A Job as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor?
by Natashalatrasha Question by Jenn: A job as a drug and alcohol counselor? Do I have to get some type of degree to become and drug and alcohol counselor or get certified to be one? Best answer: Answer by engakwasdkyYes and Yes. As far as degrees go, you will have to get at least a bachelor’s degree in social work or other mental health field (psychology, sociology, etc.). Now, some facilities will hire you with just a bachelor’s degree and give you the title of a “counselor”, but MOST facilities require you to have a master’s degree in mental health counseling, counseling psychology, or social work. And as a word of advice, most places require you to have a master’s degree in social work (MSW) for insurance billing purposes. Read more... ...
Philadelphia Rehabilitation Centers | Substance Abuse Rehabilitation
... Rehabilitation Centers | Substance Abuse Rehabilitation – http://rehabilitationcentersinphiladelphia.com Philadelphia Rehabilitation Centers’s residential facility deals with drug, alcohol, and pharmaceuticals abuse… Gilbert Treatment Center Launches Program to Stop Prescription Drug Abuse Gilbert Treatment Center Launches Program to Stop Prescription Drug Abuse. A Gilbert treatment center is now offering programs toward helping people end their drug and alcohol dependency. Call (855) 912-7867 for an appointment at Drug Addiction … Read more on PR Web (press release) Read ...
New Bill Cracks Down on Heroin Dealers and Supports Treatment
New Bill Cracks Down on Heroin Dealers and Supports Treatment The bill also helps addicts get treatment by requiring Kentucky's Medicaid program to pay for substance abuse treatment. Stine said, "There … He says much of the increase has to do with the crackdown on prescription pills and cheap heroin prices. New … Read more on WKRC TV Cincinnati Illegal drug use continues to rise in Fayette County The Drug and Alcohol Commission said that as a result of increased drug usage, they are seeing increased numbers of patients seeking treatment and help with addiction, and other addiction rehabilitation centers across the county also report high … Read more on Uniontown Herald Standard Read more... ...
Underhill Drug Rehab Center Trims Staff, Medical Services
... and alcohol addiction in Underhill, is laying off eight staff and shuttering its primary care unit to deal with a budget shortfall. Rather than receiving medical care on site at Maple Leaf, patients will be … Read more on vtdigger.org Honolulu Treatment Center Launches New Consultation Program on Updated … Honolulu Treatment Center Launches New Consultation Program on Updated Website at Drug Addiction Treatment Centers. Honolulu treatment center offers programs to stop drug and alcohol dependency in its tracks. Call (855) 912-7867 for an appointment … Read more on PR Web (press release) Read ...
Outpatient Rehab Center: Outpatient Suboxone Treatment
If you or someone you know is suffering from an opiate addiction, then you should be aware of Outpatient Suboxone Treatment. This medication was introduced in 2000 under the Drug Abuse Treatment Act. It is meant for the treatment of opiate addictions. It is made of buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine is used to treat those that are highly addicted to opiates, while naloxone is used to counter the effects of an opiate overdose. Read more... ...
Women and Drinking: Time to Talk Risks, Authors Say
by infomatique Women and drinking: Time to talk risks, authors say She cites surveys that show that women now 50 to 59 have had an 80% greater chance of developing alcohol dependency than those now ages 60 to 69. The surveys find no such age-group increase in men. Some of the riskiest drinking takes place among … Read more on USA TODAY Nearly one in five underage Maryland college students have alcohol problems While a bus full of inebriated students on a college campus might not surprise many people, a recent study by the Maryland Collaborative to Reduce College Drinking and Related Problems indicated that alcohol abuse or dependence affects ...
Carol E. Lewis Formal Action
... E. Lewis Formal Action *All information and documentation was pulled from The Ohio License Center website and represents matters that were subject to Ohio Medical Board Review between the years of 2008 – 2012. This is … ALCOHOL DEPENDENCY AND RELAPSE; HISTORY OF … Read more on WKYC-TV Cocaine Congressman Cops Plea In a statement released to the press yesterday, he said that he “struggles with the disease of alcoholism, ” making him the second politician in a month, after Toronto's Mayor McCrack, Rob Ford, to blame alcohol for a drug problem. The congressman … Read more on Daily Beast Read ...