ROLE OF SCHOOL COUNSELOR IN MITIGATING HEROIN USAGE AMONGST ADOLESCENTS: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR PROFESSION

This manuscript will describe the deleterious effects that Heroin usage has on student's academic performance and overall wellbeing. The manuscript will also discuss the instrumental role that school counselors play in mitigating Heroin usage amongst adolescent students. Best practices that school counselors can utilize in regards to reducing Heroin usage amongst adolescents, as well as implications for the school counseling profession will also be addressed.