If you’re on the mend from an invasive surgery or coping with moderate to severe pain, you might find your doctor writing an prescription for codeine. Classified as a narcotic, Codeine is an opioid pain medication. According to Dictionary.com, it is characterized as “a white, crystalline, slightly bitter alkaloid…chiefly [used] as an analgesic or sedative…
The 12 core functions of alcohol and drug abuse counseling create the blueprint all substance use professionals follow. It’s a proven guide because this step-by-step process has shown the best results in starting and managing a successful client + counselor relationship. The first of the 12 core functions is screening, and we’re going to dig…
We’ve talked about what a substance abuse counselor is and the role they play in alcohol and drug treatment. But how do counselors become skilled at assisting clients during recovery? Like any other specialty, they receive specific training. Substance abuse counselors are equipped to do their job with specialized knowledge, training, and experience. If you’re…
If you’re on the path to becoming a substance abuse counselor, you know all about clinical supervision. And if you don’t, then you better brush up. Textbooks, tests, and class time are only part of the steps to becoming a counselor. Before you’re unleashed to make that meaningful, often life-changing impact, you have to complete…
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