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How to Work With Drug Addicts?

Published August 21, 2013

Question by Popcorn: How to work with drug addicts?
I thought of working with drug addicts today, like how would I get to that position? What sort of jobs are available in rehab centers and drug treatment centers? What type of degrees would I need to get?

Best answer:

Answer by ThirtyEightSnub
Education Requirements for a job as a substance abuse counselor depend on the hiring agency. Some counselors have a high school diploma and
certification while others have a bachelor’s degree or
master’s degree. Since some of the best substance
abuse counselors are those who have overcome addiction themselves, this is one of the few jobs
where a degree from the school of hard knocks can
outweigh university schooling. Counselors with more
education will be trusted with less immediate
supervision and licensed counselors can provide
one-on-one counseling. Read more...

The Marijuana Revolution: Sanjay Gupta's Documentary Changes the Way …

Published August 21, 2013

The Marijuana Revolution: Sanjay Gupta's Documentary Changes the Way …

Filed under: drug treatment centers in washington state

Tens of thousands are expected to attend Hempfest this weekend, even though marijuana is newly legal in Washington state. Some wonder if the festival is becoming irrelevant, but organizers argue they still need to … Howard Samuels, CEO and Founder of …
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Pat McCrory Vetoes Welfare Drug Test Bill

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Do You Like the Obama Administration’s Plan to Keep Track of How Many Miles You Drive in Order to Tax You?

Published August 20, 2013

Question by Yak Rider: Do you like the Obama administration’s plan to keep track of how many miles you drive in order to tax you?
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says he wants to consider taxing motorists based on how many miles they drive rather than how much gasoline they burn — an idea that has angered drivers in some states where it has been proposed…. Read more...

MCHD Wants County Youth to CHOOSE NOW

Published August 20, 2013

MCHD Wants County Youth To CHOOSE NOW

Filed under: Illinois Drug Treatment Centers

Another step in CHOOSE NOW has each client paired with a mentor from the Continuing Recovery Center (CRC) in Irving. Residents of CRC, a drug and alcohol substance abuse rehabilitation center, give the kids a nonjudgmental person to talk with and also …
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Cancer drug resistance mechanism unraveled

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High-Maintenance Friends Don't Realize How Exhausting They Are

Published August 19, 2013

High-maintenance friends don't realize how exhausting they are

Filed under: Drug Rehabs Illinois

She recently got out of drug rehab, but it doesn't seem to have helped. My parents and Ashley's … Please e-mail your questions to [email protected] or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. HOME. Reader Reaction.
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Boy rescued from sand dune released from rehab

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Recovery Associates Brings Its Leading-Edge Drug and Alcohol Treatment …

Published August 19, 2013

Recovery Associates Brings Its Leading-Edge Drug and Alcohol Treatment …

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Recovery Associates is a drug and alcohol treatment center that provides a variety of programs and services for men, women and teens struggling with chemical dependency issues. At the core of their philosophy is the belief that addiction is a treatable …
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Utah Drug Addiction Treatment Center Announces Uncovery Campaign

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