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I am available to answer any questions about substance use, abuse, and dependence. I can also offer perspective on treatment options and how to motivate someone to get help. I have over 27 years of experience as a substance abuse treatment professional, working with adolescents and adults in a variety of treatment settings. I feel I can answer just about any question in this topic area but can also access reference sources, or direct you to these for additional information gathering or education on your own.
I am a professional addictions counselor working in a very highly respected treatment center, as well as having a private practice in two states.
Masters Degree in Behavioral Science Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor in three states. Also an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor
I am interested in a holistic approach to addiction treatment, looking at the benefits of diet, exercise, acupuncture, for example, in improving client outcomes. I would like to explore ways of integrating these elements into traditional therapeutic methods.
Not everyone believes that addiction is a disease!
As above, there is emerging debate about whether addiction is a disease, and to what extent substance users have the power of choice. I find this an intriguing debate, not the least in how it elicits very impassioned responses from both camps.
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Sorry for the late response! I'm assuming you meant "bad" reaction to cocaine rather than "back" reaction? If so, then the medical professional will look out for any cardiac (heart) condition that
Hi Rachel, In answer to your questions: 1) I think there are strong societal influences in the ways kids think. I think being risque is fashionable, and marijuana smoking is all but completely
Hi Deb, The last four words of your question preface a lot of my answer: "His welfare comes first". This man has quite a drug addiction history, and considering that, has only started his recovery
Hi Peggy, You are going through classic opioid withdrawal symptoms. You can go it alone, and will eventually see the symptoms subside; hard to say how many days that will be. However, you may not see
Hi, I'd like to help you, but am not sure how to we will be able to establish communication. This is a public forum, so any phone numbers or email addresses will be visible to others. There may
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