Category: Mental Health and Counseling Studies

Being an addictions counselor is no easy feat, but it’s a rewarding job that will put you face-to-face with people who really need and value your help.  You’ll be able to see the outcome of your hard work right in the faces and lives of your clients. You’ll watch people transform into blossoming members of...

The 2020 coronavirus epidemic has caused havoc and destruction throughout the world, impacting every area of people’s lives regardless of race, creed, or nationality.  Apart from the rapidly increasing death toll, this scourge has seen businesses close, families separated, and human freedoms severely restricted. It’s a trying time for people everywhere, and even more so...

Last updated: March 7, 2026 CAADC Certification: Benefits & Application Requirements [2026 Update] What Is CAADC Certification? CAADC (Certified Advanced Addiction & Drug Counselor) certification is a highly respected credential in the addiction counseling field. This advanced certification builds upon the foundational CADC (Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor) credential, signifying extensive expertise and education in...

It’s every parent’s nightmare to find out their teenager is hooked on drugs or alcohol.  There is some good news. In America, teen addiction rates have dropped significantly since their peak in the 1990s.  But there’s still cause for concern. A survey conducted in 2018 found that nearly 30% of American 8th to 12th graders...

We all go through our own struggles, and we all handle these struggles in our own ways. But sometimes we need help to get us through, no matter how successful we may be in other areas of our lives. Reading about celebrities who used to have drug problems and successfully came out the other side...

Drug overdoses are responsible for killing 44,000 people a year in the United States. If you’re in rehab, understand this is the first step to living a fulfilling life. But does life start after recovery? Or can you take strides to start over while still in rehab? Rehab is about focusing on addiction recovery, both...

Mental illness is rampant in the United States. Shockingly, around 1 in 5 American adults experience mental illness in any given year. That’s 20% of the entire population suffering from a life-altering disease. There’s never been a greater need for passionate, caring people to enter the mental health profession. Are you thinking about doing exactly...

1 in 5 teenagers struggles with a mental disorder. Who better to help these teens than people who have had personal experience with mental illness? Having a job as a peer specialist is rewarding. Keep reading to learn about peer specialist jobs and opportunities. Useful Definitions “Peer” can have different meanings depending on the context....

TL;DR Summary Approximately 48 million Americans battle a drug or alcohol addiction (Source: National Survey on Drug Use and Health). This growing need for support is likely one reason the job outlook for addiction counselors is projected to grow by 23% over the next decade — much faster than the national average (Source: U.S. Bureau...