How Can I Become a Substance Abuse Counselor?

Published June 1, 2012

Question by <3headoverheels<3: How can I become a substance abuse counselor?
In order to become a substance abuse counselor, do i need a degree in anything or just certification? If I do need a degree, what should I get a psychology or sociology degree, or possibly something else?

Best answer:

Answer by Karlrein S
It wouldn’t be for the faint of heart. You’d have to talk to drug addicts and persuade them to stop using.
Many counselors are former addicts, so again, i ask WHY?

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

Alcoholics and Substance Abuse AH 1 – drugrehabus.org For US enquiries. http For Australian enquiries. In this video you will see why people doing this program never relapse or return to their old ways. It shows what is missing in other programs that accounts for our superior success rate. youtu.be

Participants graduate Drug, DUI court

Filed under: Substance Abuse

This is the 15th anniversary of the 12th Judicial Circuit's Drug Court program, which fights drug and alcohol abuse. TIFFANY TOMPKINS-CONDIE/Bradenton Herald [email protected] Photo MANATEE — Ten people, sober for 90 to 120 days, …
Read more on Bradenton Herald

Drug use above average: Report

Filed under: Substance Abuse

Art Steinmann, manager of substance abuse and prevention at the Vancouver School Board, says Thursday that some risky behaviours among BC youth are quite widespread. BC students are more likely to smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol and use marijuana than …
Read more on The Province

Yabu Band puts spotlight on substance abuse

Filed under: Substance Abuse

He says it's an important song that puts the spotlight on substance abuse and its devastating effects. JADE MASTERS: It's very bold. It's got a controversial sort of story and statement with it, but I think it's great to put it out there.
Read more on ABC Online