Posted in Substance Abuse Counselor on Jan 19th, 2010
There is a miscommunication of facts between drug addicts and those around them as to who is smarter. Drug addicts often feel as though they are smarter and offer as proof their ability to hide their addictions for awhile, their sneakiness with money, and the delusion that they think they are smarter. However, there are several ways to outsmart a drug addict
Posted in Substance Abuse Counselor on Dec 1st, 2009
Behavioral disorder counselors deal with substance abuse problems every day. They are professional and experienced and can help someone who calls in to definitively set up a working plan to overcome a substance abuse problem. If a loved one calls in, the behavioral disorder counselor can help to set up an intervention. They can set up a treatment plan that can work based on a particular individual’s need
Posted in Substance Abuse Counselor on Nov 5th, 2009
Two types of people become substance abuse counselors. Those who have a desire to help someone and those who have walked in their shoes or both. Through education and/or life experience, substance abuse counselors can help a drug addict recover and live a responsible life in society.
Posted in Substance Abuse Counselor on Oct 6th, 2009
A substance abuse counselor must be well versed in the cause and affect of alcohol and drug related dependencies. They must also have a true desire to help those who are in crisis. The average day of a counselor can be very hectic and challenging, which is why a genuine desire to help those with addictions is needed to be a good counselor.
