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The Addiction Counseling program at 91¸£ÀûÉç is Michigan's premier addiction counseling program. The program has the longest history in the state and is among the first of its kind in the nation. As a result, 91¸£ÀûÉç's program is the leader in addiction counseling, known for its innovation in providing cutting edge education related to substance and behavioral addiction counseling. Partnering with an array of addiction treatment programs in southeast Michigan, 91¸£ÀûÉç's Addiction Counseling program has been pivotal in improving the field of addiction counseling in Michigan and throughout the United States.

The Master of Arts with a major in Addiction Counseling provides specialized training in the prevention, assessment and treatment of addictive disorders. With a foundation in mental health counseling, specific course work in addiction counseling is completed to fulfill requirements for competence in both substance and process/behavioral (e.g., gambling, sexual) addictions. The program prepares individuals for working with addictions in a variety of settings, such as private and public agencies, rehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics.

The intensive program of study combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, and promotes deep knowledge and competencies related specifically to addiction counseling to promote highly competent mental health clinicians specializing in the prevention, assessment and treatment of addiction. Upon completion of the program, individuals are eligible for