Being a substance abuse counselor is a rewarding career, but is it a good fit for you? Here are some reasons you might consider a career in addiction recovery counseling. You Have Personal Experience With Addiction Personal experience with addiction is one motivational reason why many people move into this career. Sometimes they had been addicts themselves. Or, perhaps you never experienced addiction personally, but a close friend or family member has. If the experience of watching a loved one go through a painful addiction had an impact on you, you may be driven by the desire to help others…
