Addiction Studies

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Pursue Your Passion to Help Others

Addiction Studies at EWU is an interdisciplinary program that helps you understand the complexities of substance use prevention and treatment.

As a National Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) education provider, our curriculum prepares you for a range of meaningful careers in different fields, including healthcare, criminal justice, human services, and business.

Regardless of the degree you pursue, you’ll gain the skills employers value through practical field experience and comprehensive, holistic coursework.

Why Study at the Region's Polytechnic?

Get a hands-on education, real-world experience, and personalized support from faculty so you can launch your career with confidence.

Affordable Education

Benefit from the lowest tuition rates in Washington and financial aid options to help you graduate debt-free.

NAADAC Approved

Study with confidence in a well-rounded Addiction Studies program approved by NAADAC.

Strong Job Opportunities

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts an average job growth of 23% for addiction counselors through 2026.

Expert Faculty

Learn from dedicated, passionate professionals who bring decades of on-the-job insight into the classroom.

Online Classes Available

Take courses at your convenience and complete assignments when it works for your schedule.

What You Will Learn

  • Substance use prevention and treatment
  • Critical thinking to challenge assumptions
  • How to redefine social problems from a different perspective
  • The power of individual behavior to transform a community
“I loved the Addiction Studies program because it combined education, compassion, and skills to provide individuals with hope—and taught me how to truly support them in their recovery journey. I’d recommend this program because it prepares you to work with people in a meaningful way." — Mimi Berlinger ’08

Careers in Addiction Studies

The Addiction Studies curriculum prepares students for a wide variety of occupational possibilities.

Addiction Counselor

Detox Specialist

Prevention Specialist

Substance Use Disorder Professional

Our Mission

Addiction Studies fosters the concept of Transformative Learning following the basic tenet: you cannot change anyone but yourself.

Addiction Studies strives to provide opportunities for students to become aware and critical of their own and others’ assumptions and to recognize frames of reference using their sociological imaginations to redefine problems from a different perspective.

As we change the way we react and behave in our environments, others around us may also be transformed, thereby enhancing community consciousness.

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