Reaching others after improving self

My goal is addictions counsiler, it has been my dream since the age of 16. I am pretty well educated in spirituality, and used many different types of drugs myself so I know that there are many people that I can help as there are many people that I have already helped. I have been able to overcome them through my spiritual growth. I also have found the root of my use and have shared it with many. After people have heard my story they have been strenghtened and were able to find many of there faults and the neat thing is my goal was to just share my story. Not to judge anyone. I have found many new friends that were serious about overcomming their addictions. It is GREAT!