What employers look for in addiction counselors – At a recent meeting of industry experts reviewing national certification examination standards for addiction professionals, several panel members shared thei…

 

Funding cuts to drug treatment centers mean addicts get turned away

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DURHAM — Jeff Stillers' addiction to alcohol has landed him in emergency rooms, clinics and halfway houses; 20 times he's gone through about a week of detox at the state's expense since he lost his home, wife and kids 13 years ago to his alcoholism.
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Social media addicts need counseling

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The excessive use of social media by young Saudi men and women has prompted experts to call for setting up counseling centers to treat the addiction that can cause road accidents and negligence in work and studies. “We need counseling centers to treat …
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Addiction counselors in demand

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BISMARCK, N.D. _ While exact figures aren't available, it appears North Dakota has a tight market for addiction counselors. Part of it stems from the state's stringent standards for licensing counselors. Recent population growth also creates more demand.
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