Survey of Addiction

Catalog description

The purpose of this course is to introduce core concepts in addiction counseling/treatment. This course provides a foundation for understanding the physiology of addiction, addressing the family system, working with co-occurring disorders, and considering treatments that are culturally appropriate. Information and learning experiences focus on the following topics: theories on the etiology of addiction, screening and treating addiction, various approaches to treating addiction, the neurobiology/physiology of addiction, the long-term trajectory of addiction recovery, how the family system is impacted by addiction, the role of twelve step and other self-help meetings in the treatment of addiction, co-occurring issues that often accompany addiction, introduction to treatment planning and service coordination, and a consideration of social justice issues connected to addiction and addiction treatment. .