Dr. Emily R. Thornton, PhD, LCADC

Dr. Emily R. Thornton is a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor with over 15 years of experience. Holding a PhD in Clinical Psychology, she specializes in adolescent addiction and trauma-informed care, contributing to research and education in the field.

By Dr. Emily R. Thornton, PhD, LCADC:

Technology Addiction Counseling Degree Programs: Substance Abuse Counseling Degrees Now Addressing Gaming, Social Media, and Other Technology Addictions
What Substance Abuse Counselors Need to Know About Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in 2025
Can You Work as a Substance Abuse Counselor While in Recovery?
Should I Get an Addiction Studies Degree… or a Substance Abuse Counseling Degree?
Substance Abuse Counselor Fentanyl Certification: New Requirements and Training Programs
Substance Abuse Counseling Internship Programs: Your Path from Student to Professional Counselor
Associate’s vs Bachelor’s in Substance Abuse Counseling: Which Degree Delivers Better ROI in 2025?
Degrees in Technology-Assisted Addiction Treatment Integrating AI and Other High-Tech Solutions in 2025
The Rise of Trauma-Informed Addiction Counseling Degrees: Programs That Prepare You for Modern Practice
Accelerated Substance Abuse Counseling Degree Programs: Fast-Track Your Career in 2025
Top Online Substance Abuse Counselor Certificate Programs: 2025 State-by-State Rankings
College Credit for Life Experience – How to Turn Your Substance Use Recovery Journey Into College Credit
The Hidden Cost of Substance Use in America’s Labor Market
Top Substance Abuse Counseling Degrees for Veterans & Military Spouses 2025
Every Substance Abuse Counseling Degree at Every Level, All in One Place
Can Addiction Be Cured? What New Brain Research Reveals
Job Skills That Can Also Benefit Your Personal Life
Which Careers Are Best for Highly Empathetic People?
Editor’s Top Picks for the Best Master’s Degrees and Graduate Certificates in Substance Abuse Counseling
Most Affordable Substance Abuse Counseling Master’s Degrees and Certificates by State
How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in Tennessee
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Wyoming
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Arkansas
How AI and Wearable Technology Are Transforming Addiction Counseling in 2025
How to Become a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in Alabama
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in New Jersey
Top Picks for the Best Substance Abuse Counseling Associate and Certificate Programs
Twelve Core Functions and Global Criteria of Substance Abuse Counseling
Remote Substance Abuse Counselor and Peer Support Specialist Jobs: Your Complete Guide to Telehealth Careers in 2025
Most Affordable Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate and Associate Degree Programs in the Western US
Most Affordable Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate and Associate Degree Programs in the South
Most Affordable Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate and Associate Degree Programs in the Northeast
Most Affordable Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate and Associate Degree Programs in the Midwest
Editor’s Choice – Our Top Picks for the Best Substance Abuse Counseling Degrees and the Most Affordable Options in the US
Online Substance Abuse Counselor Certification: What Works and What Doesn’t
Online Substance Abuse Counselor Degrees: Complete Guide to Flexible Addiction Counseling Education
Certified Prevention Specialist: Job Profile, Certification Requirements & Salary 2025
Criminal Justice Addictions Professional Career Profile and Certification Requirements
Certification vs Licensure for Substance Abuse Counselors: What You Need to Know
Substance Abuse Counselor Certification Through NAADAC and IC&RC: Complete Guide
Peer Recovery Specialist Salary: How Much Do Peer Support Specialists Make?
How to Become a Peer Recovery Specialist
A Guide to Certified Peer Support Specialist Jobs in Addiction Recovery
How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in South Carolina
How Much Do Substance Abuse Counselors Make?
State and National Certification for Substance Abuse Counselors: NAADAC vs IC&RC
What Is a Substance Abuse Counselor?
A Guide to Substance Abuse Counselor Job Responsibilities
Qualifications to Be a Substance Abuse Counselor
FAQs About Becoming and Being a Substance Abuse Counselor
Mental Health Resources for Substance Abuse Counselors
Steps to Becoming Certified as a Substance Abuse Counselor in Louisiana
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Wisconsin
A Guide to Getting the Addiction Counselor Supervised Experience You Need To Get Credentialed
Addiction Counselor Continuing Education Resources to Keep Your License Current and Your Skills Sharp
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Indiana
How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in Virginia
How To Get Training in Polysubstance Abuse: The Hidden Trend Within the Opioid Epidemic 
15 Substance Abuse Counselor Interview Questions With Expert Answers
Scholarships & Financial Aid for Substance Abuse Counseling Students
Military Service Member and Veteran Guide to a Career in Substance Abuse Counseling
Addiction Counselor Student and Professional Resources for Underrepresented Groups 
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Ohio
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Utah
How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in Oregon: CADC II Certification Guide 2025
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Mississippi
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Nevada
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Vermont
How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in New Mexico: LSAA and LADAC Guide
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in New Hampshire
How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in North Carolina
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Montana
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Minnesota
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Idaho
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Hawaii
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Georgia
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Washington, DC
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Connecticut
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Iowa
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Illinois
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Kentucky
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Kansas
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Florida
How to Become a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in Massachusetts
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Maryland
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in West Virginia
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Rhode Island
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in South Dakota
How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in Michigan
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Missouri
How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in Nebraska
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in North Dakota
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Maine
How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in New York: Complete CASAC Certification Guide for 2025
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Pennsylvania
How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in Oklahoma: Complete 2025 Guide
How to Become a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) in Texas
Washington Substance Abuse Counselor Certification: Complete Guide 2025
California Associate Degree Path to Addiction Counselor Certification
Substance Abuse Counselor Certificate Programs in California
How to Become a Clinical Supervisor for Substance Abuse Counselors in California
Master’s-Level Addiction Counselor Credentials in California
Earning Your Bachelor’s-Level Substance Abuse Counselor Credential in California
How to Advance to Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor II in California
How to Become a Registered Alcohol Drug Technician in California (2025)
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Colorado
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Delaware
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in California
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Arizona
Steps to Earning Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Alaska 
Build on Your Bachelor’s Degree: Master’s in Addiction Counseling
Minimum Degree Requirements to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in 2025
How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor Without a Degree
Certified Addiction Counselor: Career Profile and Requirements to Become a Fully Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Clinical Addiction Counselor Career Profile and Licensing Requirements
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant: Career Profile and Requirements for Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Assistants
Independent Substance Abuse Counselor: Career Profile and Licensure Requirements
Substance Abuse Technicians: Career Profile and Requirements to Become Certified
Certified Peer Support Specialist: Requirements for Peer Recovery Specialist Certification
A Guide to Substance Abuse Counselor Careers: Jobs, Salaries & Requirements
Graduate Certificates in Addiction Counseling: Your Complete Guide 2025
Your Guide to Earning a PhD or PsyD in Substance Abuse Counseling and Addiction Psychology
Master’s in Addiction Counseling: Your Complete Guide to Advanced Credentials
Your Guide to Earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Substance Abuse Counseling as a Path to Certification
Associate Degrees in Substance Abuse Counseling
A Complete Guide to Undergraduate Certificates and Diplomas in Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Substance Abuse Counselor Degree: A Guide to Addiction Counselor Degrees at All Levels
How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor: Complete 2025 Guide