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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Answer by ?????
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.

Answer by cherish l_l
Basically, there are two types of counseling applied to those who are undergoing drug abuse treatment. These are the individual and the group counseling. Each counseling program is unique from the other; it is pattern after the needs of the patient. The forms and approaches also vary because every patient is different from the other. Individual or one-on-one counseling is usually held between the counselor and the patient in a specially designed counseling room. The counselor serves as the mirror of the patient so that he may reflect and understand his problem. This will allow the drug patient to learn more of how he should respond to everything that’s going on. Meanwhile, the group counseling involves two or more patients participating in various dynamic activities. Even their families can join the activities to allow a free and active communication and bonding to take place.