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What would volunteer work in an addiction centre involve?

GerB40 · 2015-10-13 19:12:46

I'm currently doing an applied social studies course and from this course I plan on becoming an addiction counsellor. I am a recovering alcoholic (17 months sober) so although I feel my personal experience might be valuable in the field of addiction treatment I don't know what to expect if I do get work in a treatment…

13-10-2015 7:12pm

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I'm currently doing an applied social studies course and from this course I plan on becoming an addiction counsellor. I am a recovering alcoholic (17 months sober) so although I feel my personal experience might be valuable in the field of addiction treatment I don't know what to expect if I do get work in a treatment centre.

If anyone has done work placement or voluntary work in drug and alcohol treatment I would be very grateful to hear what your experience was like.

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Only saw this and maybe you have been successful already. Just a thought - you could try Francis Black's group.

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