Do you want to become a substance abuse counselor? Not sure what steps to take to make your goals become a reality? In this article, we’re covering how to become a substance abuse counselor, so you can start taking the first step toward becoming one. So, What is a Substance Abuse Counselor? A substance abuse...
Drug abuse in America has skyrocketed, and drug overdoses have claimed more American lives last year than were lost in the entire Vietnam War. Despite the daily horror stories in the news and multiple governmental initiatives aimed at curbing this epidemic, drug addiction still seems to be on its deadly rise. The truth is that addiction is...
Did you know the need for substance abuse counselors is growing faster than most other occupations in the U.S.? As of April 2016, the Department of Labor projects a 23 percent growth rate between 2016 and 2026. The reason for this growth is two-fold. First, more people are seeking addiction counseling services. The National Survey on Drug Use...
Coming together as a community and providing education is the key to overcoming the growing opioid issue, publishes intercoast.edu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Anaheim, California) — Orange County’s Opioid Crisis continues on a significant upward trend according to reports from the OC Health Care Agency. This write-up points to a 141 percent surge in opioid-related emergencies...
The Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies Program curriculum has been revised to include Co-Occurring Disorders. (The program at InterCoast.edu continues to provide an online curriculum that meets CCAPP) (Anaheim, CA) In 2013 there were more than 21.6 million people in the U.S. suffering from substance abuse or dependence. This number has increased significantly over the...
Did you know that 1 in 5 adults in the United States suffers from some form of mental illness? Mental disorders also affect children, the elderly and are a major problem for the homeless population. It’s more important than ever that the country provide and maintain a strong support system for those in need of...
Guide to Drug and Alcohol Counseling Studies Programs Over 60,000 Americans died from a drug overdose in 2016. That same year 88,000 people died from alcohol-related causes. Unfortunately, those numbers don’t seem to be falling. It’s also incredibly likely you know someone who has been affected by drugs and/or alcohol. You want to help, which...