COUN 534 Addiction Counseling: Treatment and Contemporary Issues
Study of the theories and scope of addiction from both the personal and social viewpoints with consideration given to the impact on the family. Provides theoretical knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide addictions counseling services in both school and mental health settings. Emphasis is on diagnosis and evidence-based treatment for addictions, problem gambling, and co-occurring disorders. The impact of "stigma" as well as the history and contributions of the recovery movement are explored. Consideration is given to current trends, cultural context and primary prevention resources. Ethical and legal considerations in practice are also addressed.