Recovery Coaches: Support Specialist or Scam Artist?
A recovery coach is an individual who has gone through a nominal amount of training in order to provide paid support for men and women suffering from the disease of addiction. Namely, this includes drug and alcohol use associated with substance use disorder or SUD. Recovery coaches often work with both individuals in active addiction and people in long-term recovery. The support that recovery coaches provide however, will vary. But exactly what is the role of a recovery coach and what kind of support do they provide? Are they qualified to create or provide treatment? What about offering advice or counseling? Exactly how much training does a recovery coach have? Who hires them and what does a certificate in recovery coaching mean? Are recovery coaches true support specialists or sophisticated scam artists?
What is the Role of a Recovery Coach?
To determine the appropriate role of a recovery coach, I’d like …