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Fear of stigma stops problem gamblers seeking help
"Many of those people had received help for their drug or alcohol problems but they hadn't told their counsellors about their gambling because they felt so ashamed about it," she said. "Some of them felt playing poker machines was stupid so having a …
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Breakthrough Virtual Training Helps Doctors Save Lives During the Holidays by …
This year, a powerful virtual training simulation by SIMmersion, developed in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison and funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), will help doctors reach out to patients …
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Alcoholic, former addict, arsonist: Never too late to ask for help
Jim Mason, a substance abuse counselor in Hamilton, set her on the road to referrals that led her first to MCDC in Butte, then to the Carole Graham Home, a Missoula residential program for chemically dependent women and their children. “Going to the …
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Parental substance abuse the main reason kids end up in foster care
All three of Bissell's children were taken away as a direct result of her drug addiction. When her son was in second grade, he went to live with his father. She later had two more kids who were removed from her care — her mother has custody of one and …
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Question by Olivia: How many years of school do you need to become a substance abuse and behavioral counselor?
Also, not a school counselor. I want to work with adults and teenagers but I didn’t know I would have to go to school for almost eight years? Is this true? Did my school counselor have to go to school for that long too?

Best answer:

Answer by StellaStarfire
“While on-the-job training is often provided, some employers prefer candidates that have a bachelor’s degree or higher in psychology, sociology or a related subject along with two years of counseling in a related field or equivalent life experience such as being a former drug addict or performing volunteer work. Some substance abuse counselors have a master’s degree in mental health counseling. Numerous colleges provide associate degree programs for counselors which usually take two years to complete. The programs include training in drugs and alcohol. Some of the programs offer training in crisis intervention.

The criteria for licensure varies by state. In some cases, the candidates are only required to have a high school diploma and certification. The National Board for Certified Counselors offers a general practice credential of National Certified Counselor. The national certification is distinct from state licensing. The board also provides a speciality certification in addiction counseling.”

From:

http://www.citytowninfo.com/employment/substance-abuse-counselors

Father turns corner after breaking bad
“And then she suggested drug court.” The rigorous 18-month, five-stage program is an alternative to incarceration that combines treatment and counseling, frequent and random drug testing and close monitoring by a judge. Similar drug courts are in …
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Khloe Kardashian, Lamar Odom Therapy? Drug Problem, Separation Part Of …
The reality star and her NBA champion husband, who has reportedly been struggling with a severe drug problem, are reportedly beginning counseling with a marriage therapist and working on the issues plaguing their relationship. In addition to Odom's …
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District court news
… for one day, $ 1,000 fines and costs, one year probation, attend substance abuse program and Impact Weekend, may not use or possess drugs or alcohol, subject to random drug and alcohol screening, may not enter bars, attend counseling as directed (C).
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State grant to help local colleges with substance abuse prevention
The N.H. Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services awarded a $ 571,617 grant to Cheshire County on behalf of Franklin Pierce, Keene State, Monadnock Voices for Prevention and Anna Adachi-Mejia, a doctor and professor at Dartmouth College. Teams at both …
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Elizabeth Vargas, ABC 20/20 Co-Anchor, Leaves Rehab After Seeking Help For …
Elizabeth Vargas on October 8, 2013 in New York City Elizabeth Vargas, ABC 20/20 co-anchor, has checked out of rehab after seeking help for alcohol abuse; "I am so much better and taking it one day at a time," she tweeted Tuesday, Nov. 19 Credit: Jim …
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Pubs, clubs to be asked to help curb alcohol abuse in the east
Maroondah has a relatively high proportion of people who did not complete Year 12 and a high proportion of people reporting high or very high psychological distress, relative to the eastern region, both of which are correlated with alcohol abuse. Mr …
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