CSAC 890 - Advanced Addictions Treatment

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This course advances and deepens the degree of understanding of theoretical models and research related to addictions counseling. The areas of application include addictive behaviors, alcohol and substance abuse, etiology of addiction, and dual diagnosis and comorbidity. Treatment approaches such as motivational interviewing, the stages of change model, and the precursors model of change will be discussed. Students will also examine established evidence-based treatment approaches, strategies, and techniques from cognitive, behavioral, existential, Adlerian, and Gestalt therapy perspectives. In addition, advanced applications of group and family systems treatments are included in the course. The effects of addictions on the interpersonal, systemic, and environmental aspects of the client’s life are studied as well. Detailed study of relapse prevention and treatment are provided. Twelve-step approaches are also discussed in detail, including their efficacy. Ethical and multicultural issues in addictions counseling and in supervision and training of addictions counselors will also be addressed.