Drug Court shows signs of success in dealing with abuse
Law enforcement officials report that matters have become drastic enough to affect the vast majority of our community, making the battle they wage against substance abuse and addiction a battle for the future of Carbon County. In December, the Sun …
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Trust claims addicts programme is failing
… the Crime and Drug Partnership. "The outcome of this exercise was a new treatment model for the city. … The programme differs from others in that addicts are split into those who inject heroin or crack, and all other types of drug use. But …
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Addicted mothers in Anoka County gain hope, a future with kids
That year, more than four-fifths of the women incarcerated in Anoka County were guilty of meth-related offenses, she said. The county wanted a program that would not only treat addiction, but also develop parenting skills and healthy relationships and …
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Ky. Officials Announce Million for Drug Addiction Treatment
$ 1 million to support substance abuse treatment for pregnant women by Chrysalis House in Lexington and Independence House in Corbin. · $ 1.5 million to the University of Kentucky to develop best practices for juvenile substance abuse treatment providers.
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Three young adults die from flu in Oakland County
In the past week, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland has treated 173 patients with flu-like symptoms and admitted 45, whereas just two weeks ago, the Pontiac hospital reported only five patients were hospitalized for the flu. The number of cases being reported …
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Spindletop Center expanding their programs
“It's important for our clients to access help in places where they will be treated with dignity and respect,” Broussard said. … In addition, Spindletop will look to expand their outpatient substance abuse program to include indigent clients. Plus …
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Alcohol & Drug Rehab Sherbrooke Launches New Program to Help Adults and …
Counselors and therapists with many years of experience in the field of substance abuse treatment and addiction can help make the transition from addiction to recovery easier. These drug rehab staff members can rely on their personal and professional …
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Question by Popcorn: How to work with drug addicts?
I thought of working with drug addicts today, like how would I get to that position? What sort of jobs are available in rehab centers and drug treatment centers? What type of degrees would I need to get?

Best answer:

Answer by ThirtyEightSnub
Education Requirements for a job as a substance abuse counselor depend on the hiring agency. Some counselors have a high school diploma and
certification while others have a bachelor’s degree or
master’s degree. Since some of the best substance
abuse counselors are those who have overcome addiction themselves, this is one of the few jobs
where a degree from the school of hard knocks can
outweigh university schooling. Counselors with more
education will be trusted with less immediate
supervision and licensed counselors can provide
one-on-one counseling.

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State officials detail 'pretrial services' for defendants with addiction issues
Andy Pallito, commissioner of the Department of Corrections, told lawmakers that he expects that new "pretrial services" would keep a large number of defendants with substance abuse problems out of jail and ultimately reduce recidivism rates and the …
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Remedies plans to move domestic violence, addiction services east in Rockford
Most people in that program are younger than age 30, and many started off addicted to other narcotics or prescription medications. More than half of the people using the methadone clinic and substance abuse services are women, and some women are …
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Hamilton becoming a hub for addictions services
Industry professionals point to Hamilton's burgeoning medical industry and say that just like other medical fields, patients are gravitating to the city to make use of addictions services that are unique and leading the way in Canada. In some cases, it …
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