How Is Counseling Done as Part of a Drug Rehab Program?

Question by aubrie a: How is counseling done as part of a drug rehab program?
I am a senior student and is dreaming of becoming a counselor someday. I’ve heard from our teacher that counseling is an essential part of drug rehabilitation programs. I want to know more about it to become a good counselor someday. I will help the victims of illegal drugs by giving them pieces of advice.

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the most well known drug rehab program that i know if is narcotics anonymous. you can read more about how their program works on their website: http://www.na.org/basic.htm

counselors generally provide a confidential outlet for those in rehab to vent, work through overcoming the addiction, etc. they also give support, assist with resources, among other things.

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