Addiction to Drugs/Expert Profile

Expertise

I can answer questions about prevention, treatment alternatives, how to deal with withdrawal symptoms and addiction health consequences and/or complications. Being a former addict myself, I decided to go farther and educate in every single subject about substance abuse such as cocaine, marihuana, crack, heroin, LSD, amphetamines, meta amphetamines, opiates and alcohol among others. I am prepared to deal with a client from the point of initial interview and guide him or her throughout the whole recovery process from a Counselor's perspective. Down to earth, professional and dynamic are just a few of my qualities. I am commited to help addicts at a 100% of my knowledge. Rehabilitation is for everyone, we all have the right and the power to recover from addiction.

Experience in the area

Having the knowledge and experience of the whole process, from living in the streets, my way to rehabilitation and recovery gives me a step ahead among others who have studied this subject just from a classroom perspective and not real life experience. Besides my own experience I am well educated in twelve step programs and support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotic Anonymous. Note: Please refrain from asking any questions that may encourage drug/substance use as well as other specific questions about "bloodwork" and other drug tests. For those questions, ask a team member specialized in Chemistry, Medicine, Psychiatry or Pharmacy.

Education/Credentials

Stonebridge Associated Colleges 2009 Certified Substance Abuse Counselor S.A.C. Dipl. E18818 N.C.F.E. Certificate # 1225409 Award # IIQ0006865

Past/Present Clients

HIPAA law would not allow me to give information in this section. Every case is worked on an extreme confidential matter.

What do you like about this subject?

Helping other addicts and their loved ones is my mission!

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

To create a rehabilitation facility.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

It just takes a few days to become an addict from a mere weekend use pattern. An addict may already have a mental illness before addiction and may also develop a mental condition because of substance abuse, it can work both ways.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Know your addiction triggers before making any question!