Substance abuse

Teen Addicts in Massillon, OH Benefit From New Helpline

Teen Addicts in Massillon, OH Benefit from New Helpline
By calling the Massillon Adolescent Rehab Helpline at (330) 516-1335, young adults can speak directly to addiction specialist who can answer any of their questions and concerns about substance abuse. Parents… Continue reading →

Prescription Drug Abuse Kills: Action in 4 Areas to Lower Abuse

Prescription drug abuse kills: action in 4 areas to lower abuse
There has been growing awareness of the power of prescription medications to kill. The problem is so serious it should be ranked alongside illicit drug abuse and alcohol abuse… Continue reading →

Aid in Recovery Comments on Effectiveness of Topiramate for Treating Cocaine …

Aid in Recovery Comments on Effectiveness of Topiramate for Treating Cocaine …
Aid in Recovery, a full service drug and alcohol treatment center for substance abuse in South Florida, released a statement today commenting on new research that suggests that… Continue reading →

Ethics Committee Launches Investigation of Florida Congressman Arrested With …

Ethics Committee launches investigation of Florida congressman arrested with …
Radel is currently on leave from Congress and is being treated at a drug rehabilitation centre in Florida. He said he had struggled with alcoholism and substance abuse for years.… Continue reading →

Valley Voice: Taking Action Against Alcohol Addiction

Valley Voice: Taking action against alcohol addiction
… brain disease. Parts of the brain that control decision-making, considering consequences and inhibiting poor choices are affected, not just in chronic alcoholism, but after the ingestion of even a single drink of… Continue reading →

What Kind of Schooling Does a Substance Abuse Counselor Need?

Question by natanya: what kind of schooling does a substance abuse counselor need?
i live in Minnesota and I would like to pursue this career. what kind of schooling would i need to do? i have my high school diploma… Continue reading →