Addictions Counseling I

Catalog description

This course is the first of two courses designed to address the specific treatment approaches utilized in working with the populations impacted by substance use. Specific treatment approaches as well as common assessment tools will be reviewed. Various career opportunities within the realm of the substance use treatment field will be explored. Students will be introduced to the concept of the legal impact that drugs and alcohol have on society and will have an opportunity to experience either drug court or DUI court as part of their learning experience. Specific Illinois state rules which govern treatment will be discussed (Rule 2060) as well as rules and laws of confidentiality. Standardized treatment protocol, such as utilizing the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) will be formally explained. The various levels of care and treatment settings will be explored so that students planning on pursuing certification can begin thinking of an internship placement that will be a good match.