Question by mechiee13: how do you become a substance abuse nurse?

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Answer by Kevin
Maybe ask that question to a local community-college advisor?

Answer by Angela S
Well there are trauma and addictions courses at most community colleges, and online, but that will get you a certificate in trauma and addictions counselling or communuty work, not a nursing degree.
If you want to be a nurse who specifically deals with substance abuse, you have to first get your nursing degree, then specialize in substance abuse. The former is faster and cheaper and generally easier, the latter is much more intense.

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