EDCE 7600 - Addictions Counseling Theory and Practice

• Identify appropriate assessment and screening practices for Substance abuse, aggression/danger to self or others as well as co-occuring mental disorders
• Identify signs and symptoms of Substance Abuse in children, adolescents, adults and families
• Identify the theories of addiction, their differences and their proper application
• The student will be able to articulate concepts related to harm reduction relative to drug usage
• The student will be able to conduct a drug and alcohol assessment and be able to accurately diagnose the client
• The student will examine the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver effective counseling to those who are chemically dependent.
• The student will gain a basic understanding of the addiction process and how it manifests itself in various populations
• The student will gain an understanding of the biopsychosocial approach to addiction.
• The student will learn how cultural and gender effect the addiction process.
• The student will learn how drug and alcohol addiction impacts the family.
• The student will learn the various models and theories of addiction and will be able to translate those models/theories into practical applications