Saturday 26 April 2014

The Importance Of Continuing Education For Substance Abuse Counselors

By Eloise Hewitt


A continuous abuse of any individual has a negative impact to all parties involved. It will affect their emotional, physiological and psychological aspects of their life. People who are suffering from an abusive addiction will not only affect them, but also to the people who love them. A continuing education for substance abuse counselors should be more knowledgeable and capable in this field.

An abuse counselor is offering a bulk of challenges and a career. There are many people who are under treatment due to the alcoholic drinks and drug addiction. At the modern time today, they tend to understand each of them who are suffering and battling themselves, that is why many of them are seeking for help. Unlike before that most drug addicts are sent to jail, today courts are already advising these people to treat themselves and engage in a treatment program.

The demand for these counselors continues to grow. However, there are certainly lacking of fund problems that makes a hindrance for these needs. There are already cutting off the support from all kinds of sectors. Even some health insurance will deny and made it harder for the qualification of assistance and treatment.

This is the reality that even in the hardest time for these professions, they still need to serve the people who need their help. They are working with several sectors such as private and public sectors. They are also required qualifications in a state. It is important to verify that they are capable for the job.

Large percentage of women in the world are working in an abuse counseling field, while people in this profession are working between one to nine years of service. This high percentage drop after the ninth year. It is considered that most professionals are switching to other careers after gaining enough experience.

Mostly, counseling professionals are found in some major cities. Usually, they are in the hospitals, in the government, in detention centers and in family residential area. Employers mostly post their high demand for these people that will also vary with a certified counselor.

There are some organizations that are educating the community about the dangerous side effects of alcohol and drug use. This is essential for the people being aware of the effects to their health. This is good, especially for the teens who are not yet aware of the effects. Most counselor that is working with teenagers are demanding for a school therapy or sometimes family sessions.

Most of the duties are in clerical forms such as teachers or supervising staff members and documenting the progression of each client. Higher percentage is in younger adults and teens. Thus, the demand for the counselors are very high and increasing in any levels of school. People who are interested in this field should also have the courage, patience and dedication to help others.

They should respect, trust and inspire others most especially their clients. They should act as a way to serve with their ability and set expectations for their goals. They should help develop the skills and job searching for the students. They are trained in identifying serious cases such as exploitation or family issues that will affect their mental health.




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