How to Find a Substance Abuse Counselor

Overcoming substance abuse can be an extremely difficult process that many people may not be able to accomplish on their own. One effective means to battle substance abuse is to enlist the help of a trained substance abuse counselor. There are many ways to locate a counselor. Whether you are searching for your own counselor, or trying to find one for someone else, you may be taking a step that could have a profoundly positive impact on your, or someone else's, life.

Instructions

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  Call your local hospital. Ask to speak to someone who can refer you to a substance abuse counselor. If the hospital does not have a department for substance abuse, ask them to refer you to one that does.

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  Call local substance abuse support groups and ask them to connect you with a counselor. National groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous can refer you to the correct professionals, even if alcohol is not your addiction.

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  Search online for a substance abuse counselor in your area. You can do this on the Yellow Pages website, or you can search various sites that contain databases of substance abuse help professionals.

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  Call local churches and ask if they have a ministry for substance abuse. If they do, chances are that they also will have the ability to refer you to an appropriate counselor.