Substance Abuse Counseling

Whether in an individual or group setting, substance abuse focuses on the client who uses substances to cope with daily life. Clients are educated regarding the pattern of harmful use of any substance for mood-altering purposes. Clients are encouraged to explore the impact substance use has had physically, socially, psychologically, legally, and emotionally in their lives. Clients are also taught to explore the underlying issues leading to abuse or dependency and face the consequences that are directly related to ongoing use such as the removal of children, strained familial relationships, loss of employment, legal issues, and health concerns, etc. Relapse prevention is a significant part of this service.