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My son is hooked on drugs and he is a x Army ranger and has been in so many va hospitals but their system does not help him. He needs long term treatment for at least 6 months. Have no insurance. Is there any places you can go to for long term based on your income. I know he will go for long term but just don't have money to pay for long term. Please let me know of any place that basis this on your income. thank you Sonja
Hi Sonja,
I am not sure if you saw my CV but I am in Australia. This doesn't, however, mean that I can't assist in finding somewhere that might support your son, but it does mean that I would need more information.
I would firstly need to know where you are (town, state, country), and what drugs your son is taking. Also, does he want treatment himself (often significant others want people to have treatment, but the person in question isn't so keen themselves).
If you could answer these questions, then I might be able to point you in the right direction.
Hope to hear from you soon,
Jacqui
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Jacqui
Experience
Currently a Harm Reduction Adviser for Salvation Centre Cambodia (www.scc.org.kh). Worked in harm reduction in Australia for 10 years. Studied extensively on the topic and have trained others. Psychologist with Clinical Masters. Two significant research projects on drug use (one on HIV risk and its link with trauma and one on drug related stigma).
Organizations
No current formal membership but consider myself a part of the harm reduction community.
Publications
Conference proceedings - IHRC 2004 (Chiang Mai), 2005 (Melbourne) & 2010 (Bangkok). Anex Conference 2005 (Melbourne) Stigma-Pleasure-Practice conference 2006 (Sydney).
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts (Humanities), Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Masters of Psychology (Clinical). And a multitude of training courses including advanced first aid, pre & post test counselling accreditation for HIV, significant amount of training on hepatitis C, etc.
Awards and Honors
Have presented at international conferences including the International Harm Reduction Conferences in Chiang Mai Thailand; Melbourne, Australia and Bangkok, Thailand. Also national conferences in Sydney and Melbourne Australia.
Past/Present Clients
I maintain confidentiality about my clients.
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