"Most people are familiar with substance use disorders' universal and pervasive impact on our neighborhoods, communities, and maybe even their friends and family. Before taking this class, I had a harsh view of those who struggled with addiction, believing that the only true path to sustainable sobriety was hitting a proverbial ‘rock bottom.’ As a society, we often answer the call of the most vulnerable similarly – using one's addiction as evidence of a moral failing or poor decision making.
 
In every way, Addictions Counseling at Malone upended and capsized that viewpoint for me. The course is a call to action that thorough and compassionate – based on the latest research, with the client always in mind. After taking this course, I feel more confident in my ability as a clinician. In fact, it inspired me to pursue my practicum placement in the substance use treatment field this summer!"  -Christin Fontes ’23



“Addictions Counseling was one of my favorite courses in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling
program at Malone. I didn't think I would have much interest in the topic of 'addictions,' but the way the information was presented (in combination with interactive, self-reflective assignments) was eye-opening and powerful. I feel confident in my ability to work with this population and, even if I don't, I'm certain I will draw on what I learned in class for both my personal and professional life.”  -Madison Blyer ’23