Posted in Substance Abuse on Oct 13th, 2011
Since time began people living in communities have looked to those older, wiser or of repute for the purpose of seeking guidance and advice for personal problems and troubles. The process of seeking advice, for a specific problem would depend upon who in the community was regarded as an expert – perhaps with particular knowledge [...]
Posted in Substance Abuse on Sep 23rd, 2011
Most people use a mirror, at least once in a day. People habitually pause, look at and consider their reflection, as it appears to them, in the mirror. Mirrors are used to check out and fine tune our appearance – our make up, our dress, our deportment and style. It is only by use of [...]
Posted in Oxycontin Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counselor on Jul 15th, 2011
Comprehensive is a word frequently used in the context of substance abuse counseling. Sometimes comprehensive refers to the range of supportive services, in the community, that a substance abuse counselor can refer his client to, through a network, supportive of substance abuse counseling. Such a comprehensive referral process is system based – referrals made within [...]
Posted in Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counselor on May 20th, 2011
The electronic age has made possible the skill of distance counseling, that can be by telephone, or e- counseling, online. Although distance has its problems, there are some benefits in being able to communicate with a professional substance abuse counselor, when you need to make that call. Much the same issues apply to substance abuse [...]
