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Expert Profile: Crystal

Expertise: I can answer questions on substance abuse and addiction as well as possible ideas for abstinence and groups. I have been a substance abuse counseling specialist for 5 years. I cannot give medically diagnose but can give accurate advice and helpful ideas.

Experience in the area
I have been a substance abuse counselor for five years and have detoxed clients off of all drugs and alcohol.

Education/Credentials
I have a minor in addiction,an A.A. in Juvenile Justice and am working on my B.A in Criminal Justice with addiction. I have worked with doctors who specialize in medical detox and have 10 years nursing field experience.

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Prestige Points: 1840
Knowledge	9.85 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.75 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.54 Best of the best
Politeness	9.86 Best of the best
Number Of Questions Today (GMT time)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (Per Day, in GMT time)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		299

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	03/29/09
10	10	10	10	12/30/08
10	10	10	10	12/30/08
10	10	10	10	12/03/08
10	10	10	10	12/01/08

User Comments

Thanks so much- I think you are right on- I just needed that nudge- -the mom
(Jean on 03/29/09)

Thought so! Thanks!
(Danielle on 12/30/08)

Thank you for your answer. It helped me know that I'm on the right track... and that I can be a little more demanding on my expectations for my boyfri
(Shar on 12/30/08)

such a big help, i do'nt think i could of done this without her help.THANK YOU!! if i ever a a problem arise where i feel i can;t do alone, i hope Cry
(cody on 12/03/08)

Thank you for the quick and detailed response!
(Danielle on 12/01/08)

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Recent Answers from Crystal

2009-03-30 I don't know what to do.: JoHanna, It is difficult to be involved with someone who is still going through the addiction cycle, especially when they have been to rehab twice and the lengths that he has been able to take but...

2009-03-30 I really need help!: Angel, This is so difficult and I am sorry that you have to go through this. When you say that he is clean, does this mean he went to rehab? There are alanon meetings offered for loved ones of addicts...

2009-03-29 drug abuse / addiction: Jean, This is an all too familiar situation and happens more then not. I feel for you and for your granddaugther. Since he is on probation I would definitely call his probation officer because if you...

2009-03-28 The Effects of Tobacco Use: Mary, Entering any type of substance into the system that is made to alter who we are in any way has effects from the first time, it depends on whether or not you continue to use as to whether the...

2009-03-26 how: My suggestion to you is that for sobriety to work for you, you need to find the real you inside, work on a motivator for being clean and enhance it. Addiction can prove to be a life long battle and it...