Addiction Studies
May 11, 2018
Substance Use Counselor vs Social Worker Careers
If you are interested in working with clients and their families through challenging life situations, social work or substance abuse counseling may be career paths…
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January 8, 2018
Become a Certified Counselor | Counseling Courses for Certification
Becoming a substance use counselor can be an incredibly rewarding experience.While the job is not without challenges, the opportunity to directly help a person successfully…
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March 16, 2017
College Student Addiction Statistics
While the addictive substances of choice might change from one college student generation to the next, addiction remains a problem. Dive into college student addiction…
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December 3, 2016
How Substance Abuse Hinders Satisfactory Academic Progress
For students, satisfactory academic progress is a fundamental element to qualifying for financial aid and scholarships. Multiple facets combine to brand a student as either…
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December 1, 2016
What Is the Number One Drug Used by Teens?
What is the number one drug used by teens? The answer to this changes by the year and often depends on where the teens live.…
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November 2, 2016
Addict’s Best Friend: What You Need to Know about Therapy Animals
Addiction therapy is constantly evolving to include new and innovative approaches to recovery. Pet therapy, also known as animal-assisted therapy, is a relatively new form…
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October 26, 2016
Top Tips to Effective Role Play Therapy
Role play exercises are used in everyday life. When preparing for an interview, a big presentation, or any other major event, people often practice ahead…
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August 2, 2016
Inspiring Stories; Why I Became an Addiction Counselor
Substance abuse is a widespread problem that affects millions throughout the United States. Those who struggle with addiction may find themselves in treatment and utilizing…
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November 23, 2015
Co-occurring Disorders: When Addiction is not the only Problem
For many dealing with substance abuse issues, staying abstinent requires addressing co-occurring mental disorders such as PTSD, anxiety, or schizophrenia. Taking on the challenges that…
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