Posts Tagged ‘social services’

Campaign to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse – KKTV 11 News

Campaign To Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse – KKTV 11 News

Campaign To Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse
KKTV 11 News
Drug prevention experts are trying to convince local teenagers that abusing prescription drugs can be just as bad as using cocaine and heroin. Representatives from Rise Above Colorado are working with students in East and Central High School in Pueblo.

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Dr. Ablow: ‘Faces of Drug Arrests’ may not face real truth about drug abuse – Fox News

Dr. Ablow: 'Faces of Drug Arrests' may not face real truth about drug abuse
Fox News
Sponsored by Rehabs.com, the campaign aims to startle people into recognizing the devastating effects of drug addiction on people who once looked healthy (in their first mug shots), as they change into people who look worn and ill and, frankly

Drug Abuse – Google News

 

2-1-1 OC’s Executive Director on LOCAL Edition/TWC


 

2-1-1 OC’s Executive Director on LOCAL Edition/TWC – 2-1-1 OC helps people find the help they need. Callers seeking assistance can dial 211 (toll-free) 24 hours-a-day and be connected to trained, multilingual I…

 

What readers are saying about the 2014 Louisiana legislative session
Now maybe they can turn their attention to less important legislation such as Alcohol/Drug abuse programs (LA provides 8% help vs a National average of 21%), Education, Healthcare, Social Services, Judicial, Corrections, Public Safety, or maybe …
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What Is a “Community Resource”?

Question by Semi Greenville: What is a “community resource”?
Could you list some please?

Best answer:

Answer by mel
mental health, disability, social services, support and self-help groups, special recreation, shelter, senior services, free medical clinics, free legal advice, youth development, drug rehab, alcohol abuse, after school services, housing, employment
usu -non-profits

Funding requests pour in as Marin budget hearings begin
Although no commitments were made, several officials seemed inclined to support a program to combat prescription drug addiction as well as a new effort to coordinate a variety of services benefiting Marin City. "If we want to do more than we are doing …
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Redskins Owner: We're Going To Support Native Americans … But We Still Like
He listed poverty, illness, drug abuse, violence and lack of basic infrastructure as among the problems faced by Native Americans. "I've listened. I've learned. And frankly, its heart wrenching," the letter said. Harjo wondered why Snyder, who has …
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Become a Substance Abuse Counselor (LCDC) in Texas With an AA in Psychology?

Question by britneygracekelly: Become a Substance Abuse Counselor (LCDC) in Texas with an AA in psychology?
Is it posible to become a LCDC in Texas with just an Associates of Arts degree in psychology? If so, how? Please be detailed!

Best answer:

Answer by Toasty!
I went ahead and googled that for you and here are the results for the education requirements for various jobs:

“Education: Master Degree in Psychology or Social Work. Licensure Requirement: License-eligible as an LCDC, LPC, LMSW or LPA in the State of Texas.”

“Graduated from an accredited college or university with a minimum B.A. degree, preferably in human services or C.A.A.P. (Certified Associate Addiction Professional Licensure).”

“Required Education:2 Year Degree plus 1 year of experience”

“Education:
Counselor training required.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.”

“Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences or a directly related field AND two (2) years experience in counseling/social services or criminal justice work;”

Our View: Report Reveals Weakness of Westbrook School Alcohol, Drug Policy

Our View: Report reveals weakness of Westbrook school alcohol, drug policy
Complicating matters is the unusual language in the Westbrook alcohol and drug policy, which treats students who are “knowingly present” at a party where substance abuse is taking place the same as the substance abusers. This puts the burden of proof …
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School forms drug committee
The Board, in recognition that drug and alcohol abuse is a community problem, shall cooperate actively with law enforcement, social services or other agencies and organizations, parents/guardians and any other recognized community resources committed …
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Local Group Educating Public on Marijuana Truths

Local group educating public on marijuana truths
A campaign to educate the public on the facts of marijuana use was rolled out by members of the Permian Basin Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. Members of the H2i Coalition, from Odessa and Midland, gathered at the City Hall Council …
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Botetourt Prevention Coalition discussed Marijuana facts and myths
The BPC is made up of professionials dealing with youth alcohol and substance abuse, school administrators, law enforcement, social services, the legal community, clergy and health professionals as well as citizens. Marijuana and its legalization in …
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Farrell: Davy remarks taken out of context
… facts are relatively straightforward for us [GPA], we have a counselling service up and running in the last three years and I wouldn't be aware that any have come for help with substance abuse other than perhaps some difficulties or challenges with …
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