With the growth in addiction issues in the United States, the need for drug and alcohol counselors has never been higher. And yet, it appears there is a shortage of drug and alcohol counselors. If you're curious about the causes of this shortage, as well as how you can get the education and training you need to pursue this career, then you're in the right place. In this episode, we go over some of the many causes of the current shortage of drug and alcohol counselors. We talk about how the pandemic affected it, how budget cuts have affected it, and how the opioid crisis has only worsened it. Did you know that it is estimated that 21 million Americans have at least one addiction? Yet, only about 10 percent will receive treatment. There are various reasons for this; however, a big one is the availability of treatment. If you'd like to pursue a career as a drug and alcohol counselor, check out this episode today for valuable information. And for more info, head here:

https://intercoast.edu/blog/drug-and-alcohol-counselors/

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