Improve this " As a first year addiction professional, you are more likely to encounter time management and burnout issues, in my opinion. This is because when working with clients, there is often a lot of emotional labor involved. Additionally, addiction professionals may have to work long hours or be on call, which can lead to burnout. One strategy to address this issue is to set boundaries with clients. This means setting clear expectations about what you are and are not willing to do. For example, you may want to limit the number of hours you work or the number of clients you see in a day. Additionally, it is important to have a support system in place, whether that is a supervisor, colleague, or friend. Setting boundaries with customers is one method for dealing with time management and burnout. Setting up clear expectations about what you are and are not willing to do entails doing this. For instance, you might want to set a daily work limit or a daily customer visitation limit. A support system should be in place, whether it be a boss, a group of colleagues, or a buddy