Certified Chemical Dependency Counselors

I have noticed that a lot of my co-workers are active Certified Chemical Dependency Counselors. They are very proud of attaining such an accreditation, but I never really researched what was involved in earning this certificate that so pleasantly hung on the wall in their offices.

In order to receive their C.C.D.C. credentials, they are required a minimum academic education plus minimums of specialized training in specific topics. The academic requirements consist of
a Masters in counseling, health education, social work, human services, psychology or applicable field of study. The specialized training and education consists of a minimum of 300 clock hours of in-service training and other tasks dealing with substance counseling. There are many courses and tests.

All in all, many of our staff here at Narconon Arrowhead have, in fact, earned their Chemical Dependency Counselor Certification and I am very proud of all of them for working hard to help others in the downward spiral of addiction.