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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Matching Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Colleges

Grand Canyon University

Four or more years; Private for profit; $16,401 average out-state tuition; $16,401 average in-state tuition

Metropolitan State University

Four or more years; Public; $8,281 average out-state tuition; $8,281 average in-state tuition

Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies

Four or more years; Private not for profit

Community College of Baltimore County

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $8,928 average out-state tuition; $5,784 average in-state tuition

Delaware Technical Community College-Terry

Four or more years; Public; $11,438 average out-state tuition; $4,575 average in-state tuition

Liberty University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $15,409 average out-state tuition; $15,409 average in-state tuition

Baltimore City Community College

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $6,720 average out-state tuition; $2,640 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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Brave of Heart Scholarship

New York Life Foundation and Cigna Foundation

Up to $50,000 April 24, 2024 See Details
 

Brave of Heart Scholarship

New York Life Foundation and Cigna Foundation

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Up to $50,000

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April 24, 2024
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Allman Medical Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

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Allman Medical Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

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Excellence in Allied Health Scholarship - NMC

Nebraska Methodist College

$6,000 Varies See Details
 

Excellence in Allied Health Scholarship - NMC

Nebraska Methodist College

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$6,000

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Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program for Partners in Healthcare

Binghamton University - State University of New York

$5,250 Varies See Details
 

Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program for Partners in Healthcare

Binghamton University - State University of New York

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$5,250

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Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program for Binghamton University/SUNY Alumni

Binghamton University - State University of New York

$5,250 Varies See Details
 

Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program for Binghamton University/SUNY Alumni

Binghamton University - State University of New York

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$5,250

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Mat-Su Health Foundation Vocational Scholarship

Mat-Su Health Foundation

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details
 

Mat-Su Health Foundation Vocational Scholarship

Mat-Su Health Foundation

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ANTHC Board of Directors Scholarship

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

$5,000 March 31, 2024 See Details
 

ANTHC Board of Directors Scholarship

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

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$5,000

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March 31, 2024
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Penner Family Experiences Award

Georgetown University

Up to $4,000 April 09, 2024 See Details
 

Penner Family Experiences Award

Georgetown University

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Up to $4,000

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April 09, 2024
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WGU Sentara Scholarship

Western Governors University

Up to $4,000 June 30, 2024 See Details
 

WGU Sentara Scholarship

Western Governors University

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Up to $4,000

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June 30, 2024
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