Alcohol and Drug counselling

Addiction is a grave dilemma that cannot be ignored . The more the addiction is denied , the more problem it poses not only to the addict but to the family as well . Counselling is one possible solution on how to approach problems such as addiction . However , in counselling patience is needed . The family must be patient in waiting for the slow but sure change that comes with counselling and also patience for the addicted family member . It will take some time for counselling to take effect and it is a continuous process .Counselling is

defined collectively as a process of exploring an individual 's life that pertains to the problems causing emotional pain or frustrations while focusing on improving his or her psychological well-being in such a way that the client will be able to reach their full potential after the program . An alcohol and drug counsellor deals with the issues that could have caused the addiction for the individual . Before the actual counselling begins , the counsellor has to be able to gather apt and suffice data and information regarding the past and the present condition of the individual that needs counselling

Assessment or getting the basis data from the client for treatment is one of the methods used in counselling . Upon entry into the program , a safe and trusting environment has to be established and then determining the problem to be worked on follows . In determination of this problem counselling has to involve assessment .Assessment involves gathering pertinent information and...