Are you someone that enjoys helping other people? What about helping those that are going through difficult times? Do you see yourself as a good listener, supporter, and problem solver? If so, you might make a great certified drug and alcohol counselor. Being a drug and alcohol counselor isn’t for the faint of heart. You...
Getting started in a new profession can be a daunting task. You’re learning how to navigate an entirely new space while you’re fresh out of school, and you’re also still trying to find how you fit into your new world. If you want to set yourself for professional success, the best thing you can do...
Substance abuse is one of the most challenging roads one can face. It can ruin careers and relationships, and it can cut a life short. Substance abuse counselors are there to assist people in battling addiction. If you’ve ever been interested in substance abuse counseling, you might be surprised to find out you don’t need...
If you’re struggling to overcome an addiction, it helps to know you’re not alone. About one in seven Americans face a substance addiction in their lifetime. However, only 10% of people receive treatment. Give yourself the best chance of maintaining your addiction. With healthy habits like exercise, you can recover from addictions and stick to it with...
Did you know that in the United States, almost half of adults experience a mental illness during their lifetime? However, only 41 percent of people with a mental disorder in the year received professional help. Mental health careers are absolutely necessary in this day and age to help people who are in need and to combat...
Being an addictions counselor is no easy feat, but it’s a rewarding job that will put you face-to-face with people who really need and value your help. You’ll be able to see the outcome of your hard work right in the faces and lives of your clients. You’ll watch people transform into blossoming members of...
The 2020 coronavirus epidemic has caused havoc and destruction throughout the world, impacting every area of people’s lives regardless of race, creed, or nationality. Apart from the rapidly increasing death toll, this scourge has seen businesses close, families separated, and human freedoms severely restricted. It’s a trying time for people everywhere, and even more so...
CAADC is one of the largest addiction-related certifications available today. Over 26 states, countries, and territories offer it to over 5,000 professionals. This highly sought-after certification requires a difficult testing and application process as well as plenty of education. It’s worth the effort because it serves as proof of a professional’s qualification. The benefits extend...
Maybe you’ve lived with alcohol and drug abuse, maybe you’ve experienced it on a personal level. Whatever the reason, something is telling you that becoming a substance abuse counselor is the right path to take. We’re going to give you a little rundown of the counselor skills and qualities that a person needs to be...
It’s every parent’s nightmare to find out their teenager is hooked on drugs or alcohol. There is some good news. In America, teen addiction rates have dropped significantly since their peak in the 1990s. But there’s still cause for concern. A survey conducted in 2018 found that nearly 30% of American 8th to 12th graders...