Sober Stories

Prescription drugs are easier to obtain than ever before. Medications are prescribed at increasing rates, making them readily available in most homes throughout the United…

In substance abuse treatment, counseling certifications and counselors themselves go by numerous names and titles. Depending on where you are located different titles are used…

Attention needs to be paid to the lack of oversight that exists in the substance abuse treatment industry. These issues are important to understand so…

So, you have done it: you have completed your certification and you are now ready to interview for jobs. Interviewing for any position can be…

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…

If you discover your child is using marijuana, you may be struggling with numerous emotions. From feeling upset about your child’s substance use to experiencing…

Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances by young adults. For many adolescents, alcohol is the first substance they experiment with. Ease of…

If you suspect your child is using drugs, you may be tempted to find evidence. While you may be reluctant because it may feel like…

If your child is struggling with addiction, you may also be grappling with a tidal wave of emotions. Feeling unsure, confused, sad, or stressed is…