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Expert Profile: Charles I.

Expertise: There is no one cause for addiction and it must be approached from a biopsychosocial perspective. I can offer answers to questions concerning substance abuse (alcohol and drugs) and related topics such as depression and anxiety. I will not answer questions concerning medical opinion or diagnosis.

Experience in the area
I currently work as a substance abuse counselor and I have experience from counseling in an outpatient setting as well as currently counseling in an opiate maintenance therapy (methadone) center. In addition, I am a recovering addict with over 13 years of recovery and personal experience.

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Sociology. Working toward my Masters in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling.

Awards and Honors
Life time member of the United Chapters of Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society.

Past/Present Clients
I have experience in working with the homeless, domestic violence victims, sexual abuse victims and the public in general.

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 480
Knowledge	9.94 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.81 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.81 Best of the best
Politeness	9.94 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		44

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	01/15/08
10	10	10	10	12/18/07
10	10	10	10	12/18/07
10	9	8	10	12/14/07
9	10	10	10	12/13/07

User Comments

Thank you so much for your quick response. I have heard the word salvia mentioned. I think that is why my son is not afraid of being tested. His res
(anniemarie on 01/15/08)

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You're right...it may have to be detention. Perhaps this will help him see the light. Very sad - but true.
(Kathy on 12/18/07)

thanks for the advise i will seek your advise with alonon thank god for people like you
(joyce on 12/18/07)

thanx very much i now have confidence and made my care plan and will follow it.this is a bit difficult for me but promise to get rid of it as soon as
(Phyllis on 12/14/07)

I would like to thank you for your answers. I had suspected it was more than what she was telling me.Her child is with the father and she is trying to
(jean on 12/13/07)

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Recent Answers from Charles I.

2008-01-21 Married to Drugs?: Hi Sue, thanks for your question. I believe he has a real chance at recovery if he gets a handle on his mental health issues. If he is, in fact, bi-polar and he is not receiving any treatment or meds for...

2008-01-20 help someone help me: Hi Pen, You should feel much better after two weeks and the worst should be behind you. As far as the leg pain, really all you can do is take some aspirin or Tylenol; there really isn't anything that isn't...

2008-01-16 drug testing: Hi Michelle, thanks for your question. If you haven't been smoking any weed since the beginning of December your system should be clean by now. It generally takes 21 to 45 days for marijuana to leave someone's...

2008-01-15 testing neg. when using drugs?: Hi Anniemarie. No salvia divinorum is usually noted to help decrease hunger and thirst. Having said that, understand that everyone's physiological make up is different and how one substance affects me...

2008-01-14 testing neg. when using drugs?: Hi Anniemarie, thanks for your question. I really wish there was a singular answer to your situation, but there isn't. The problem with drug tests is unless you are testing for that particular drug your...