Comments on: Exploring Careers: the Rehabilitation Counselor

By: bobbi la

bobbi la — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:21:59 +0000

Among the reasons some teenagers become alcoholics is pressure. They sometimes feel so obligated about so many things that's why they try to find an outlet, such as alcohol, for all their pressures and frustrations. I know how you feel. As a concerned sibling, help your parents find a good rehab for your brother. The links below are useful. Good luck.

By: bryansmill

bryansmill — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:16:17 +0000

I am a lawyer…the way admission to the bars usually works is you make an application, which usually requires you to disclose convictions, arrests etc…only certain crimes by the way are considered ones of moral turpitude. You also supply references in your application–the references can be checked and if they cannot be verified, you will be questioned. You also supply an employment background which is also checked and if not verified you will be questioned on that as well. Some bars also require an interview with a member of the Bar (New York does for example) and you will be questioned about your background and experience and any answers on your application that you make…

You then wait for the bar admissions people to either accept your application or not. You are presumed to have moral fitness unless they find cause to show you aren't. If you are found unfit, the way to show fitness is to demand a hearing, gather evidence of fitness–documents suggesting you have been rehabilitated, witnesses in the form of people with some reputation and good standing themselves, who know you and will testify as to your rehabilitation and character.

If you have committed a heinous crime or one of moral turpitude, you may well find you simply cannot get into the bar, it is very much a matter of discretion in the examiners and discretion means they have great latitude unless they patently violate some rule of law or regulation by denying you entry. There is no right to practice law, its a privilege and it can be witheld for cause.

By: Caz

Caz — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:06:34 +0000

If you want some changes in your life then you must ask for counsels from anyone who is able to tell you what to do with your own life.

By: crystal w

crystal w — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:02:22 +0000

You could try calling help hotlines. They will have counselors ready to talk to you about your husband's addiction to alcohol. They will also help you find the right alcohol rehabilitation center in your area where you can bring your husband to. Try dialing 800-559-9503.

Best of luck to you and your husband!

By: Treacha B

Treacha B — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:07:30 +0000

Washington DC?????

By: retro_belle24

retro_belle24 — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:06:37 +0000

You could help with activities such as assisting patients to participate in games. You could pass ice water. Help people read mail. There's a variety of things you can help with. The key to a good experience though is to let them know up front what you would feel comfortable doing and also letting them know what you would not like to do. This is a very rewarding experience as you really have the opportunity to help someone and make a difference. Good luck

By: Ingrid M

Ingrid M — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:36:15 +0000

By: phillip h

phillip h — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:20:55 +0000

You don't have to go far to find a good rehabilitation program. Didn't you know that Florida houses some of the most conducive drug treatment centers in the United States? Inpatient and outpatient treatments are also available– the inpatient treatment meaning that you're going to be residing within the premises of the rehab center, and the outpatient treatment that allows you to stay in your own home and the experts will come to visit you to administer treatment.

I hope you found that info useful. Good luck on your recovery!

By: morning_tide

morning_tide — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:18:13 +0000

I found these programs, maybe you can get involved with.

http://www.orangutanproject.com/

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=307278

http://www.volunteerabroad.com/search.cfm

By: Janice C

Janice C — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:02:43 +0000

It will follow him forever Just like any criminal record.