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Yes. It's pretty common for drug abuse counselors to be former addicts. And it's common for former addicts to have been charged with a felony...or two. Make sure you are honest on your application. It is not uncommon at all. In fact, former addicts often make the best counselors because their patients can get away with anything.
What else can I help you with?
What harmful mental and physical effects result from substance abuse?
depression, illness, loss of job.
How do you handle a job interview when you were previously fired for substance abuse issues?
You talk to your interviewer about your past job in a good voice and see what hapens
What jobs are available to someone with substance abuse counselor certification?
Available jobs would be guidance counselor, rehab facilitator, any sort of job that would help youth and adults with problems ranging from substance abuse to recuperation.
What kind of a job can you get with a bachelor's degree in health science with a concentration in exercise science?
You could probably get a job in sports health and as a councelor in sports health or a trainer.
What are the diadvantages and advantages of substance abuse?
There are NO advantages to substance abuse. Substance abuse is a chronic disease and can lead to death. When a person uses they are out of contact with real life. That's one of the main reasons people use. To disconnect. It also can have a devastating effect on the family of the abuser. Substance abuse damages not only the central nervous system and major organs, but will damage abusers ability to have a relationship with spouse, kids and family & friends. It gets harder to hold down a job. Life will eventually spiral out of control until the abuser either; gets help, or dies.
What are the job prospects with a Master Degree in Counseling?
A Masters Degree in counseling can illicit numerous job opportunities depending on one's interests. Some of these include marriage counseling, genetic counselor, and a substance abuse counselor.
What would be the job title for someone who wants to help people especially kids with their lives such as counseling the being there for them and just anything that improves their lives?
A Guidance Councelor
Where should I go to become a substance abuse counselor?
Becoming a substance abuse counselor is a demanding and rewarding job. The requirements for this type of job vary by state. However, some of the basics are similar. You would first need to decide if you want to be a certified abuse counselor or a licensed abuse counselor. The amount of education and experience you will need will be different for each. Regardless of which type of counselor you want to be, you will need around 2000 hours of work experience in the mental help field. You also will need 160 hours of supervised work experience. You will also need around 155 hours of formal classroom hours by a government approved college in the alcohol and or drug classes required by your state.
What does substance abuse lead to?
Loss of family, friends, your health, job, your sanity, anything of monetary value and life as you once knew it. The only thing you gain is a criminal record, bad credit, and the look of death.
What lead to substance abuse?
Loss of family, friends, your health, job, your sanity, anything of monetary value and life as you once knew it. The only thing you gain is a criminal record, bad credit, and the look of death.
What makes people homeless?
There are many factors than can cause a person to become homeless. Among them are job loss, mental illness, domestic abuse, foreclosure, lack of affordable housing, and substance or alcohol abuse.
Why does a person abuse others?
There are many reasons, or at least excuses. They include the following: 1. The abuser was abused too. 2. The abuser is using alcohol or drugs. 3. The abuser is under stress and has an anger problem. 4. Some get a sick thrill out of abusing others. 5. It helps them forget their own pain. 6. They try to discipline/confront and go overboard. 7. They feel the other person deserves whatever abuse. As I said, a lot are excuses. Many to most who were abused never become abusers. If substance abuse is part of your problem, then you should seek to stop the substance abuse, not use the substance abuse as an excuse to physically or verbally abuse others. If you have a tough job or are under a lot of pressure, that is not the fault of your family or innocent bystanders. You could seek to eliminate the stress, get treatment for a stress disorder, and attend anger management.
