Addiction Counselor Testimonials:
What our students are saying:
“If you want people to take you seriously, you need to take yourself more seriously. You need to have educational and career goals” – Benjamin Brafman
Those were the words that changed my life as I know it, and started my journey with “The Academy For Addiction Professionals” After working in the substance abuse field for the last two years, I needed to decide whether or not I was going to pursue a career as a Certified Addiction Professional (C.A.P.) or not. With encouragement and information provided by the staff at “The Academy,” I made a decision to take my education and career more seriously. I enrolled in class April of 2009, and haven’t looked back since. I am now 2 months away from completing the required courses and will take my Certified Addiction Professional exam in the fall. Over the last year, I have been provided information and been challenged in ways that have made me a more knowledgeable, and seasoned professional in this field. The instructors are informative, patient and encouraging. The overall classroom experience is what makes The Academy so special. 90% of the students are currently working in the field or have worked in the field before. This gives us an opportunity to learn from each other and our experiences along with the material covered in class. We gain insight and different perspectives on real life situations that will occur while applying our education in our chosen field. The students and instructors work together to make this an overall enjoyable and valuable learning experience.
I would strongly encourage anyone looking into continued education in the substance abuse field to contact The Academy for Addiction Professionals, you will make a decision that will not only benefit you professionally, but personally as well.
– Keith Gill, Graduating class of 2010
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A short time ago I made the challenging decision to change careers. Most people, I would imagine, understand the fear and doubt involved when making such a life changing decision. I knew I wanted to work in the field of substance abuse and mental health but I had no idea how to get properly educated. I started my research and was given the number to The Academy for Addiction Professionals. I had many doubts. I had never heard of the school but a valued friend told me all my troubles would be put to rest if I went in to speak to the founder and director Ben Brafman. I am here to tell you that all my concerns were put to rest.
The classes are small enough that all my questions get answered. The professors work in the field and have ten or more years of knowledge to pull from. Not only is that a huge resource but they help you through the complicated application process for the Florida Certification Board and make sure to have you as prepared as possible to take the test for the Certified Addiction Specialist, Certified Addiction Counselor, or Certified Addiction Professional. They even went as far as helping me get job placement in field. So if you are in the same position I was, don’t fear or doubt because the academy and its team of skilled and knowledgeable counselors will supply you with the practical ammunition to use in this ever challenging field.
I couldn’t have done it without them and I thank them for it.
– Chris Arbuckle, Graduating class of 2010
