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Controversial Video Set on Rez Depicts Drug Use, Violence and Sundance – Indian Country Today Media Network
Controversial Video Set on Rez Depicts Drug Use, Violence and Sundance – Indian Country Today Media Network
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Controversial Video Set on Rez Depicts Drug Use, Violence and Sundance
Indian Country Today Media Network The clip depicts young Natives living on a reservation who struggle with crack addiction and commit crimes to fund their habits. After an epiphany, the young man who is the main character of the video is seen in a sweat lodge and participating in a … |
Drug Summit Called A Start To The Battle Against Drug Abuse In Monroe County – bedfordnow
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Drug Summit Called A Start To The Battle Against Drug Abuse In Monroe County
bedfordnow To help combat the heroin epidemic in Monroe, some doctors say one component is to resist prescribing addictive narcotics to treat pain even if patients insist on it. "We have to hold ourselves responsible," Dr. Roya Zolnoor, an emergency room … |
Nigella Admits Drug Use, Says No Addiction – kgw.com
Nigella admits drug use, says no addiction – kgw.com
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Nigella admits drug use, says no addiction
kgw.com Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson said she has used cocaine multiple times in her life but called claims that she was a drug addict "absolutely ridiculous" when she testified in a London court Wednesday in a trial involving two of her former personal … Nigella Lawson: "I Have Never Been a Drug Addict" Lawson used cocaine but says addiction claims 'ridiculous' Nigella Lawson: I have taken cocaine, but I am not an addict |
How to Know a Loved One Is Using Drugs and Ways to Help Them – Huffington Post (blog)
Drug Rehabilitation | Addiction Treatment Centers | Rehab Testimonials
Drug Rehabilitation | Addiction Treatment Centers | Rehab Testimonials – In addition, while many drug rehabilitation centers may frown on privileges such as the use of cell phones or laptop computers, 12 Keys Rehab encourages thei…
Fla. Congressman Enters Rehab After Cocaine Charge
The freshman lawmaker said in a statement that he is seeking treatment and counseling in a Florida center for his drug and alcohol abuse. "It is my hope, through this process, I will come out a better man," Radel said. "I will work hard to gain back …
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Drug Rehab Firm Looking At Monroe's Boysville
The two former players teamed with April Demers of the Monroe County Substance Abuse Coalition to bring Mr. Wickstrom and his associates to tour Boysville. Ms. Demers said Harbor Light is the only in- patient, long- term rehab facility in Monroe County …
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Can I Become a Councilor With a GED?
Question by Dan W: Can i become a councilor with a GED?
Well i am wondering if you can become a councilor for drug abuse if you only have a GED, because i was addicted to methamphetamine, marijuana, inhalants, and alcohol for about five years of my life and luckily i got myself help and have been clean for about 2 years now and i would really like to help people overcome the demons i also faced trying to become clean, any help would be wonderful. Thanks for any feed back.
Best answer:
Answer by jannsody
Congratulations on having almost two years of sobriety! With regard to becoming a substance abuse counselor, I believe that most with a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) have a master’s degree which takes about six years of college, if attending on a full-time basis. There are different levels of training for addictions counseling, but most jobs prefer those with a master’s degree.
Renz Center Offering Free Substance Abuse Assessments in September
Renz Center offering free substance abuse assessments in September
“Many times people do not understand the depth of their addiction until they meet with a certified substance abuse counselor,” Renz executive director Jerry Skogmo said in the release. “Counselors are trained to look for stress factors, patterns of … Read more on Elgin Courier News
Alcohol & Drug Services accepting nominations for award
“It is important because we feel that law enforcement should be recognized for the efforts in the community against drugs and violence,” said Brenda David, Substance Abuse Counselor with Alcohol & Drug Services. Individuals of the community are asked … Read more on Richmond County Daily Journal
Fairport district hires new substance abuse prevention coordinator
Steblen comes to Fairport with 17 years experience counseling teens in school environments. Most recently she was a substance abuse prevention specialist for Delphi Drug and Alcohol Council working with students in Wayne County and Monroe County … Read more on Fairport-E.Rochester Post
Can I Become a Councilor With a GED?
Question by Dan W: Can i become a councilor with a GED?
Well i am wondering if you can become a councilor for drug abuse if you only have a GED, because i was addicted to methamphetamine, marijuana, inhalants, and alcohol for about five years of my life and luckily i got myself help and have been clean for about 2 years now and i would really like to help people overcome the demons i also faced trying to become clean, any help would be wonderful. Thanks for any feed back.
Best answer:
Answer by jannsody
Congratulations on having almost two years of sobriety! With regard to becoming a substance abuse counselor, I believe that most with a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) have a master’s degree which takes about six years of college, if attending on a full-time basis. There are different levels of training for addictions counseling, but most jobs prefer those with a master’s degree.