how do i become a substance abuse counselor?
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009i already have a b.s. degree and some continuing education classes
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i already have a b.s. degree and some continuing education classes
To the experts who claim AA/NA members experience a awakening?
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009I've never taken the time to post to a board such as this so I hope my question/rebuttal coincides with the theme of Alcoholics and AA meeting etc. I am myself a alcoholic, and without the help of a 12 step program I managed to put together 12 years ...
How much do Substance Abuse Counselors make a year?
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009On average, how much do entry level SAC make?? In Michigan (if you know). Also, is there any programs in MI to become a youth counselor. Not school counselor though. Like at risk youth.
What sort of behaviour patterns can indicate problems such as substance abuse?
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009Any links to relevant web sites would be gratefully received. Can I just point out this is for education studies not anybody I know or myself, Many thanks This is aimed at primary primary and high school children, thanks
How to obtain insurance for substance abuse?
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009l was wondering if anyone can help me. I need to go to a detox facility and was wondering if there was an insurance that covered it? I am 21 years old living in NY.
Amino Acid Therapy for alcoholism or substance abuse issues?
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009Does anyone have any experience with this newer treatment. It is based on replenishing lacking brain chemicals which are causing a "reward deficiency" . The Amino acids are given either through IV or orally. Is this medically accepted? More importantly does it work to prevent relapses? Thanks!
Weird for a non-addict to go to AA/NA meetings? Would that be rude of me?
Sunday, October 25th, 2009I'm not a user or addict, but my family has a history of substance abuse. My dad is Alaska Native (Native Americans have high stats for alcoholism, drug use, and suicide) and his siblings are all attending AA and some NA meetings regularly. Four of my cousins have had ...
My father who is a crack/cocaine,crystal method, and alcohol addict is claiming he’s dying of cancer (help)?
Sunday, October 25th, 2009Ok so basically my dad has been abusing drugs since like teenage years he's 46 now. He abused me growing up and i hated him for a very long time. Now that he's on the streets out of the 4 of us I'm the only one that has actually talked ...
going to rehab tomorrow, worried I might pass the drug test?
Sunday, October 25th, 2009This sounds stupid, but I'm going to rehab tomorrow and one of the guidelines is I have to fail the drug test to prove that I have a substance abuse problem. However I must show signs of withdrawal and can't of taken any drugs within 24 hours of intake. The ...
what else is there to do, PTSD?
Sunday, October 25th, 2009I’m a combat veteran of two tours to Iraq. Both times seeing combat and everything that came with it. In 2006, I went into out-patient rehab for substance abuse and seen a therapist. I was told I had a “high case of PTSD”, don’t know what that means till today. ...
