Author: Henry Tarkington

Henry has a Masters Degree in Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He is also credentialed as a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist and Certified Clinical Supervisor by the NC Professional Substance Abuse Certification Board. He provides supervision for substance abuse counselors who are working toward certification. As a CCS with an LCSW, he can supervise people who are completing both the LCSW and LCAS or CSAC credentials. This allows him to provide both substance abuse and Clinical Social Work supervision.

NC DWI Offense

NC DHHS DWI Services has approved telehealth services due to COVID-19. We are here to assist clients seeking services for a DWI infraction. In calculating a DWI or DUI, sometimes […]

Choosing outpatient substance use treatment

You have decided to seek treatment for alcohol and/or drug use. How do you choose the best program to meet your needs? Entering substance use treatment is a big commitment. […]

Stigma: Shame & Guilt Prevent Treatment and Recovery

Stigma, causing shame and guilt, attached to substance use prevents people from asking for professional help. Guilt says “I am doing something terribly bad and deserve to be treated badly.” […]

Do I have an alcohol or drug use problem?

How do we know when alcohol and/or drug use has become a problem for us? What is a substance use problem? Alcohol or drug problems arise when drinking or using […]

Overview of Services, Schedules, Programs

For a snapshot view of First Step Services, LLC, our substance use programs, services, methods of payment, etc. scroll through the following documents. Overview and reference guide Group overview […]

Substance use disorder – screening, referral and placement

Does someone you know need treatment for alcohol or drug use? Who do you rely on for accurate information regarding the best options? What type of treatment provides the best chances for long term, […]

Treating substance use disorders

“I recently spent five weeks in an inpatient rehabilitation center. Prior to returning to work I was advised to seek out an outpatient program. Coming to these groups has helped […]

NC DWI Process: Charge, conviction, restoration of license

What happens when I get a DWI? A police officer can stop your car at license check points or if the officer notices you do something the officer considers “suspicious.” […]

Substance Use and the Family: Intoxicant Emotions

Substance Use and the Family: Intoxicant Emotions Drugs and alcohol are “intoxicants,” consumed to have fun, relieve stress, feel better. When sufficient amounts are consumed, eventually one becomes intoxicated – […]

Alcohol and Drug Rehab Aftercare Program

Upon returning home from inpatient treatment, substance abuse intensive outpatient aftercare programs provide ongoing support and care as people face multiple challenges in the forms of expected and unexpected changes. Challenges […]