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Question by : How much do rehab counselors make ?
So i am starting to see what i am interested in when im older… and ever since a loss of a family member to drugs i have been interested in the career tittle of helping other with drugs and alcohol addictions .. So i been thinking about a Drug/Alcohol Counselor… but what exactly do they do and how much do they make… ive looked on the internet but they never really gave me a straight answer (the area i would work would be San Diego/Los Angeles California area)
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Answer by jannsody
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. How terrific that you’re wanting to make a difference though. A drug and alcohol counselor (or “addictions specialist” or “substance abuse counselor”) needs to get certified and have gotten a lot of clinical fieldwork experience with an actual patient caseload under supervision. A lot of jobs prefer those with a master’s degree. Some community colleges offer an associate (two-year) degree program in addictions counseling and that may help one to realize if he or she would like to continue in the field with training. There may be a bachelor’s degree in substance abuse counseling, too.
For general career info: http://www.bls.gov/oco and can search ‘counselors’ or such.
This site has more specific information about addictions counseling: http://www.naadac.org and can click “education” and then “certification” or such.
For more information about addictions (and other types of) of counseling and to search for accredited programs in counseling: http://cacrep.org/index.cfm/for-students
With schooling, please avoid those private overly priced For-profit schools such as strayer, ashworth, devry, ITT tech, capella, argosy, keiser, aiu, walden, university of phoenix, colorado tech, kaplan, ashford, sanford brown, anthem, pima institute, brown mackie and others as they are merely out to “make a profit” (** and their course credits may NOT transfer to other schools).
These consumer sites have negative posts by former students about those private $ $ for-profit schools, and please heed the students’ warnings:
– http://www.ripoffreport.com
– http://www.pissedconsumer.com
– http://www.complaintsboard.com and can search.
U.S. colleges: http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ
To search for possible local volunteer opportunities (including perhaps for a Crisis Helpline in which one would listen to the callers as opposed to giving advice): http://www.volunteermatch.org
Alex Wilson Counseling Services
Alex Wilson is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, International Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor practicing in Greensboro, NC. Since 2006 he has practiced as a Grief and …
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Rutgers responds to NJ heroin problem
… Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse show the prevalence of this trend. “In 2012, there were more than 8,300 admissions to state-licensed or certified substance abuse treatment programs due to prescription drug abuse, an increase of 200 …
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Dine Out April 24 For St. Louis Effort For AIDS
Those employees include six certified application counselors who have been assisting clients with enrollment in the Affordable Care Act's health insurance marketplace, made possible through a grant from the Missouri Foundation for Health. More than 30 …
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Question by Shea Vargas: Are there people who are “programmed” to be depressed?
I’ve had depression for four years and nothing has helped it. Therapy, medication, talking, nothing helps and it’s getting worse. I’m getting addicted to drugs I’ve only tried once and it’s hard for me to get off them. What’s wrong with me…?
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Answer by DelilahDisaster
Depression is a chemical imbalance in your brain, that you are usually born with, so yes, it’s kind of like being “programmed” to be depressed. However medication should help. Just keep trying different ones until you find one (or a combination of a few) that works for you.
And if you have a history of addiction in your family, then you’re more likely to become addicted yourself. Perhaps you should go to a drug counselor, or Narcotics Anonymous meetings and get a sponsor. They can help a lot.
I hope everything works out for you, and remember, if you get too depressed, there’s always hotlines you can call, or you can just call 911.
Centre For Drug Addiction Treatment
cfdat Excessive drinking is extremely risky for the health of individuals. For the comfort and restoration of those obsessed individuals, the drug rehab centers are playing amazing role. The addicted patient needs several educative as well as …
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A gaping hole in addiction treatment
The Affordable Care Act, which promises sweeping changes to help millions of people with drug or alcohol addiction, requires that treatment be offered to those who are newly insured through the exchanges or Medicaid, the government health plan for the …
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Murder victim struggled with drug addiction, officials say
A Mesa murder victim's family appears to have been dealing with one of the most frustrating and heartbreaking problems faced by families across the Valley and nation: how to help a loved one overcome a substance-abuse problem. Jenika Feuerstein's …
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Penikese Island treatment program gets new life
The program has now received a six-month provisional license from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, according to department spokeswoman Anne Roach. Penikese staff will continue to make …
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Mahoning County substance–abuse official speaks to Congressional panel
Her message was that federal funding for programs through the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is critical to providing substance-abuse treatment for those without the ability to pay for it. Ryan said after the meeting …
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Despite Affordable Care Act, a gaping hole in addiction treatment
Similarly, the vast majority of the substance abuse treatment in Colorado is located in centers with more than 16 beds, said Arthur Schut, chief executive officer of Denver-based Arapahoe House. There are ongoing conversations among treatment providers …
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Despite Obamacare, a gaping hole in addiction treatment
The Affordable Care Act, which promises sweeping changes to help millions of people with drug or alcohol addiction, requires that treatment be offered to those who are newly insured through the insurance exchanges or Medicaid, the government health …
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Local treatment center helps men overcome addiction
April 05– In January, the Minnesota Adult& Teen Challenge opened its Rochester building for men and is now housing 18 clients battling drug and alcohol addiction. The nonprofit, Christian-based treatment organization, headquartered in Minneapolis, …
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Northampton County Council approves audit of prison treatment program for …
Council this week tasked the county controller with investigating recidivism rates, spending and accreditation at the county's Community Education Centers, which offer alcohol abuse treatment and parenting classes at the West Easton Treatment Center …
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Local drug treatment options lacking for youth
Owen said the good news is that reforms brought about as part of the Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as Obamacare, provides more far-reaching health insurance coverage for substance abuse treatment. "It's going to be interesting to see how it …
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Thousands in Wash. could lose addiction recovery services
A sudden and unintended consequence of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is threatening outpatient programs for those who are poor and in recovery for alcohol and drugs. This month, executives of the dozens of publically funded addiction recovery centers …
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Ruling: Recovery home on 36th must close
Those recovering from alcohol and drug addiction are legally considered disabled. The city is now considering whether to petition the United States Supreme Court for a review of that decision, Finnigan wrote in a statement. Because that case probably …
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