Steven is a 15 year old male who was referred to treatment by his school counselor after he was observed impaired at school. Steven has been abusing Xanax and acknowledges use at school. He currently lives with his mother who has a legal prescription for Xanax which she does not keep in a locked location. Steven's mother is aware that this is her son's drug of choice and has decided to not keep her prescription in a secure location. Knowing that your client's drug of choice is not securely locked in the house, what would be the best course of action to discuss with your supervisor?

In the United States, the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP) provide education and certification opportunities. To become a certified addiction counselor, you have to pass an exam. The NCC AP offers different levels of certifcation such as National Certified Addiction Counselor I and II and Master Addiction Counselor (MAC). The NBCC offers certification as a Masters Addition Counselor. Addiction counselor exams cover such subjects as screening, assessment and engagement, treatment planning,... Show more

In the United States, the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP) provide education and certification opportunities. To become a certified addiction counselor, you have to pass an exam. The NCC AP offers different levels of certifcation such as National Certified Addiction Counselor I and II and Master Addiction Counselor (MAC).

The NBCC offers certification as a Masters Addition Counselor. Addiction counselor exams cover such subjects as screening, assessment and engagement, treatment planning, collaboration and referral, case management, individual and group counseling and professional respsonsibility.

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