Substance Abuse

How Much Can You Make From Being a Alcohol / Drug Abuse Counseler?

Question by Vallon: how much can you make from being a Alcohol / Drug Abuse Counseler?
Im thinking about being a alcohol and drug counseler.
How much can I make?
How hard is it to find a job as one in LA?
How hard is it to do and do you have to be good in math?
Also One more thing roughly how much are apartments in LA?

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Answer by Not Lenny! (Abby)… Continue reading

Emotional Addiction

Emotional Addiction


Substance Abuse Tx Problematic Despite ACA
More than 23 million Americans needed treatment for an alcohol or drug problem in 2012 but only about 11 percent received it, according to estimates from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). One significant …
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It's Time to Show Some Muscle and Tackle Teen Steroid Abuse
The change in policy highlights that users run the risk of all… Continue reading

Georgia Drug Treatment?

Question by Christian: Georgia drug treatment?
Does anyone know of a drug treatment center in Georgia that actually helps and can keep the person in after the 72 hour period is over

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Answer by pat7770
Hey, look, try the yellow pages under Alcoholism or Addictions treatment and call a couple and ask about that. Good good luck.

Answer by Stacyb
Locate the best drug rehab centers in Georgia that meets your… Continue reading

Dabbing Hysteria Exposed: Drug-Abuse Educator Slams ABC 15 for … – Phoenix New Times (Blog)

Dabbing Hysteria Exposed: Drug-Abuse Educator Slams ABC 15 for … – Phoenix New Times (blog)


Phoenix New Times (blog)
Dabbing Hysteria Exposed: DrugAbuse Educator Slams ABC 15 for
Phoenix New Times (blog)
Resendez says, "Sadly, it's becoming the choice of drug among teens, some as young as sixth grade." Resendez relies on Watson heavily for the article and — though mentioning his prior use of booze and heroin — makes him sound… Continue reading

Do People Who Have Mental Illnesses Also Likely to Get Dual Diagnosis?

Question by anyssa w: Do people who have mental illnesses also likely to get dual diagnosis?
I was just wondering about how often people with mental problems also experience substance abuse.

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Answer by debbie p
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, roughly 50 percent of individuals with severe mental disorders are affected by substance abuse. Thirty-seven percent of alcohol abusers and 53 percent of drug abusers also have at least… Continue reading

Does Anyone Know if There Are Any Successful Dual Diagnosis Treatment Programs?

Question by sweetie: Does anyone know if there are any successful dual diagnosis treatment programs?
I’m looking for sucess rates for dual diagnosis treatment programs. Statistics about relapse within one year of completing the program and what types of tratments does the program offer?
for someone with a mental disorder and substance abuse addiction.

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Answer by Bonnie R
treatment for what?

Answer by understandingrecovery
if you define success rates as a reduction in… Continue reading