Teen Helpline Brings Hope to those with Substance Abuse
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Approaches You Don't Know About for Helping Someone With Substance Abuse
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Senate passes welfare drug-testing pilot program
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Lafayette addiction treatment center dispensing anti-overdose kits
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New Adolescent Helpline in Tomball Aids Teens in Finding Substance Abuse …
The helpline is dedicated to helping young adults overcome substance abuse by providing accurate information about local drug and alcohol rehab centers and their treatment programs. Teenage addicts and their parents are encouraged to call the helpline … Read more on Ticker Report

Church of Scientology drug rehab facility opposed
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SoberFreedom.com Launches Pivotal Service for Individuals and Families …
The perception that treatment for drug and alcohol addiction should be conducted in the same community in which the addict lives exacerbates the problems people experience when living in underserved communities. The reality is … While certain regions … Read more on DigitalJournal.com

New Teen Substance Abuse Helpline Provides Recovery Help for Young Addicts
LIGHTNING RELEASES (3/10/2014) – Living with substance abuse is unfortunately a way of life for many young adults in Celina, OH. Many teenagers are unaware that there are special rehab and recovery programs specifically designed to help them … Read more on Ticker Report

New Helpline in Ironton Brings Substance Abuse Recovery Information to Teens
Operators are available 24/7 to address any questions or concerns pertaining to substance abuse. The helpline also has an informative website, www.drugrehab-Ironton.com, where teens more comprehensive information on rehab and recovery programs. Read more on Ticker Report

Treatment deficit
The state's much-needed Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act will provide an estimated $ 75 million more a year for mental health and drug and alcohol-abuse services. Even so, opioid treatment programs in Ohio, which serve 30,000 people a … Read more on Toledo Blade

Question by brittany: Neonatal icu nurse, substance abuse counselor. Schooling & advice?
Which job would you consider better. Both are very interesting to me & I would love to be able to do either.

Tell me about the school/degrees I have to maintain.

Thank you.

Best answer:

Answer by Annie
Hi Brittany! Here is information about becoming a substance abuse counselor. According to this site http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/degrees/human-services/substance-abuse:

“A certificate in alcohol and drug counseling takes the least amount of time to earn, but these programs are generally only open to individuals who are already certified counselors. These certificates simply provide more specialized training and information to those who are interested in working specifically with people who are suffering from drug and alcohol addiction. While earning these certificates, students will study proven rehabilitation techniques and explore solutions to the challenges they will face as counselors.

To earn an associate degree, students will take more general classes. They will study psychology and sociology, learning how people come to be drug and alcohol addicts. Communication classes will also be required of associate students. The same sorts of classes will be taken at four-year universities, but bachelor’s degrees require more credits. Students will study actual counseling techniques and cases and they will also learn more about the effects that drugs and alcohol have on people.

Graduate degrees in counseling are required by most states in order to become a certified counselor. Most professionals earn master’s degrees in counseling with a specialization in alcohol drug and counseling. General knowledge of psychology and sociology is assumed, so curriculum will concentrate on techniques and theories of counseling. To earn doctoral degrees, students have to choose a specialized area of interest, such as a single patient case study or working with people of a certain socioeconomic background. They also conduct original research and write extensive dissertation papers on their chosen topic.”

Here is information about registered nurses/RNs according to http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Healthcare/Registered-nurses.htm:

“Registered nurses usually take one of three education paths: a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing (BSN), an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN), or a diploma from an approved nursing program. Registered nurses must also be licensed.”

Good luck with your choice! 🙂

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Helpline for Young Adults in Lloyd, NY Provides Substance Abuse Recovery …
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