While going through different stages in life and tackling problems, we generally are too involved in the situation to make a rational decision. We need the guidance of others at such times. Most people are born counselors while others train to become one. They have the ability of listening to others' problems in an unbiased manner and then, without passing judgement or domineering, they give possible solutions or remedies. The person is then given the authority to make his or her own decisions.
Counseling is a fairly common and extensive field in the West, and is slowly picking up in India.
It involves everything from mental to physical problems. Most people do not realise it, but psychology is a science - a study of the human mind, the body and the development of both. A good portion of the addict population are people who need help in many areas of their lives. Often these people are unaware of the kinds of assistance available, whether they are eligible, or how to go about finding help. Counselors refer patients to a variety of other services that may help provide a stable platform from which they can fight their drug addiction.