What Are The Duties Of A Drug And Alcohol Abuse Counselor?

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What Are The Duties Of A Drug And Alcohol Abuse
Counselor?

• BLVD Treatment Center

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• One of the important persons in the life of an
  addict that can make a huge impact on the choices
  of treatments is the drug and alcohol abuse
  counselor. If you dont have any idea on the role
  of this professional, let me give you a quick
  brief on the specialization of the drug and
  alcohol abuse counselor as well as the duties he
  or she must deliver to help the addict reach the
  stage of full recovery.

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What is a drug and alcohol abuse counselor?

• The drug and alcohol abuse counselor is a
  professional in the medical field whose area of
  expertise or specialization focused on treating
  patients with brain disorders including those
  with addiction problems (dependency on alcohol
  and drugs).
• Duties of the drug and alcohol abuse counselor
• Below are among the general scope of duties and
  responsibilities of a drug and alcohol abuse
  counselor
• Drug and alcohol abuse professionals usually work
  in rehab treatment centers, local community
  centers helping drug dependents, nursing and
  residential care treatment facilities, drug and
  alcohol abuse centers, medical hospitals and
  social organizations dedicated to support people
  with different levels of addiction problems.

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• The drug and alcohol abuse counselors offer
  guidance to patients with behavioral problems and
  teach them techniques to cope without having to
  resort to drugs or substance abused.
• During the initial meeting with patients, this
  professional will conduct careful assessment,
  both the psychological and physical state of the
  patient regarding his or her addiction problem.
• The drug and alcohol abuse counselor will also be
  the one to verify the willingness of the patient
  to undergo treatment programs. This professional
  will act as mentor in helping the client choose
  the right drug intervention program.
• The drug and alcohol abuse counselor is also
  authorized to recommend the 12-step approach as
  well as other treatments suited for the patient
  concerned.
• There will be instances wherein this professional
  will have to work closely with the family members
  of the patient, which is an integral part of the
  road leading to recovery. Here, the drug and
  alcohol abuse counselor will meet with the
  families, discuss the various treatment options
  appropriate to the patients addiction problem.

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• This expert also works with other medical
  professionals in the development of treatment
  care programs ideal for patients and give
  referrals on what is deemed necessary to a
  patients case.
• The role of a drug and alcohol abuse counselor
  doesnt end after the patient completed the
  treatment program. This expert will also be more
  visible to the patients aftercare treatment
  program. The counselor will monitor the overall
  progress of the patient once he or she goes back
  to the community. Regular sessions will take most
  of the aftercare treatment where the counselor
  will give a final recommendation whether the
  patient is really ready to face the real world or
  not yet. If the counselor feels that the patient
  had a relapse, he or she may require a drug test
  to validate the suspicion. If found to be true,
  the counselor may advice the patient to undergo
  again drug rehabilitation.

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• The role of a drug and alcohol abuse counselor in
  the treatment of an addict is very challenging
  because it demands a lot of skills, trainings,
  experience in this area and passion to bring out
  the desired outcome to any patient handled and
  thats achieving full recovery at the end of an
  intervention treatment program. I do hope this
  has provided some valuable insights on what you
  should expect from a drug and alcohol abuse
  counselor. Feel free to express your views,
  concerns and apprehensions when meeting with this
  expert because he or she will be your guide when
  the struggles get tougher along the recovery
  phase.

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