Client education includes the provision of information concerning alcohol and other drug abuse, its consequences, and available services and resources created to help people overcome their addictions.

Global Criteria

• Present relevant information about alcohol and other drug use and abuse to the client, through formal and informal processes.
• Present information about available support services and resources for the treatment of alcohol and other drug abuse.

Miller, Geri. “Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling.” 2nd ed.