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He added that Harrison had no previous convictions, had co-operated with police, and had referred himself for drug counselling. "You now realise what a big mistake you made . . . " He saw no benefit in ending Harrison's studies by sending him to jail.
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Elections make addicts overstay at Punjab rehabilitation centres
Fearing free distribution of drugs and liquor during elections, the families of drug addicts are prolonging their stay at various de-addiction, counselling and rehabilitation centres across the state. Various addicts undergoing counselling a nd …
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Counsellors tell legal high users to smoke real thing
Most people seeking help had used cannabis but switched to synthetics most probably because they were legal and could not be detected in work-place drug tests. BOP Addiction Services and Te Puna Hauora did not respond to Bay of Plenty Times …
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Is harm reduction the best way to fight addiction?
The Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney says selling "drug paraphernalia" doesn't fit with the Conservative's approach to fighting addiction. We'll hear from two people involved in drug counselling and addiction reduction policy, with two very …
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Question by Andy: What Kind Of Salary Can an LCSW in Texas Expect?
I’m currently a 23 year old male graduate student at the University of Texas at Austin. I’m doing the Masters of Social Work program in order to allow me to earn an LCSW after I graduate. My ultimate career goal is to have a private practice, working primarily with people with mood disorders, drug issues, and perhaps couples therapy.
What kind of salary can I expect out of the gate? Ten years from now? Anyone have any general advice they’d like to share? It’s all appreciated, thank you!
Best answer:
Answer by DS
http://www1.salary.com/TX/Licensed-Clinical-Social-Worker-salary.html
http://www.indeed.com/salary/q-Master-Social-Worker-Lmsw-Lcsw-l-Texas.html
http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Licensed_Clinical_Social_Worker_(LCSW)/Salary
Private practice is risky. You’re obviously not going to open out up right off the bat so find a good job at a hospital and put in your time. Look in to specializing in PTSD since thats going to be a big thing going forward with all the vets coming back from over a decade of continuous war. There is also a lot of government funding going to PTSD research (which is more on the psychologist side of things) but some of that will trickle down to therapy and insurance reimbursments.
Answer by monique
If you have a private practice, don’t think “salary”, because you will be paying yourself (so to speak). If your goal is to have a private practice, you will definitely want at minimum another therapist working for you or a partner who buys into the practice. Your stress will be high if you are a one man show, and then you will be the one needing therapy! Self care is so important, because you are taking on the problems of individuals 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. So if you decided to set up a private practice with a partner you would of course need your business plan. How much money you would need upfront. You would need money upfront for signing a lease for your practice site. As you probably know insurance does not pay you the next day after the session, which is why you definitely need to have money in the bank to pay the lease, utilities and any staff you may have…ie. receptionist.
In looking at income, private practice income is across the board. Your income will depend on several factors….who is your bulk of clients? Those with insurance, private pay, Medicaid? If your clients have good health insurance you will be reimbursed at higher rates, than lets say Medicaid. Some therapists have an income of six figures, some have an income of $ 50,000…..it all boils down to “reimbursement”.
I would say that typically while some therapists are “generalists” in that they see all populations (children, adolescents, young adults, etc) for various types of needs (mood disorders, anxiety, etc), drug and alcohol abuse is usually a unique field. And dual diagnosis requires specialization……those diagnosed with mentall illness and diagnosed with alcohol/drug abuse. That is why you notice drug/alcohol abuse centers that only specialize in that area. Even with standards of practice, if I were a therapist and a client came and told me they were addicted to drugs, since you can’t do therapy on someone who is actively using or addicted, the standard of practice is to refer them to a trained alcohol/drug abuse counselor/therapist. That is not something a generalist therapist can handle.
So if your main interest is drug/alcohol abuse and perhaps dual diagnosis that would be an area you would need to focus strictly on. Many states require additional certifications as well for drug/alcohol abuse therapists/counseling because it is very different than doing therapy with someone who has depression. You have the substance on top of the problems.
Examples of job searches for drug/alcohol abuse counselors/therapists
“Chemical Dependency Counselor
Travis County – Austin, TX
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC); OR, Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) must be obtained within six (6) months of date of hire. Valid Texas Driver’s License.” http://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=drug+abuse+counselor&l=tx#jk=7ca0b3f65e9dba4f
Another example:
“Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor
Department Of Veterans Affairs – El Paso County, TX
Education: Hold a masters degree in mental health counseling, or a related field, from a program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Examples of related mental health counseling fields include, but are not limited to, Addiction Counseling; Community Counseling; Gerontology Counseling; Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling; and Marriage and Family Therapy. A doctoral degree in mental health counseling may not be substituted for the masters degree in mental health counseling,”
Another job search example:
“Substance Abuse Counselor-San Antonio
Qualified candidates will have an LCDCI or LCDC certification in the state of Texas”
http://cmglp.catsone.com/careers/index.php?m=portal&a=details&jobOrderID=562573&ref=indeed
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors are licensed by the state of Texas Department of State Services:
“A licensed chemical dependency counselor (LCDC) is licensed to provide chemical dependency counseling services involving the application of the principles, methods, and procedures of the chemical dependency profession as defined by the profession’s ethical standards and the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) as defined by rule in 25 TAC ch. 441 (relating to General Provisions).”
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/lcdc/lcdc_counselor.shtm
So if you want to focus on alcohol/drug counseling and want to work in a good drug/alcohol abuse treatment counseling center, you would definitely want to pursue additiona licensure like above that is offered in the state of Texas.
For more information on Dual Diagnosis:
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/index.cfm?objectid=c7df9405-1372-4d20-c89d7bd2cd1ca1b9
Best wishes in your career endeavors!
Question by Shabu Shabu: Do I have to be in Drug Counselling my whole life?
45 years ago my dad let me take a sip of his beer. About 8 years ago the government found out.
I have been in Court-Ordered Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous classes ever since. I’ve never tried drugs, and have not had beer since that incident in the 1960’s! I’m a coffee drinker and a book worm. Alcohol makes you stupid and I never drank it.
These classes are really annoying. I have to take 24 hours of classes a week. Three for each, three times a week, and half-time on weekends. Everything I do, I am accused of “relapsing” and getting put back in a hospital or jail! My “sponsor” is a crack-head and thinks anytime I do ANYTHING it’s because of my “addiction” or my “disease”.
A “disease” I got as a kid, that sadly, there is no cure for. No pill to cure.
I am also forced to do 2-4 prayers to Jesus at every meeting. Even though I am not Christian. I was told “Your higher power can be anything you want. Even an ashtray if you want, but Jesus is the highest Power!”
This is all really distressing me and my life to where I’m starting to seriously think about drinking! Will I have to take these classes forever?? Or can I somehow get my life back? Shouldn’t my dad be responsible for giving me alcohol? It’s not my fault! I don’t feel diseased. But they say that’s the denial of the illness talking….
Any advice? Thank you…
Best answer:
Answer by Mollie
Is this a joke? There is no place on earth the government would require someone to pray to Jesus.
Answer by D
Mollie, it’s no joke. Court programs routinely require people to attend AA/NA meetings, which are self-described “spiritual, not religious” despite being based on Christian ritual, prayer, and dogma.
Larger cities have been fought by enough attorneys that they automatically acquiesce on the issue.
When gently pushed on the issue, my little town allowed me secular alternatives.
Tiffany, I’ve been in a court ordered program, but my irresponsibility is what put me there. Man was I mad, and initially struggled in outrage over the matter. It only made matters more difficult.
Crack cocaine: How addictive is it?
It's been commonly accepted that crack is more addictive than other drugs, but addictions researchers and drug counsellors say it's hard to compare the addictiveness of specific substances because drug-taking is a highly individual experience. Is it …
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Guelph drug court marks milestone of success
The Monday drug court offers a life-altering turnaround chance for drug users. It involves close monitoring for drug use, regular urine analysis and counselling, as well as weekly progress reviews with Douglas. The 12- to 18-month program, which began …
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Addiction counsellor sees troubling signs in Ford's behaviour
He makes light of it and he does not take this seriously,” said addiction counsellor Mark Elliot, who also hosts a weekend radio show on addiction. “If he was to say, 'OK, I'm going to submit myself to drug tests, I'm going to take a leave of absence …
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Compulsory drug tests violate basic human rights, doctors' group says
He said that while it was impossible to eliminate drug abuse, motivational counselling was the best way to reduce it. Dr Cheng Chi-man, chairman of the association's beat drugs action committee and an expert in youth drug abuse, said forcing people to …
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We know how to help the needy, but who's listening?
A serious car accident at the age of 17 left him with lasting psychological scars including anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, which made him turn increasingly to drugs and alcohol to numb himself. He spent 30 years in and out of …
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Rob Ford's Mother And Sister Speak Out About Alcohol, Counselling
“Robbie is not a drug addict,” she said. “I know because I'm a former addict.” Diane went on to say she believes her son needs to get a driver and a device in his car to prevent him from driving when he's drunk. She also said she believes her son …
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Rob Ford's Denial Not Convincing To Addiction Experts
On Friday, Ford's closest ally, brother Doug, continued to staunchly defend his sibling. The city councillor told a Toronto radio station that "Rob (should) seek a little bit of counselling," go on vacation for a week or two, and lose 50 or 60 pounds …
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10 years in jail for burglar who assaulted woman
He said Smith has been sent for drug counselling at a number of facilities over the years, but by his own admissions had manipulated the system on each occasion. ìHe couldnít take the rules so he bent them, he broke them,î he said. ìHe has been doing …
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