Brian has worked in the addiction field for over 30 years and is the Client Services Co-Ordinator for a Dublin based Addiction Service. He is involved in counselling, group work, supervision and training. He was a member of the Community Reinforcement Steering Committee upon its launch and was the Community Detoxification Broker for the Ballymun area. Brian completed his Motivational Interviewing for trainers in 1999. He facilitates the M.I Module of the Diploma in Community Drugs Work, U.C.D. and has provided numerous workshops on Addiction related issues. He has served on the board of the Addiction Counsellors of Ireland, is a member of The Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. an Accredited Addiction Counsellor and an Accredited Clinical Supervisor.