What degree is best for a substance abuse counselor? The answer is a little more complex than you might think. Substance abuse affects more than 46 million people over the age of 12 each year, making the need for qualified substance abuse counselors that much greater.1 Substance abuse counseling jobs can be found all across the country, and employers are
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Substance abuse counselors assist people who are struggling with addiction to alcohol, prescription pills, cocaine, heroin, or other illegal drugs in building a sober lifestyle. There are several skills needed to be a substance abuse counselor, from therapeutic practices and analyzing assessment tests to expressing empathy, being resilient, and having emotional intelligence. These and other skills give counselors the knowledge
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Substance abuse counselors are in high demand across the country as millions of men and women continue to struggle with addiction each year. This job is a very rewarding but challenging position that can take a toll on counselors and can potentially lead to burnout if they are not careful. There are several tips for working as a substance abuse
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Addiction rates continue to climb in the United States, with 20.4% of adults struggling with an alcohol use disorder and 25.4% struggling with prescription or illegal drug addiction. Substance abuse counselors are in high demand throughout the country to treat the growing number of addiction cases. The best way to find substance abuse counseling jobs is by going to the
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Addiction rates continue to climb in the U.S., making the need for substance abuse counselors all the more critical to keep up with the growing demand. What does a substance abuse counselor do? They work with individuals who are abusing drugs or alcohol in a discreet facility to stop the abuse and help them rebuild their lives and maintain long-lasting
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