Drug abuse is often associated with illicit use of illegal street drugs like heroin and cocaine. But the advance of teen drug abuse appears in a place you might not expect. According to an article Dr. Manny Alvarez published at FoxNews.com, prescription drug abuse is a growing problem amongst teens, … [Read more...] aboutThe Advance of Teen Drug Abuse
The Cycle of Heroin Addiction
Have you ever been addicted to heroin? Hopefully, you haven’t because it’s brutal. Heroin use is a life devouring thing. It changes you and not for the better. But what is it like? A Day in the Life There are lots of pictures painted around the Internet of what heroin addiction looks like. … [Read more...] aboutThe Cycle of Heroin Addiction
3 Ways Substance Abuse Counselors Safeguard Client Welfare
Every job comes with a set of responsibilities. Most of the time, how well you handle them dictates whether your employment is short or long and whether you ever see a raise. And it’s rare for your responsibilities to impact a paying customer directly in a very negative way. After all, a bad … [Read more...] about3 Ways Substance Abuse Counselors Safeguard Client Welfare
A Typical Day for a Substance Abuse Counselor
If you’re here to find out what a typical day for a substance abuse counselor is like, we’re sorry to disappoint. We know you Googled it and landed here, and the title is spot on, but there’s no such thing as a typical day for a substance abuse professional. You see, typical is a lot like normal, … [Read more...] aboutA Typical Day for a Substance Abuse Counselor
