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Substance Abuse Counselors only…Help With Treatment Plan Assignment.?

Question by ebizartistry: Substance Abuse Counselors only…Help with treatment plan assignment.?
Below is a fictional character in for treatment. I am to compare my treatment plan with those of other substance abuse counselors. Please provide a general treatment plan that you would develop based on the below information.

What Are Some Job Careers That Help Get People Off Drugs?

Question by meeeeeee: What are some job careers that help get people off drugs?
I want to save peoples lives by getting them off drugs. what are my career options?

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Answer by Dochallcom, PhD
America-along with many other industrialized nations-face numerous obstacles in dealing with substance abusers attempting to function normally in society. The need for Substance Abuse Counselors and Addiction Specialists are growing considerably, not just because of emerging younger addicts, but also because of older adults who have adopted errant behaviors conducive to compulsive drinking and drug use.

How to Become a Therapist in Substance Abuse?

Question by sammy: how to become a therapist in substance abuse?
how much schooling would this require? how much do they get paid? what types of classes would you have to take and just a round about of what they do?
thanks! that was helpful, so i want to get a bachelors degree in social work or something?

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Addiction Treatment Helpline Opens Its Doors at a New Office in Boston

Addiction Treatment Helpline Opens Its Doors at a New Office in Boston

Filed under: drug abuse treatments

The Addiction Treatment Helpline is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office located at 8 Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston, Massachusetts. The Addiction Treatment Helpline currently serves the New England and Upper Atlantic states with a …
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Event opens eyes on abuse of pain killers

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California Pushes for More Thorough Background Checks for Substance Abuse

California Pushes For More Thorough Background Checks for Substance Abuse

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… tough regulations for substance abuse counselors here in California,” said Pax Prentiss, CEO of Passages Addiction Treatment Centers. “Internally, we strictly adhere to state requirements when considering candidates to hire as drug and alcohol …
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Wrongful Death Suit Brings Attention to Prescription Pain Medication Use in

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Watertown Man Faces Up to 10 Years in Prison for Drug Court Violation, Theft

Watertown man faces up to 10 years in prison for Drug Court violation, theft

Filed under: inpatient drug treatment programs

He also admitted that he violated Drug Court by committing the new crime and by absconding from an inpatient substance abuse rehabilitation program by leaving it against treatment recommendations. He was referred to the program in December 2010 after …
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Pharmacist Anticoagulation Program Increases Patient Satisfaction

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