Archive for the ‘Adolescent Substance Abuse’ Category

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Question by : What is the importance of drug abuse prevention?

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Answer by Jill
Substance abuse programs and abuse prevention is helpful in letting people be more aware of the effects of addiction. If there is more awareness, not as many individuals wouldn’t have to go through the pain of going through addiction.

Answer by hapi
Drug abuse prevention is so important. Not only does it provide educational information on the detrimental consequences of drug addiction and drug abuse, but it provides recovered patients with preventative measures to avoid relapse.

Children First Child Abuse Prevention PSA 2013 — This is a video created as a public service announcement for the Faribault and Martin County Child Abuse Prevention Council, “Children First”. This is a non-…

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Question by ebizartistry: This question is for substance abuse counselors & therapists.?
How do you think your beliefs about the various users of certain drugs like Meth, Cocaine, Marijuana and Alcohol affect the treatment outcome of these individuals?

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Answer by mental health pro
i have no idea why u are asking this question, but just in case u need help and might be wondering what people think of u-
# one of the ‘sacred’ words for us is- ‘unconditional positive regard’ which means whatever happens, we have only positive emotions for the client.
# in specific to substance use, i have learnt from experience that- sometimes the most unmotivated clients make very good recovery, and the ones who we think will come out of it will relapse soon. so, i always remind myself that i am not God to predict how a person will be, so give him the best that u can.
# substance use is a problem where there are no immediate solutions, the road to recovery is long and hard, and people relapse often. but my responsibility is not to judge them when they relapse, but to offer them solutions so that it doesnt happen again…
so, to answer ur question, i try all i can not to be biased by my own views while treating others…..it is not fair to the client to do so…

Mark Herring gets details on Roanoke mental health program
So far, about 15 to 20 Roanoke City Jail inmates have been identified for one-on-one meetings with the mental health counselor. Funds are available for a second position for a similar program soon to start at the Roanoke County-Salem Jail, said Gail …
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Loyola wins top counseling honor
In fact, developing lesson plans on mental health and surveying students before and after the courses helped give McKendry and her staff the data they needed to improve their counseling in those areas while fulfilling some of the RAMP qualification …
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ARIAS: Mental health under the elms
Today, Mental Health and Counseling has been the focus of much criticism and concern, prompting a YCC report, several published articles and a university-wide response from the administration. Much, it seems, has changed since the time of elm trees in …
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Question by sherry h: In need of a counseling center in Williamson country for indecent exposure.?
on probation and need to go to counseling.
Georgetown ,tx or surrounding areas.

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Answer by darealqueen
try here…….Counseling Services
Illinois Centre Behavioral Health. 3111 Williamson County Parkway. Marion: 618.997.3647 … Franklin County. Franklin-Williamson Human Services, Inc. 902 W. …www.egyptianaaa.org/Counseling.htm – 13k – Cached – More from this site

Answer by Tonya F
I don’t know if this makes since to you, but there are counseling centers on-line. You may want to ask your probation officer if it is considered as an option. If the closest counseling office is not in your area, then you may want to search on-line for on-line counseling. They will evaluate you just as they do in an office.

SC relief for bus juvenile
Citing scientific research and medical opinion, the apex court said: “Studies of adolescent brain anatomy clearly indicate that regions of the brain that regulate such things as foresight, impulse control and resistance to peer pressure are in a …
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'A win-win situation'
AHS is now the former mall's largest tenant, occupying about 96,000 square feet of the total 450,000 square feet on site, with programs and services including child and adolescent addiction and mental health, rehabilitation services, audiology and home …
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Illinois commission recommends removal of juveniles from sex offender registry
The 150-page “Improving Illinois' Response to Sexual Offenses Committed by Youth” is based on current laws and interviews with victims, offenders and those charged with their rehabilitation. Based on the findings, the commission claims placing juvenile …
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Question by Oblivia: Borderline adolescent manipulates therapists & counselors instead of partners and family members…?
Has anyone seen this before? What is the best way to ‘deal’ with it? Did the Therapist realise they were being manipulated? How can therapy proceed?

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Answer by slow learner
Don’t worry, the therapist will figure it out. They deal with it all the time. BPD patients are notorious for manipulating people. They are very good at it. It’s what they’ve learned from life experiences. But any professional worth his salt will figure them out eventually. It may take time though. Depends on how good the manipulater is.

Transitions in Academics
Separation from friends, activities, established part-time jobs, major events like Homecoming, Prom, or a class trip maybe really difficult for an adolescent to adjust to. … If necessary don't shy away from seeking help from an outside counselor or …
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