When she was a child, Nikki Turner said, she knew no one who had been to prison — but that was before childbirth and hip surgery. Pain prompted a prescription to the painkiller OxyContin. Then, an ...

Despite the high prevalence of substance abuse and its often devastating outcomes, especially among disadvantaged populations, few Americans receive treatment for substance use disorders. However, the ...

I completed my Masters; degree in Counseling Psychology. I also have a substance abuse certification. Since my start in counseling in 2012. I have built up a diverse background of counseling ...