Jane Sweeney Madison AL 35758

Jane Sweeney is a professional substance abuse and addiction counselor who has helped many people with their addictions. Her services are offered at both inpatient and outpatient levels, depending on the severity of the patient’s addiction. She is a certified Therapist in Alcohol and Drug Addiction at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Center of Madison, AL. As an addiction counselor, she helps patients to understand the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual effects of substance abuse and addiction and to find healthy coping mechanisms for managing these effects.

Jane works with the clients to help them establish appropriate activities for living away from substance abuse. She also helps the individuals to develop skills for facing their triggers and eliminating addictions. Addiction counselors are required to have a Master’s degree and a license to practice in all 50 states. They must meet ongoing requirements for continuing education in substance abuse and addiction counseling and participate in state-regulated board and hearing seminars to continue their education as they grow in their field.

Addiction counselors assist people suffering from addiction to alcohol or drugs with finding the appropriate resources to deal with the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of substance abuse and addiction. These counselors can provide a network of resources, including hospitals, healthcare providers, schools, substance abuse organizations, and other agencies. A good addiction counselor should have strong background in addiction counseling, family therapy, psychology, sociology, and law. This combination will ensure that the addiction counselor has the knowledge and expertise needed to effectively counsel and support their clients. An addiction counselor will be very familiar with medical terminology, legal considerations, and the laws in their state.