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Question by Danyel: What type of education would I need to become an RN at a substance abuse detox facility?
I am currently going to school for pre-health with a nursing concentration, until I have the requirements to apply for nursing. I would like to be able to work as an RN in a substance abuse facility. I was wondering if anyone could give me any advise as to how to go about doing this? I do not know if I will need to specialize in a certain area in order to do so or not? If anyone could help me out in regards to what to do education wise I would really appreciate it! Thanks!

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Answer by MeMeMe
Hi,

First off, good for you for wanting to work in addiction treatment! I’m an addictions counselor and have been working in mental health (mostly suicide prevention) for 7 years and we certainly need more qualified RNs in the field. So I think you will have an easy time finding work once you’re finished with school.

As for your question… To become an RN, you need to go to nursing school. Although I’m sure you already know this. As for specializing in addiction treatment, I don’t believe there are any additional requirements, but it would be good if you have experience working with addicts or at least a greater knowledge of treating clients with addiction. So I would suggest trying to get an internship of some sort with a treatment center in your area. They may not let you do much while you’re in school, but you will be able to put it on your resume. You can learn a lot from observing how things work in treatment. The other suggestion I have would be to take some extra classes that focus on substance abuse. Drug addicts and alcoholics face a variety of special issues separate from the “normal” population you would be working with in a hospital. Most community colleges and some universities now offer programs where you can learn more about these issues. I don’t know where you live, but you may want to start looking for college programs titled “Addictions Counseling” or “Addictions Studies.” Classes you may want to take would be any type of pharmacology, a bloodborne pathogens/infectious disease class, and even alternative treatments to addiction classes. It could also help to take a few classes for addictions counselors like group therapy, individual therapy, or something similar. These will definitely help you in the future in terms of communicating with your clients.

The most important thing I would think an RN working in addiction should have to be educated about is prescription drugs of abuse. Normally when I do an intake on a client coming into treatment, they have been medically prescribed multiple addictive drugs that only contribute to and exacerbate their disease (addiction). Usually these include opiate painkillers, benzodiazepines, and other sedatives and tranquilizers. I had a client once who was on NINE different benzos which she had been on for years, all prescribed by doctors for things like insomnia, anxiety, and even hypothyroidism. This is so egregious and disgusting to me! They were killing her. She obviously had to be medically detoxed for risk of seizures and death from her meds. And needless to say, after being evaluated by our MD, she didn’t NEED any of the pills.

Anyway, I’m rambling. Just excited to see someone wanting to help in the field of addiction treatment. It is rare these days, it seems. But what a satisfying and rewarding job. Good luck to you!!!

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Question by The Advocate of the Devil: What is a “specialized gender identity treatment center” as specified under the PSU health plan?
I’m looking at this:

“Coverage will not be
provided unless the member has already completed a recognized program at a specialized
gender identity treatment center.”

https://www.aetnastudenthealth.com/schools/psu/dombrochure1213.pdf

Now, I’m currently seeing a therapist, currently taking hormones and also full-time, but I’ve never heard of anything like this. What is it?

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Answer by Clones Don’t Have 200k Pts
Ask Aetna.
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Question by chinadoll: Is there a way to get funding for a treatment center?
Trying to get a loved one some help and put into a subsatnce abuse rehab. Don’t have the money to pay for it in my own. Any way I can get some financial assistance with this?

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Answer by The sex Dr
How much does it cost?” is often one of the first questions asked.

The price tag for drug abuse & alcoholism treatment is presented in many different formats. You need to know what is included, what will be added to your bill as a fee-for-service program, and what services your health insurance will cover. This makes it extremely difficult to compare prices by simply asking the question – “What does it cost?”

If you are seeking the best value for your treatment dollar, remember: Price can be meaningful only in the context of quality and performance.

Taken from http://www.drug-rehabs.com/

xx good luck xx

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A large no of people in Chicago use alcohol and other narcotics. Some people drink alcohol as a fashion but some use it to relieve from depression. The consumption of alcohol is very effective against depression and stress but it is not beneficial to use for long term. The drinkers can face many problems in their lives due to the consumption of alcohol like kidney failure, hypertension and many others. Therefore consumption of alcohol is not better for everyone because it is fatal for human health. The important factor is that it is also not easy to inhibit alcohol because it is difficult process. If you want to stop using alcohol then you should decrease its amount gradually because it is better than abrupt inhibition of alcohol. The side effects are possible after quick inhibition of alcohol therefore drinkers should avoid from this practice. Alcohol treatment Chicago center is a department that helps drinkers who want to stop using alcohol. Therefore if you want to have better treatment then it is better to join this center. The main objective of this centre is to provide complete protection to drinkers against side effects. The consumption of alcohol has become an epidemic in Chicago therefore these centers are very necessary.
Similarly there are many ways that can help you against alcohol consumption. You can search about it with the help of internet because it is a big source and it can provide you useful information. You just need to use the internet and type alcohol abuse then you will find a large no of options and treatments against alcohol consumption. A large no of hospitals and therapists are present in united state for your help. Chicago is also a very develop city and it contains a lot of hospitals and skilled doctors for your help. Similarly you can also use many other options like you can consult with your doctor to handle this problem. You can also use many drugs to stop alcohol consumption. Entertainment is also a best way for this purpose. Your health provider can provide useful and better information about it therefore you should act upon your doctor directions because it is beneficial for you. Most of the doctors recommend rehab centers in Chicago for drinkers treatment because it is a best place for their treatment. In rehab centers skilled and experienced doctors provide good management to the patients of depression.
The most important factor behind the alcohol consumption is depression. People use alcohol to relive from depression and anxiety. The alcohol is not beneficial for the treatment of depression because it provides relief only for a short period of time. The depression appears due to reduction of hormones and chemicals in human brain. Therefore medicines can provide good treatment against depression and anxiety. Drug rehabilitation in Chicago is a very important treatment for drinker in Chicago. Similarly it also provides better treatment to alcohol consumers. Therefore rehab center is a best place for the treatment of drinkers.
 

Question by dancingwiththestars: what do you think of nicole kidman’marriage?
MUSIC NEWS

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Keith Urban
Keith Urban Checks Into Rehab
Oct 20, 3:30 PM EST

The Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Keith Urban has checked himself into a rehabilitation treatment center for alcohol abuse, less than four months after his marriage to actress Nicole Kidman.

The Grammy-winning country singer released a statement Friday that said he entered rehab Thursday night with his wife by his side. His publicist would not give the location of the rehab center.

“I deeply regret the hurt this has caused Nicole and the ones that love and support me,” Urban said in the statement.

Urban, who turns 39 on Oct. 26, has publicly acknowledged a former addiction to cocaine.

“One can never let one’s guard down on recovery, and I’m afraid that I have,” the statement read.

Urban’s new CD, “Love, Pain, & the whole crazy thing,” will be released Nov. 7 as scheduled, but he will postpone all upcoming promotional appearances.

Urban will also likely cancel a scheduled appearance on the Country Music Association awards next month, the publicist said.

Kidman and Urban, who were both raised in Australia, married on June 25 in Sydney. They then moved to Nashville, where Urban records.

Urban won a Grammy this year for best male country vocalist for “You’ll Think of Me,” and was named top male vocalist for the second year in a row by the Academy of Country Music.

A Country Weekly magazine reader poll this year named him country music’s sexiest man.

Sample & download Urban’s music

Copyright 2006 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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Answer by the robber and 40 Alibabas
congratulation, nicole

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All addicts are not in need of the same kind of treatment or process for getting over their addiction. It is not the same for an alcohol or drug addict to be cured of the dependencies upon the addicted substance through treatment from established rehabilitation centers.

Alcohol rehabilitation center usually apply a three tier program towards erasing the addiction phase out of the addict’s life. Many addicts are totally concerned about the stigma the society might attach upon the knowledge of their rehab becoming a public story.

Most of the addicts are not at all at home about the uncomfortable questions that arise out of many addiction tales that spread out like rum ours. Thus addicts look for a safe house having an Alcohol rehabilitation program that not only helps them in kicking off their alcohol addiction but also keeps their problems under wraps.

Thus an Alcohol rehabilitation centers stands primarily for the help that the addicts require to get over through a very difficult phase of their lives. It is in a lap of luxury that the rehab center offers the addicts while they are passing through the pain of giving up an unwanted hassle of addiction.

Each and every addict, alcohol, drug or substance provides a treatment through specialized programs while being surrounded by extraordinary facilities. It becomes the caring home that most of these addicts dreamt about with dollops of exquisite locales that put tourist spots to shame.

Thus addicts can fight off their addiction woes in the quiet, private and caring ambience that a specialized rehab center provides for their patients. It is the high success rate of conversions from addicts to normal and sober persons that makes any treatment center to become the ace of the pack.

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