Diagnosis and Treatment.

Catalog description

This course in diagnosis and treatment of addictive disorders is designed to assist counselors in the study of the principles of diagnosis and use of current diagnostic tools, including the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. Emphasis is placed on: 1) contemporary theories of addictive behavior, 2) pharmacological classification of addictive substances, 3) assessment of addictive disorders, and 4) models of addiction treatment. Additionally, principles and models of biopsychosocial assessments, case conceptualization, concepts of normalcy and psychopathology leading to diagnoses and appropriate counseling plans are covered. Prerequisites: COUN 524 Ethics in Counseling, COUN 525 Principles of counseling COUN 529 Theories of Counseling; COUN 530 COUN 549 INTERNSHIP II- 6 semester hours Techniques of Counseling; COUN 536 Community /Agency Counseling.