临床酒精和药物滥用咨询研究证书是一项12个学分的学习计划，旨在为学习者提供特定的知识和技能，以帮助减轻与药物滥用和成瘾相关的后果和风险。该证书是为有兴趣寻求国家执照或临床成瘾专家或酗酒和药物滥用咨询师资格的学习者而设计的。由于阿巴拉契亚地区受到药物滥用和成瘾的严重影响，该计划的重点是让学生成为预防和治疗阿巴拉契亚地区的物质使用失调和成瘾的临床医生，倡导者和领导者。改善我们地区所有个人，家庭和社区的生活质量是证书计划的首要目标。
The Clinical Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Studies Certificate is a 12 credit program of study designed to provide the learner with specific knowledge and skills to help mitigate the consequences and risks associated with substance use disorders and addiction. The certificate is designed for learners interested in pursuing state licensure or certification as clinical addiction specialists or alcohol and drug abuse counselors. Because the Appalachian region has been significantly affected by substance misuse and addiction, the focus of the program is to prepare students to become clinical practitioners, advocates, and leaders in respect to the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders and addiction in the Appalachian region. Improving the quality of life for all individuals, families, and communities in our region is the overarching goal for the certificate program.