Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

A student who wishes to become a substance abuse counselor can typically skip a traditional 4-year degree and seek to obtain a 2-year degree and certification instead. In addition to the certification, the requirements to become a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) include 1,000 hours of supervised clinical experience in the field. The LCDC exam takes about 3 hours and contains 150 questions.

As a substance abuse counselor, the individual will meet with clients to evaluate and understand their unique chemical abuse problems. After, goals and milestones can be created. Group therapy could also be involved.

Some colleges offer a 4-year degree in Addiction Counseling and Prevention. One can also obtain a Master's degree or Doctorate and advance their career even more. Substance abuse counseling is a very important and rewarding career that can truly turn someone’s life around.

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Grand Canyon University

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Alvernia University

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Delaware Technical Community College-Terry

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Drexel University

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Ohio Christian University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $10,680 average out-state tuition; $10,680 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Majors

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Up to $30,000 Varies See Details
 

Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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Up to $30,000

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NEXT for Autism Fellowship

NEXT for Autism, Inc.

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Up to $10,000

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June 12, 2023
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Excellence in Allied Health Scholarship - NMC

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$6,000 Varies See Details
 

Excellence in Allied Health Scholarship - NMC

Nebraska Methodist College

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$6,000

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Kaiser Permanente Health Equity Scholarship

UNCF, Inc

Up to $5,000 June 14, 2023 See Details
 

Kaiser Permanente Health Equity Scholarship

UNCF, Inc

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Up to $5,000

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June 14, 2023
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Panacea Financial Medical School Scholarship

Panacea Financial

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Panacea Financial Medical School Scholarship

Panacea Financial

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$5,000

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June 30, 2023
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Tylenol Future Care Scholarship

TYLENOL Brand Scholarship Fund

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Tylenol Future Care Scholarship

TYLENOL Brand Scholarship Fund

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Up to $10,000

deadline

August 01, 2023
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HFA Eric Delson Memorial Scholarship

Hemophilia Federation of America

$5,000 August 01, 2023 See Details
 

HFA Eric Delson Memorial Scholarship

Hemophilia Federation of America

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$5,000

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August 01, 2023
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Military Spouse Scholarship

Western Governors University

Up to $4,000 Varies See Details
 

Military Spouse Scholarship

Western Governors University

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Up to $4,000

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American Indian Medical Scholarship Award

National Society of the Colonial Dames of America (NSCDA)

$3,000 December 01, 2023 See Details
 

American Indian Medical Scholarship Award

National Society of the Colonial Dames of America (NSCDA)

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$3,000

deadline

December 01, 2023
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Memorial Foundation Scholarship - SWIC

Southwestern Illinois College

$2,500 Varies See Details
 

Memorial Foundation Scholarship - SWIC

Southwestern Illinois College

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$2,500

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