Advanced Counseling Theories in Addiction

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The course addresses advanced theories and models of treating substance abuse addiction clients. The students will learn about evaluating and identifying individualized strategies and treatment modalities relative to clients’ stage of substance dependence, motivation for change, or recovery. In addition, students examine strategies for enhancing client motivation to change, managing cravings, and preventing relapse in addition to learning about recovery support tools and systems, such as vocation, family, social networks, and community systems. Special topics include legal standards, regulatory processes, continuum of care, and service delivery in addiction counseling.