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...] about A Typical Day for a Substance Abuse Counselor
OxyContin Abuse and Addiction
OxyContin is the brand name for a prescription drug called oxycodone. It is prescribed for patients coping with moderate to severe pain. For some, it is a lifeline drug that helps them manage chronic pain and some types of cancer. But it’s also a highly addictive substance that is flooding the … [Read more...] about OxyContin Abuse and Addiction
The Signs of Heroin Abuse and Addiction
We recently published a blog in which we spotlighted the reality of heroin. Here’s the recap: In the United States, heroin deaths quadrupled from 2000 to 2013. In 2013, 43,982 deaths were attributed to drug poisoning due to heroin. Obviously, our nation is facing a major heroin abuse and addiction … [Read more...] about The Signs of Heroin Abuse and Addiction
DWI Arrests: What You Need to Know
You drink, you drive, and you get arrested for a DWI. Is that all there is to know about DWI arrests in North Carolina? Hardly. While drinking, driving, and getting caught are the basics, there is a lot more to know about DWI arrests. Let’s start with a bit of trivia. You’ve heard of DWIs, but … [Read more...] about DWI Arrests: What You Need to Know
The Ethical Challenges Faced by Substance Abuse Counselors
The substance abuse counselor is a unique professional. Taking a front row seat to the impact of drug and alcohol abuse and dependency, they work closely with people in recovery. It’s a bumpy road fraught with emotions and sometimes the stuff of movies. Ethics and values weigh heavily on every move … [Read more...] about The Ethical Challenges Faced by Substance Abuse Counselors
Heroin Use Explodes in North Carolina
What creates a heroin addict? Ask one, and you’ll see a response like Sean’s. The Fayetteville Observer ran a story at the end of 2015 covering an unprecedented increase in local heroin use. The story starts with these gripping words: Sean doesn’t know why he became a heroin addict. He thinks … [Read more...] about Heroin Use Explodes in North Carolina
What Is Heroin?
You’ve heard about it. You may have even been offered some by your peers or friends. But what exactly is heroin? Where does it come from? What makes it so dangerous? And how is it used? According to research compiled by WebMD, heroin is made from the resin of a flower called the opium poppy, … [Read more...] about What Is Heroin?
