Degree:Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a specified counseling field. See below for the list of acceptable degrees. Work Experience:2,000 hours of addiction related work experience in the past 5 years. Supervision: 100 hours of on-the-job supervision, delivered and documented by an FCB-approved...
Go to the website for theAmerican Counseling Associationand theAssociation of Social Work Board Call the Certification Board for Addiction Professionals in your State Substance Abuse Counselor Training Once you find out what the Licensing requirements are in your State, it’s up to you to start wo...
The first step, detoxification, helps people manage their withdrawal symptoms and smooth out the transition to a drug-free state. Physicians will then participate in individual or group counseling, including psychotherapy. Group therapy includes: ...