Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000Overview
Alcohol and drug abuse counselors (sometimes called substance abuse counselors) work with people who abuse or are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Through individual and group counseling sessions, they help their clients understand and change their destructive substance abuse behaviors. Approximately 397,880 substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors are employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Associate's DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Much Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Helpful
Outgoing
Problem-Solving
Career Ladder
Director of Substance Abuse Program
Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counselor
Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling Intern
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