How to use motivational interviewing
MI helps clients find their own reasons to change.
6 steps →How-to guides
Substance Abuse Counselor How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides to common substance abuse counselor tasks: the practical side of the job.
Common substance abuse counselor tasks
Step-by-step overviews of tasks substance abuse counselors perform regularly. Use them to understand the job, prepare for training or refresh your memory.
How to lead a recovery group
Groups build support and skills.
6 steps →How to build a relapse prevention plan
Plans prepare clients for high-risk moments.
6 steps →Before you practice
Learn every core task
Our Substance Abuse Counselor training walks through these procedures and more, alongside vocabulary, safety and career-launch lessons.