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Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

Exploring This Job

Students interested in this career can find a great deal of information on substance abuse and substance abuse counseling at any local library and on the Internet. In addition, by contacting a local hospital, mental health clinic, or treatment center, it might be possible to talk with a counselor about the details of his or her job.

Volunteer work or a part-time job at a residential facility such as a hospital or treatment center is another good way of gaining experience and exploring an aptitude for counseling work. Finally, the professional and government organizations listed at the end of this article can provide information on alcohol and drug abuse counseling.

Visit https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics to learn more about drugs of abuse.