Todd, Congrats on choosing nursing - a very commendable decision! You will find nursing a rewarding yet demanding career. Addiction recovery is a great decision for you. I understand why you would choose nursing over teaching or counseling. I believe that nursing will be a good fit for you - the next question is where to go. Here is a little information about what to consider when choosing a nursing school. I hope this is helpful to you and anyone else trying to figure out which school to go to! Good luck!