Forty-two rehabilitation counselors participated in a study regarding perceived training needs concerning alcohol and other drug abuse (AODA) treatment and assessment. Participants reported that 85% of consumers with whom they worked had AODA issues, yet over half rated their graduate training in AODA treatment and assessment as poor, and their practices were marginally proficient. Referral to self-help groups and cognitive-behavioral coping skills training were common intervention approaches. A change of curriculum requirements, continuing education opportunities and other professional training websites should be considered as an outlet to improve rehabilitation counselors' competency to serve consumers with AODA issues. (Contains 2 tables.)