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What would be the best educational route to be a substance abuse counselor?

BS Psychology+MA Counseling?
BA Sociology+ +MA Counseling?
BSW+ MSW?
Any better combos you can think of? I am 28 and a single mom. These are the degrees available with the flexibility I need. I have @

First hand experience, go get drunk.
OK seriously, do some service hours at a local A.A. meeting hall.
Rule #1, Shut up, and listen.
Rule #2, Listen some more.
Rule # 3, You can't"save" anyone. They have to save themselves. You can only help the ones that want it.
Rule # 4, Know when to let go of a drowning person. This is the hardest lesson to learn. Only after they stop struggling, can they be lifted up from the depths of addiction.
Rule #5, Just because they are in a program, doesn't mean they are ready to get help.

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