Pence's billion highway plan makes even GOP fidgety
Unfortunately, Pence Luck seems patented in Indiana. The I-65 that extends from Louisville though the center of Kentucky down past Bowling Green is open, rolling, wide and without blemish. The shoulders are wide, well kept and exits are well marked and … Read more on Chicago Tribune

Japan trade deficit narrows but exports fall short
A 19-year-old Indiana University student accused of trying to remove a Muslim woman's headscarf and shouting racial slurs says he had been drinking alcohol and hadn't taken his anti-anxiety medication prior… Indiana University has expelled a 19-year … Read more on NewsWest9.com

Zoeller, state AGs urge Congress to pass opioid addiction legislation
As states continue to address the epidemic of heroin and opioid-based painkiller addiction and its devastating effect on public health, Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller and 37 other state and territorial attorneys general today sent a letter to … Read more on WNDU-TV

California Governor Vetoes Drug Conviction Bill
In California, anyone who gets popped for a minor drug offense, like smoking a joint, can plead guilty and volunteer for drug treatment—usually about a year. Upon successful completion of drug counseling, that charge and conviction is wiped off one's … Read more on Northeast Indiana Public Radio

UM graduate profile: After drugs and jail, Jason Hanlon found calling in …
To cope, Hanlon turned to drugs and alcohol. He'd abused substances since he was 12, and after his dad passed away, his life spiraled out of control. "I was just really lost in the world and didn't have any kind of direction," Hanlon said. He did meth … Read more on The Missoulian

New Boise drug detox center gives hope for recovery
BOISE – Prescription drug abuse is becoming more prevalent in our country and right here in the Treasure Valley. Many times, that progresses to the use of cocaine and heroin. A new Boise recovery center is opening in Boise to care for those suffering … Read more on KTVB

LCCC unveils drug counseling center
Speaking at the dedication of the Caring Advocates for Recovery Education Center, the Lorain County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services counselor joked that when LCADA President Tom Stuber says jump, Kestler's response is, “How high?” “And, speaking of … Read more on Chronicle-Telegram

School board discusses drug testing
“During that 30 days they would have to get enrolled into a drug counseling program,” said Moyers. “We have forms for parents and students to fill out and also be signed by a drug counselor showing proof they have enrolled and underwent the proper course. Read more on Daily Journal Online

Local law enforcement, doctors, judges express concern over plight of mentally ill
“They take these drugs because they feel better on them. Some just get off … The mental health clinic prescribes medicine and they do their best to make sure they take their medication, but jail is not set up for counseling like in a treatment … Read more on Monroe News Star

Guest Column: 'Substance abuse' is not a crime
If Alcoholics Anonymous doesn't work for you, motivational counseling and group therapies provide alternative treatment approaches. Now what happens if the drug of choice is heroin, cocaine or methamphetamine? First, unlike alcohol, you can't purchase … Read more on Tahoe Daily Tribune

Individuals are always subject to times of weakness. These can make manifest in different kind of vices. These vices are can in turn develop into addiction such as substance dependence or drug addiction. These addictions have a profound effect on the life not only of the addict but most especially the lives of the members of their family, their friends as well as their loved one and even their community. Drug addiction can affect daily performance of duties and can thus put a strain on relationships both professional and personal.

Nevertheless there is no need to despair. Drug addiction help is always possible. Drug rehab centres offer various programs to help patients get over the hump and achieve sobriety.

Drug counseling is one of the therapies that are offered to patients. Questions nonetheless arise as to what goes on in this process. But basically drug counseling is part of drug addiction treatment. It is an important component in the quest to help individuals achieve sobriety and stay sober after treatment.

Counseling provides an avenue where patients can talk about their struggles and how their addiction came about. This helps doctors decipher how best to help these patients recover. Drug counseling may be done individually or in groups. The former is done with a registered counselor who is trained to address different issues that the addict may have. The latter is done in a group setting where individuals get to share their experiences and work as a support group for each other.

With various issues that are centered on, drug counseling can be a challenge. However, recovery can be much more difficult and even nearly impossible to attain without it. Addiction counselors and medical professionals can devise different programs to specifically cater to each patient. They have extensive training to be able to address all the needs of the addict and assist them in their quest for sobriety.

Addicts go through a lot of physical, mental and emotional struggles throughout treatment. It is the roles of drug counseling and counselors to help lift this heavy burden by providing an avenue where individuals can express their feelings and vent out all the negative emotions that may be residing in them. Drug counseling is thus vital in the healing process.

Drug addiction affects the different facets of a person’s life-lifestyle, family, community and work. Drug counseling aids person in coming to terms with their addiction and addressing all the issues that come with it. Drug counseling acts as a sounding board and a reflection of an individual’s life before, during and after addiction or while on treatment. This can be a way of showing an individual various paths that can be taken that are more productive and rewarding. Drug counseling is a way of empowering an addict to better deal with their issues and face them squarely. This enables them to devise solutions and in turn solve their problems.

All in all, drug counseling is in every bit, vital to the quest for recovery from drug addiction. Being able to vent out feelings and talk about issues are important steps on the way to sobriety.

Ranzenhofer says Senate passes comprehensive package of bills on opiates
The passage of the bill package begins the legislative response laid out in the report to prevent drug abuse and overdoses; increase the availability and efficacy of addiction treatment; and enhance the tools provided to law enforcement to keep heroin … Read more on The Batavian

Police: Killer couple shouted: 'Revolution!'
In 2011, he pleaded guilty to a felony charge of dealing marijuana and was sentenced to two year's probation and drug counseling. He was arrested and charged with battery in 2009. A jury acquitted him later that year. Couple moved to Las Vegas in January. Read more on KSPR

Homeless population growing in South Jersey, NJ Counts report says
In order to combat the homeless problem, she believes, the drug addiction problem must be tackled. "There's a pretty large heroin and opiate problem. This heroin crisis going on is in all the counties," she said. "We need more drug counseling … Read more on NJ.com