The State of Substance Abuse Treatment Training in Counseling and Counseling Psychology Programs: What is and is Not Happening

ABSTRACT

Professional counselors and counseling psychologists have much to offer in treating substance use disorders (SUDs). Yet, research consistently demonstrates that students are not receiving adequate training in SUDs. This study describes the current state of training counseling and counseling psychology students in SUDs. Results are consistent with previous studies. Implications for training and practice are provided.

KEYWORDS:

• Professional counseling
• counseling psychology
• professional training
• substance use treatment