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Is Your Addiction Counselor Right
for You?
• Start Looking
– Finding the right addiction counselor could be as simple as looking up the local
professionals in your area on the internet. Do some research, find out the kind of
addictions they have helped others with, and then make an appointment.
– Alternatively, you could know someone, such as your doctor, a friend, or a loved
one, who can recommend one to you. If you set value by their opinion, why not pay
the counselor a visit to see if they are the best match for you.
• Check Credentials
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Are they who they say they are?
Do they have the right degree associated with this profession?
Do they have a license to practice?
Is the license still valid?
• Check Reviews
– If you want to know whether the addiction counselor of your choice can help you or
not, simply ask! Don’t just ask them. You also need to ask the other people with
problems similar to yours whom the counselor may have treated. The best way of
doing that is by checking reviews online.