mental health

What Are the Steps to Becoming a Psychologist in Drug Rehabilitation?

Question by chelsie j: What are the steps to becoming a psychologist in drug rehabilitation?
im a junior in high school and was thinking about looking into psychology in college. and i realize that i would be more interested in working in a rehab center and i was wondering where i would start? like what to take in college besides psychology and so on

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Answer by raysny
Most of the people who work at rehabs have had substance abuse issues of the own. You won’t see many psychologists working at rehabs, you will find psychiatrists because they can write prescriptions, psychologists can’t.

How Many Different Routes Can Someone Take With a Criminal Justice Degree?

Question by xtremelyeuro: How many different routes can someone take with a criminal justice degree?
I heard people say that a person can go in many directions with a criminal justice degree. Besides, traditional law enforcement (cop in uniform), what other routes can a person with a criminal justice degree take?

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Answer by dingdong
State and federal governments also operate correctional facilities. Three of every five correctional jobs are supplied by state systems. A few of the positions available in correctional facilities are: correctional treatment specialist, corrections counselor, juvenile probation officer, parole officer, warden, clinical psychologist, caseworker, substance abuse specialist, and facilities specialist.

What Are Good Mental Heath Rehabs on the West Coast?

Question by Jesskah: What are good mental heath rehabs on the west coast?
Preferably in Washington or Oregon.

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Answer by D.D
I think you are confused a little……there are no mental health rehabs just for mental health, rehabilitation places are usually related to drugs and addictions. Therapy and mental health clinics, and psyc wards in hospitals are for mental health treatments. You may benefit from a retreat of some kind that deals with mental health issues. The easiest thing to do is google mental health retreats, rehabs, and all that and then call and ask people for information specific to that area.Here are two sites for you.
hazelden.org therapistunlimited.com

How Will I Find Drug Rehab Centers in Easton, Pennsylvania?

Question by anneliese tc: How will I find drug rehab centers in Easton, Pennsylvania?
My cousin is asking for my help in finding drug rehabilitation centers. His wife died a few months ago, and he has been addicted to drugs since then. Now he wants to change because it’s not good for him to be setting this kind of example for his kids. How will I find drug rehabs for him?

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Whose Idea Was It to Illegalize Marijuana?

Question by lex: Whose idea was it to illegalize marijuana?
when was this law passed?
why did they originally pass it?

just want some history on this.

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Answer by Dasans
mine,

i thought it would be a wicked prank

eat it stoners!

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How Is Counseling Done as Part of a Drug Rehab Program?

Question by aubrie a: How is counseling done as part of a drug rehab program?
I am a senior student and is dreaming of becoming a counselor someday. I’ve heard from our teacher that counseling is an essential part of drug rehabilitation programs. I want to know more about it to become a good counselor someday. I will help the victims of illegal drugs by giving them pieces of advice.

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Answer by ?????
the most well known drug rehab program that i know if is narcotics anonymous. you can read more about how their program works on their website: http://www.na.org/basic.htm