Dauphin County to Make Drug/alcohol Counseling Available to School Students

Dauphin County to make drug/alcohol counseling available to school students
In an effort to make sure help is available for teens dealing with a drug or alcohol abuse problem, Dauphin County Commissioners are working with county school districts to make counselors available to meet privately with students during the school day.
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Addiction treatment hubs save money, state says
Treating opiate addiction through the state's new regional center model will save money, according to a state analysis. But there is no study to show whether the system is more effective, officials said Thursday. Meanwhile, treatment providers at some …
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Yoga for Addiction and Alcoholism Recovery Offered at World Renowned …
Combines Ayurveda and Yoga with traditional recovery tools to offer a more holistic approach to addiction and self-destructive behaviors. For those in counseling roles, the course offers additional tools and a comprehensive approach to wellness …
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Allowing private drug counselors to bill Medicaid will promote treatment …
A bill to allow alcohol and drug counselors to bill Medicaid will help more people who struggle with substance abuse get back on their feet, lawmakers, state officials and advocates said Tuesday. The House Human Services Committee is poised Wednesday …
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Lesson 1 – Introduction to Drug, Alcohol and Addiction Counseling — This first lecture is an overview of addictions, the substance abuse counselor and the counseling field.

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