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Expert: Hector Manuel Rodriguez - 12/14/2009


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QUESTION: ok I'm learning about drug addictions in my social studies class and i cant find anything on google so can you help me

ANSWER: Hello and thanks for counting on me!

Yes, I can help you out with your assignments as long as they are related to my expertise.

Cordially yours,

Hector Manuel Rodriguez

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QUESTION: ok so i am doing research on addictions what are some of the causes on the problems of addictions

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Causes for addiction may be:

*recreational use of street drugs
*depression, low self esteem
*as an escape from a troubled life full of stress
*abuse of controlled prescription drugs
*family or relationship problems
*peer pressure in school or college
*desire to feel powerful



Problematic consequences of addiction:

*dysfunctional families and/or relationships
*violence
*depression
*problems with the law
*health problems
*low self esteem
*inability to socialize
*anxiety
*problems at work
*financial problems
*discrimination
*changes in personality
*jail

I hope this information helps you.

Thanks again for counting on me.

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Hector Manuel Rodriguez

Expertise

I can answer questions about prevention, treatment alternatives, how to deal with withdrawal symptoms and addiction health consequences and/or complications. Being a former addict myself, I decided to go farther and educate in every single subject about substance abuse such as cocaine, marihuana, crack, heroin, LSD, amphetamines, meta amphetamines, opiates and alcohol among others. I am prepared to deal with a client from the point of initial interview and guide him or her throughout the whole recovery process from a Counselor's perspective. Down to earth, professional and dynamic are just a few of my qualities. I am commited to help addicts at a 100% of my knowledge. Rehabilitation is for everyone, we all have the right and the power to recover from addiction.

Experience

Having the knowledge and experience of the whole process, from living in the streets, my way to rehabilitation and recovery gives me a step ahead among others who have studied this subject just from a classroom perspective and not real life experience. Besides my own experience I am well educated in twelve step programs and support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotic Anonymous. Note: Please refrain from asking any questions that may encourage drug/substance use as well as other specific questions about "bloodwork" and other drug tests. For those questions, ask a team member specialized in Chemistry, Medicine, Psychiatry or Pharmacy.

Education/Credentials
Stonebridge Associated Colleges 2009 Certified Substance Abuse Counselor S.A.C. Dipl. E18818 N.C.F.E. Certificate # 1225409 Award # IIQ0006865

Past/Present Clients
HIPAA law would not allow me to give information in this section. Every case is worked on an extreme confidential matter.

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