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        • How to Become a Peer Support Specialist
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        • How Much Do Peer Support Specialists Make?
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      • Top Picks for the Best Substance Abuse Counseling Associate and Certificate Programs 
      • Top Picks for the Best Master’s Degrees and Graduate Certificates in Substance Abuse Counseling
      • Most Affordable Substance Abuse Counseling Master’s Degrees and Post-Degree Certificates
      • Midwest: Most Affordable Associate and Certificate Programs in SUD Counseling
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      • Northeast: Most Affordable Associate and Certificate Programs in SUD Counseling
      • South: Most Affordable Associate and Certificate Programs in SUD Counseling
      • West: Most Affordable Associate and Certificate Programs in SUD Counseling
  • Resources
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      • Twelve Core Functions and Global Criteria of Substance Abuse Counseling
      • Continuing Education Resources
      • Guide to Getting Your Supervised Experience
      • Job Responsibilities 
      • Qualifications to Be a Substance Abuse Counselor
    • Column 2
      • Mental Health Resources
      • Resources for Marginalized Groups 
      • Scholarships & Grants for Addiction Counseling Students
      • Every Substance Abuse Counseling Degree at Every Level, All in One Place
      • Substance Abuse Counselor Salary Guide
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      • Veteran Guide to Becoming a Substance Abuse Counselor
      • Top Substance Abuse Counseling Degrees for Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses
      • FAQs
      • What is a Substance Abuse Counselor?
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  • Become a Substance Abuse Counselor
    • Standard Minimum Degree Requirements By State
    • Build on the Bachelor’s Degree You Already Have
    • Become a Substance Abuse Professional Without a Degree
  • Careers
    • Column 1
      • Adolescent Addictions Counselor
      • Assistant Substance Abuse Counselor
      • Certified Addiction Counselor
      • Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor
    • Column 2
      • Criminal Justice Addictions Professional
      • Independent Substance Abuse Counselor
      • Prevention Specialist
      • Remote Peer Support Specialist
      • Substance Abuse Technicians
    • Column 3
      • Certified Peer Support Specialist
        • How to Become a Peer Support Specialist
        • Peer Support Specialist Jobs
        • How Much Do Peer Support Specialists Make?
  • Certification
    • Certification Online
    • Certification vs. Licensure
    • Guide to NAADAC and IC&RC Certification
  • Degrees
    • Undergraduate Certificates
    • Associate Degrees
    • Bachelor’s Degrees
    • Master’s Degrees
    • PhD / PsyD
    • Graduate Certificates
    • Online Degrees
  • Editor’s Choice
    • Column 1
      • Top Picks for the Best Substance Abuse Counseling Associate and Certificate Programs 
      • Top Picks for the Best Master’s Degrees and Graduate Certificates in Substance Abuse Counseling
      • Most Affordable Substance Abuse Counseling Master’s Degrees and Post-Degree Certificates
      • Midwest: Most Affordable Associate and Certificate Programs in SUD Counseling
    • Column 2
      • Northeast: Most Affordable Associate and Certificate Programs in SUD Counseling
      • South: Most Affordable Associate and Certificate Programs in SUD Counseling
      • West: Most Affordable Associate and Certificate Programs in SUD Counseling
  • Resources
    • Column 1
      • Twelve Core Functions and Global Criteria of Substance Abuse Counseling
      • Continuing Education Resources
      • Guide to Getting Your Supervised Experience
      • Job Responsibilities 
      • Qualifications to Be a Substance Abuse Counselor
    • Column 2
      • Mental Health Resources
      • Resources for Marginalized Groups 
      • Scholarships & Grants for Addiction Counseling Students
      • Every Substance Abuse Counseling Degree at Every Level, All in One Place
      • Substance Abuse Counselor Salary Guide
    • Column 3
      • Veteran Guide to Becoming a Substance Abuse Counselor
      • Top Substance Abuse Counseling Degrees for Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses
      • FAQs
      • What is a Substance Abuse Counselor?
      • Blog
SubstanceAbuseCounselor.org logo
  • Become a Substance Abuse Counselor
    • Standard Minimum Degree Requirements By State
    • Build on the Bachelor’s Degree You Already Have
    • Become a Substance Abuse Professional Without a Degree
  • Careers
    • Column 1
      • Adolescent Addictions Counselor
      • Assistant Substance Abuse Counselor
      • Certified Addiction Counselor
      • Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor
    • Column 2
      • Criminal Justice Addictions Professional
      • Independent Substance Abuse Counselor
      • Prevention Specialist
      • Remote Peer Support Specialist
      • Substance Abuse Technicians
    • Column 3
      • Certified Peer Support Specialist
        • How to Become a Peer Support Specialist
        • Peer Support Specialist Jobs
        • How Much Do Peer Support Specialists Make?
  • Certification
    • Certification Online
    • Certification vs. Licensure
    • Guide to NAADAC and IC&RC Certification
  • Degrees
    • Undergraduate Certificates
    • Associate Degrees
    • Bachelor’s Degrees
    • Master’s Degrees
    • PhD / PsyD
    • Graduate Certificates
    • Online Degrees
  • Editor’s Choice
    • Column 1
      • Top Picks for the Best Substance Abuse Counseling Associate and Certificate Programs 
      • Top Picks for the Best Master’s Degrees and Graduate Certificates in Substance Abuse Counseling
      • Most Affordable Substance Abuse Counseling Master’s Degrees and Post-Degree Certificates
      • Midwest: Most Affordable Associate and Certificate Programs in SUD Counseling
    • Column 2
      • Northeast: Most Affordable Associate and Certificate Programs in SUD Counseling
      • South: Most Affordable Associate and Certificate Programs in SUD Counseling
      • West: Most Affordable Associate and Certificate Programs in SUD Counseling
  • Resources
    • Column 1
      • Twelve Core Functions and Global Criteria of Substance Abuse Counseling
      • Continuing Education Resources
      • Guide to Getting Your Supervised Experience
      • Job Responsibilities 
      • Qualifications to Be a Substance Abuse Counselor
    • Column 2
      • Mental Health Resources
      • Resources for Marginalized Groups 
      • Scholarships & Grants for Addiction Counseling Students
      • Every Substance Abuse Counseling Degree at Every Level, All in One Place
      • Substance Abuse Counselor Salary Guide
    • Column 3
      • Veteran Guide to Becoming a Substance Abuse Counselor
      • Top Substance Abuse Counseling Degrees for Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses
      • FAQs
      • What is a Substance Abuse Counselor?
      • Blog
SubstanceAbuseCounselor.org logo
  • Become a Substance Abuse Counselor
    • Standard Minimum Degree Requirements By State
    • Build on the Bachelor’s Degree You Already Have
    • Become a Substance Abuse Professional Without a Degree
  • Careers
    • Column 1
      • Adolescent Addictions Counselor
      • Assistant Substance Abuse Counselor
      • Certified Addiction Counselor
      • Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor
    • Column 2
      • Criminal Justice Addictions Professional
      • Independent Substance Abuse Counselor
      • Prevention Specialist
      • Remote Peer Support Specialist
      • Substance Abuse Technicians
    • Column 3
      • Certified Peer Support Specialist
        • How to Become a Peer Support Specialist
        • Peer Support Specialist Jobs
        • How Much Do Peer Support Specialists Make?
  • Certification
    • Certification Online
    • Certification vs. Licensure
    • Guide to NAADAC and IC&RC Certification
  • Degrees
    • Undergraduate Certificates
    • Associate Degrees
    • Bachelor’s Degrees
    • Master’s Degrees
    • PhD / PsyD
    • Graduate Certificates
    • Online Degrees
  • Editor’s Choice
    • Column 1
      • Top Picks for the Best Substance Abuse Counseling Associate and Certificate Programs 
      • Top Picks for the Best Master’s Degrees and Graduate Certificates in Substance Abuse Counseling
      • Most Affordable Substance Abuse Counseling Master’s Degrees and Post-Degree Certificates
      • Midwest: Most Affordable Associate and Certificate Programs in SUD Counseling
    • Column 2
      • Northeast: Most Affordable Associate and Certificate Programs in SUD Counseling
      • South: Most Affordable Associate and Certificate Programs in SUD Counseling
      • West: Most Affordable Associate and Certificate Programs in SUD Counseling
  • Resources
    • Column 1
      • Twelve Core Functions and Global Criteria of Substance Abuse Counseling
      • Continuing Education Resources
      • Guide to Getting Your Supervised Experience
      • Job Responsibilities 
      • Qualifications to Be a Substance Abuse Counselor
    • Column 2
      • Mental Health Resources
      • Resources for Marginalized Groups 
      • Scholarships & Grants for Addiction Counseling Students
      • Every Substance Abuse Counseling Degree at Every Level, All in One Place
      • Substance Abuse Counselor Salary Guide
    • Column 3
      • Veteran Guide to Becoming a Substance Abuse Counselor
      • Top Substance Abuse Counseling Degrees for Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses
      • FAQs
      • What is a Substance Abuse Counselor?
      • Blog

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