carrie Kubacki, the middle school's guidance … "I call it self … Read more on WSAW ...

Inpatient Rehab Center: Inpatient Rehab Centers – Giving a New Life to the Addict

Drug addiction can be fatal if quality treatment is not provided in a timely manner. Special treatment for drug addiction can be provided by inpatient rehab centers. People with severe or moderate drug addiction issues can find help in these centers. The treatment provided in these centers promises a better life for the addict. The environment in these centers is designed to provide peace and comfort to a person going through the difficult process of recovering from severe drug addiction. Read more... ...