Introduction to Addiction Counseling    3 s.h

Catalog description

This course provides an overview of the field of counseling for substance abuse and addictive behaviors. The focus will be centered on alcohol and other drug use. Course topics will include models and theories of addiction/substance use, psychological processes surrounding addictive behaviors, the diversity of addiction, and models and techniques that work towards the prevention and treatment of addiction. Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to challenge common conceptualizations of addictions as portrayed in modern society and gain knowledge on the basic foundations of addiction counseling. Prereq.: None.