Depressants and Inhalants

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 the actions, uses, and common examples of depressants and inhalants including common treatment strategies for depressant and inhalant abuse problems.