Posts Tagged ‘substance abuse’

Question by : Mental Health Counselor?
to be a Mental Health Counselor which courses do i have to take?? what degrees do i need? and which colleges are good??
btw i want to be a therapist.
i want to help people who have emotional problems including thoughts of suicide, family probs and other stuff….

Best answer:

Answer by Rita
Well there are actually lots of different counselors. You didn’t say which type you’re interested in becoming, but I’ll find some information to help you..

Therapist — “Therapist” is another name for “counselor.” Therapists are people who use counseling to treat mental, emotional and nervous illnesses. Counseling is also called “psychotherapy.” Therapists can be psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers or other professional counselors trained in mental health.

 

Alcohol Rehab Programs in Tennessee – For alcohol rehab programs in tennessee please call: (888) 652 6549 Trying to find the right alcohol rehab programs in tennessee can be ruff since there are a lot of scams, to make things…

 

EDITORIAL: Improve drug treatment, prevention efforts

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In 2012, the agency said 8.9 percent of Americans needed treatment for a problem related to drugs or alcohol, but only 1 percent received treatment at a specialized facility. Getting young people the help they need is difficult. They don't see the …
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Elizabeth Vargas' Husband, Singer Marc Cohn, Breaks His Silence To Deny …

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Markey Calls For Expanded Treatment To Address Drug Abuse Crisis

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Authorities blame the availability of relatively inexpensive heroin, the practice of mixing it with other drugs, and waiting lists at treatment centers for drug addiction. Markey said a chemical compound, know by the brand name Narcan, and used as an …
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Augusta center for teens with substance abuse problems closing

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AUGUSTA (WGME) — An organization that's provided an essential service to teens with substance abuse problems in Augusta is closing. … The state says it will work with existing Phoenix House clients to limit any potential lapse in treatment and services.
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Cross Addiction The Back Door to Relapse- CDAT Education Program – At CDAT (Christian Drug and Alcohol Treatment), we offer free local substance abuse classes, information on drug and alcohol addiction treatment programs. We…

 

Most alcohol-linked deaths occur among working-age adults

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The United States also needs to confront the stigma it has regarding addiction, Kean said. Only 11 percent of people with an addictive disorder get treatment, compared with 77 percent of people with high blood pressure and 73 percent of people with …
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As heroin use spikes, focus shifts to drug that saves addicts

Filed under: addiction counseling certification

Donald Keith, a certified addictions treatment counselor in Orange County, said Tuesday that 75 percent of the cases he sees involve individuals addicted to black tar heroin. Heroin comes in forms such as brown, white and black tar heroin. Although all …
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Michael’s House Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center and Rehab Re-Dedication – Watch Alan Downs and Arlene Rosen comment on the re-dedication of Michael’s House drug and alcohol treatment center with detox and rehab programs. Dr. Alan D…

 

Budget cuts target residential addiction treatment centers

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Budget cuts in residential substance abuse treatment would cost the state more over the long term, according to mental health professionals and addicts. A legislative subcommittee has proposed a $ 2.04 million reduction to inpatient programs that treat …
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