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Where Can I Get Help? in Alabama?

Question by pureblood american: where can i get help? in alabama? Ok, im a 20 yr old male addicted to drugs who is seeking for help..I have tried outpatient rehab but relapsed almost instantaneously i was not away from the outside world long enough.. But i have a problem my parents insurance says there arent any available inpatient rehabs in the state so what im asking is if any1 knows where i can get into a gov. funded rehabilitation program “if there is such a thing:” or a half way house where i can work to pay my stay..im lookin to get clean and stay that way please help…. in northern alabama preferbably Read more... ...

Montclair Workshop Details Perils of Marijuana Abuse

...  workshop details perils of marijuana abuse The panelists included Diane Fewkes, a substance abuse counselor at the COPE Counseling Center in Montclair; Whitney Gibbs, student assistance counselor at Glenfield Middle School; Ben Brennan, student assistance counselor at Mount Hebron Middle … Read more on NorthJersey.com Q&A: School District Provides Answers on Random Drug Testing Program A: Substance Awareness Counselors/Coordinators (SAC) are currently providing ongoing individual and group counseling services regarding substance abuse issues to the students of ...

How Many Years of School Do You Need to Become a Substance Abuse and Behavioral Counselor?

Question by Olivia: How many years of school do you need to become a substance abuse and behavioral counselor? Also, not a school counselor. I want to work with adults and teenagers but I didn’t know I would have to go to school for almost eight years? Is this true? Did my school counselor have to go to school for that long too? Best answer: Read more... ...

Christian Alcohol Treatment Center – Los Angeles, California Treatment for Alcoholism

  Christian Alcohol Treatment Center – Los Angeles, California Treatment for Alcoholism – www.transformationstreatment.com After leaving treatment with a regiment schedule often the recovering person struggles with goal setting and time management. It has been our experience that they feel as though that time away has been lost. They leave treatment with the intention of rushing around and getting their affairs back in order. But often enough what happens is they become overwhelmed. At Transformations we teach the client how to prioritize their daily tasks as to lower the stress involved with accomplishing what is important. Also addressed in the importance of not becoming “bored or complacent”. It is important for the recovering persona to find a healthy balance in their life be it work, school or volunteering their time. For More Information Please Give Us a Call at 1-866-211-5538. Read more... ...

Rehab With Dr. Drew | New Season | Sunday September 16 at 8/7c on VH1

...  with Dr. Drew | New Season | Sunday September 16 at 8/7c on VH1 – If you thought that treating celebrities was tough, wait until you see what happens with these patients. A new season of Rehab with Dr. Drew premiers Sunday, September 16 at 8/7c on VH1. Learn more at rehab.vh1.com   Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Jennifer Gimenez Hits the Big Apple … As if she doesn't have enough on her plate, substance abuse counselor and reality star Jennifer Gimenez — who currently splits her time between VH1's Rehab With Dr. Drew and Bravo's Real Housewives of Beverly Hills — recently headed to NYC to work … Read more on Wetpaint Read ...

Clinical Substance Abuse Counseling Supervision

...  John Bennett, CASAC, Director of Treatment at GCASA, describes his work in developing clinical supervision for substance abuse counselors at a local and state wide level. John can be reached at 585-815-1849 and/or [email protected]   Juvenile Justice Official Says Topeka Facility Improving Filed under: drug rehab counselor The audit indicated that improving substance abuse counseling at the facility could help reduce the chances of juveniles becoming repeat offenders. Williams says a new substance abuse counselor position has been created, and officials are now studying … Read more on KCUR Read ...

Counseling Service Holding Ribbon Cutting Tuesday

by Christiana Care Counseling Service Holding Ribbon Cutting Tuesday Filed under: alcohol counselor The practice's certifications include National Certified Counselor, Licensed Clinical Profes-sional Counselor, Addiction Specialist, Licensed Profes-sional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Addictions Special-ist, and Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Read more on Southern Pines Pilot   Doctors Should Screen Adults for Alcohol Misuse, U.S. Panel Says Filed under: alcohol counselor 24 (HealthDay News) — A U.S. government advisory panel recommends that primary care doctors ask patients about their drinking habits and provide counseling to those who misuse alcohol. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force found that screening and … Read more on U.S. News & World Report Read more... ...