How to Become an Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counsellor

It is important to understand what your role as an addiction and recovery counsellor will be. Substance abuse counsellors are in high demand in the UK. These counsellors are generally required to provide support and guidance to recovering drug and alcohol users, and in order to do so, a counsellor has to form a relationship of trust with struggling recovering addicts. For this to be possible, counsellors must have an understanding of the nature of addiction and also how each type of drug physically, emotionally and mentally affects an individual. The Psychology of Alcohol & Drug Addiction course provides in-depth education on addiction, the steps to recovery and how to provide intervention, support, and assistance with setting in place and managing a long-term recovery strategy.