How to Obtain a “CSAC”.Certified Substance Abuse Counselor” Accreditation?

Question by Cancerbeater: How To obtain a “CSAC”.Certified Substance Abuse Counselor” accreditation?
I am wanting to get my certification to work in the “Substance Abuse” field. I am slowing dying from having had throat cancr and I also have Lung Disease to go with it.
This is more important to me than life. I Need help !!
I live in Atlanta and will go home to Roanoke, Va to work when completed. It use to be in some states, if you could pass the test, you got your accreditation. That easy !! But where and how do I start now, being on a limited time schedule ????

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COA – Council on Accreditation. CQI – Continuous Quality Improvement . CMS – Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services. CRH – Central Regional Hospital . CSAC — Certified Substance Abuse Counselor supports is available; consumers know how and where to obtain … Fetch This Document