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Addiction to Drugs/Expert Profile
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 extensive experience from counseling in an outpatient setting as well as counseling in an opiate maintenance therapy (methadone) center. In addition, I am a recovering addict with over 15 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.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Rachael | 09/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you, Charles. You did help me ..... |
| Vickie | 09/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Rachel | 08/27/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for taking time out hear ..... |
| Anonymous | 08/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank-you for your advice |
| lisa | 08/13/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you charles for taking time to ..... |
Recent Answers from Charles I.
2011-01-03 Oxycontin Addiction:
Hi Sarah, Well I hate to say these things happen. Relapse is often a part of recovery. I think sometimes relapse is beneficial because it can let the individual know that their addiction is still alive
2009-10-11 drug addiction:
Hi Kim, Thanks for your question. Cocaine/crack generally doesn't have a permanent effect on the brain. It can take up to a year for the brain chemistry to be restored to normal levels which often explains
2009-10-06 my boyfriend is addicted to herione:
Hi Sophie, Well there appears to be two issues here. First is your boyfriend's problem with heroin and second, your issue with trust. There is nothing you can do about your boyfriend's heroin problem
2009-10-02 Husband ex crack addict:
Hi Caroline, Well, the main issue here seems to be trust. From what you described, honesty seems to be something that the basis of the marriage was/is missing. If he had disclosed his addiction to you
2009-09-26 Get my boyfriend off drugs:
Good Morning Rachael; I don't think you are going to stop him from using. He has already expressed to you that he wants you to accept him for who he is and that he likes it too much to stop. I have
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