Becoming an Addictions Counselor, Fourth Edition provides evidence-based findings, cutting-edge treatment techniques, and a focus on critical thinking to show future counselors how to respond to clients’ needs rather than impose ‘cookie-cutter’ routines. Each chapter takes an experiential learning approach to these topics and encourages readers to practice individual and group counseling skills through structured activities and exercises.With thorough discussions on ethics, treatment planning, and case management, this text prepares readers to become ethical, competent counselors.

Every new print copy includes access to the Navigate Student Companion Website which includes Essay Questions, Practice Quizzes, Web Links, and PDF Worksheets.