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How Do I Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in North Carolina?

Question by Penelope: How do I become a Substance Abuse Counselor in North Carolina?
I have my Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, but I am very interested in a career change. My brother died a year ago from a drug overdose and even before he died, I was considering changing professions to become an addiction/substance abuse counselor. I can’t find any helpful advice on the internet given my situation. Do I need to start from scratch or does having a Masters Degree help me? Do I just need a certification, or do I need a second Masters Degree? What are my options? If I could participate in online courses, that would be the most ideal for me. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!

Governor Corbett Launches Statewide Healthy Pennsylvania Drug Take-Back

Governor Corbett Launches Statewide Healthy Pennsylvania Drug Take-Back

Filed under: prescription drug addiction help

"My Healthy Pennsylvania Drug Take-Back initiative is an important step in alleviating Pennsylvania's public health and safety concerns regarding prescription drug abuse and misuse, especially among our youth who don't have to look further than their …
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Calhoun County Circuit Court Sentencings

Calhoun County Circuit Court sentencings

Filed under: drug abuse treatments

April Colleen Adams, 29, 93 Post Ave., Battle Creek, pleaded guilty to possession of a non-narcotic controlled substance: 24 months probation, must successfully complete substance abuse treatment and testing and must enter and complete K-pep, $ 980.50 …
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Meet Joe Starrs

Meet Joe Starrs

Filed under: drug abuse help websites

How much prescription drug abuse do you see on a regular basis? I see it every single day. If it's a controlled substance like many pain relievers or stimulants, the state of Michigan maintains a website where we can chart a patient's dispensing …
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Theft of DARE Jar From East Bridgewater Police Station Caught on Video

Theft of DARE jar from East Bridgewater police station caught on video

Filed under: drug abuse resistance education

It was a jar placed there to raise money for the community's DARE program – drug abuse resistance education, which is taught to students at all three East Bridgewater schools. Maskell appeared to read the label, then chewing on a fingernail, looked …
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Medical Marijuana: Is South Carolina Ready?

Medical Marijuana: Is South Carolina Ready?

Filed under: Colorado Drug Use

That equates to roughly 470,000 South Carolinians who use medical marijuana on a monthly basis, despite its current status as a Schedule I drug. Not everyone is anxiously … I see no reason to step behind Colorado or Washington now.” This fiercely …
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