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Kaitlin479 views

What does the job field look like for someone with a bachelors degree in Marriage and Family Studies? #Fall25

What does the job field look like for someone getting a BS in Marriage and Family Studies? I'm thinking about applying for a Substance Abuse Counselor license after I graduate with my BS. Does anyone know what that process looks like? I'm currently working at the state mental hospital in my area as a psychiatric technician and love what I do. Any advice would be appreciated! #Fall25

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Kyleigh609 views

What does schooling and training look like for a substance abuse counselor?

I'm working on a career project for substance abuse counseling, and I'm looking for information on how much schooling is involved, and what typical training looks like. Like how many hours are needed, how long the process usually takes, and what a training program looks like.

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What does the home life of a substance abuse counselor look like?

I'm doing a career project on substance abuse counseling, how does a typical day look? Do you schedule your own hours, are you expected to pick up the phone at home a lot for patients who may need you, and how many hours in a day are these counselors usually occupied for?

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Kyleigh407 views

What is the most challenging part of being a substance abuse counselor?

I'm currently working on a project for my career class as a sophomore in high school, and I'm wondering what struggles someone in this field may go through.

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Kyleigh537 views

How would a substance abuse counselor approach a patient who's acting aggressively ?

I'm a sophomore in high school working on a career project focused on substance abuse counseling, and I was curious on how to deal with difficult patients who seem like they don't want help.

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What is the difference between a psychology degree concentrating on addiction versus a degree in social science concentrating on substance abuse ?

I am an adult with a GED looking into going back to school online. Note: this question was asked anonymously by a learner

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