By both training and experience, substance use disorder (SUD) counselors treat addiction—in all its forms, with any substance—as a chronic condition. It’s a monkey that never comes off the back of the patient, a whisper in the core of the brain that is always present. Counselors train their patients to resist it, to overcome it,

Your work and personal life are more interconnected than you may realize. The skills you develop in your career can have a lasting impact, not just on professional success, but on your well-being outside the office.  Finding a job that aligns with your values can create a sense of balance, where the qualities and abilities

Empathy stands as one of humanity’s most potent qualities. Comprehending and connecting with others’ emotions can revolutionize interactions in both personal and professional settings. Whether you’re the kind of person who easily picks up on the feelings of those around you or who thrives on helping others, empathy can be a key factor in determining

Substance abuse counseling is a very human and deeply personal field of practice. You will find, time after time, that the big breakthroughs come through making human connections with people whose humanity has been worn thin by the disease of addiction. When all hope seems lost, it’s that bond between people that brings them back.

It’s true that substance abuse counselors are in great demand across the country. But it’s also true that no organization wants to hand one of those jobs to someone who is less than completely qualified. If you want to walk vulnerable and at-risk individuals back from the depths of addiction, you’re going to have to