Hi Todd,
Welcome. Nursing really does sound like a good fit for you and I don't think your interests are funny at all. There really is no best place to start although many will say "get a solid med-surg foundation." That will never be a wrong thing to do but don't feel it's necessary. The only recommendation I can make is to think about a Master's Degree. Depending on what your Bachelor's Degree is in, it will likely help you along the addictions counseling pathway.
Good luck, and stay in touch.
R
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