Nicotine and Tabocco Use

The addiction counselor works in a variety of settings including nursing and residential care facilities, community counseling centers, individual and family services providers, state and local hospitals and educational institutions, social and human services settings, and criminal justice and juvenile justice support organizations. The level of education, training, and certification varies depending upon the role and clientele. Specifically, this badge demonstrates the earner's ability to describe nicotine and tobacco as drugs including how they affect the body and patterns of use in the United States and globally.