I Need to Find Addiction Treatment Centers in Star Lake, New York. How?

Question by aja b: I need to find addiction treatment centers in Star Lake, New York. How?
I want to find addiction treatment centers because I’m planning on being an addiction counselor. I have seen a lot of lives get ruined by drugs and alcohol, and I figured I might as well do something about it. I just want to talk to people who are also addiction counselors so that I may know how to become one.

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Answer by ani r
Wow. That’s really great. It’s a very noble dream to pursue. I think you have to take up a few courses or a program in order for you to become an addiction counselor. A background in psychology would be of help too. As for finding addiction treatment centers, the links below will surely help you. Good luck!

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