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    In the United States there are 50 states all of which have passed some kind of law requiring citizens and professionals to report any signs of child abuse or neglect of any kind. Most laws state that if counselors along with other professionals have suspicion of child abuse or neglect has 48 hours to report it. They also have the responsibility to report domestic abuse‚ and abuse of the elderly. Mandated reporters are required to make a report right away either orally‚ in person‚ or by email‚ and

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    The field of substance abuse counseling is growing exponentially. With the opioid epidemic booming and synthetic drugs flooding the market‚ there is a dire need for counselors with education‚ training‚ and strong work ethics. But that is not why I am choosing to become a Substance Abuse Counselor‚ there is a little more to it. They say those that have lived it are the ones who can help others during their struggles. I am 45 years old‚ a mother to 3 beautiful children‚ one with special needs. I am

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    Description Substance abuse counselors work with work with patients who have alcohol or substance abuse issues. They interview patients to assess their substance abuse issues. determine courses of treatment‚ work with patients to complete their treatment plan and provide recovery support. They may work one on one with clients or run group therapy sessions‚ or liaise with patient’s family‚ partners and employers to help facilitate their recovery. Typical Positions Available Substance abuse counselors work

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    Substance Abuse Counselor Substance Abuse Counselors‚ otherwise known as Behavioral Disorder counselors‚ advise people who suffer from alcoholism‚ drug addiction‚ eating disorders‚ or other behavioral problems. Substance Abuse counselors do a variety of things such as evaluate client’s’ mental and physical health‚ addiction or problem behavior‚ and readiness for the treatment they need. The first rehab clinic was formed in 1982 by President Ford’s wife‚ Betty Ford‚ when she developed an addiction

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    My experience as a substance abuse counselor intern with a rural non-profit substance abuse treatment agency afforded me the opportunity to effectively learn and manage many operational aspects of a treatment facility. The position provided me with an appropriate skill set to deliver effective substance abuse treatment services to individuals with a DSM 5 Substance Use Disorder diagnosis within an Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient treatment setting. As a Western Regional Drug Court Treatment Team

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    When I get older I want to be a substance abuse counselor. Substance abuse counselors are important because if you or someone you know is addicted to something they can get help from someone in this field. I think I would be a good person for this kind of job. All my life I have been around substance abusers and I myself was once a substance abuser. A substance abuser is someone who is prescribed something but instead of taking it when needed they abuse it and take it whenever they want to‚ usually

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    Substance abuse is the use of any substance for an unintended purpose or in an excessive amount. All substances‚ whether legal or illegal‚ have an impact on health when used in the wrong way. Different sub-stances have different effects on the body. Substances that are commonly abused in the United States among the Adolescent age group include alcohol‚ amphetamines‚ anabolic steroids‚ cocaine‚ depressants hallucinogens‚ inhalants‚ marijuana‚ narcotics‚ prescription medications‚ nonprescription (over-the-counter)

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    Submit a statement that discusses your career goals‚ as well as the factors that led you to select the Mid-Career MPA program as a means of furthering your personal and professional goals. Be as specific as possible in describing how your expected course of study will enable you to build on your prior professional experience and achieve these goals (750 word limit). Economic development and welfare of the people are the natural fit with my personality traits from my childhood which allowed me

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    It’s funny I was asked to write a paper about personal and professional goals. I often recite in my head what needs to be done. First‚ in determining my career goals I believe goals are essential to maintain professional success. I want to also give my children a healthy environment so later in life they can accomplish their goals and be successful in their goals and be successful in their careers. It takes perseverance and diligence in order to maintain a successful life. Professionally I would

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    Personal and Professional Goals Andreea Pop University Of Phoenix HCS/301 February 07‚ 2011 Personal and Professional Goals Over the last couple of years I have been contemplating over the direction of my life‚ and finally decided it is time to assume more control over it. That is way I decided to return to school in order to earn my BSN. This paper will address the decisions

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