Should Recovering Addicts and Alcoholics Be Allowed to Become Professional Addiction Counselors?

Question by mrb: should recovering addicts and alcoholics be allowed to become professional addiction counselors?

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Answer by noninvultuous
…only if philosophers learning include lawyers purposes.

Answer by jdavis_1019
maybe after overcoming their addiction they would be great counselors cuz they’ve experienced what other addicts are going through and can help them. but if they’re still trying to overcome the addiction i don’t think so.

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