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Dependency And Addictions –
cmhc561
(3 credits)
This course addresses substance abuse-dependency concepts and counseling practices. Topics include an overview of dependency theories, major substances of abuse, assessment, diagnosis, treatment modalities, special topics, and working with diverse populations.
This graduate-level course is 6 weeks.
This course may be available to
take individually or as part of a degree or certificate program.
To enroll, speak with an enrollment advisor.
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Assessment and Diagnosis
- Explore the DSM classifications related to substance abuse and addiction and discuss the limitations of the DSM classification system.
- Identify common models and instruments for the assessment of various types of addictions.
- Discuss the effects of comorbidity on assessment and diagnosis.
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Impact of Substance Abuse and Addiction
- Identify and describe the biopsychosocial impact on the addict.
- Identify and describe the impact of substance abuse and addiction on family and social organizations.
- Examine an extended client situation involving dependent and codependent processes.
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Intervention and Treatment Planning
- Examine the counselors role and ethical responsibilities in the intervention process.
- Describe various intervention models and theories of treatment designed to help the addict and family members accept treatment.
- Discuss the role of self-help (12-step programs) in the intervention and treatment of substance abuse and addictive disorders.
- Compare and contrast clinical treatment strategies (in-patient and out-patient) with those of self-help programs.
- Describe methods of evaluating the effectiveness treatment programs.
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Process of Addiction: Etiology, Stages, Models, and Risk Factors
- Define and differentiate between substance use, misuse, abuse, addiction and explore the etiology of addiction.
- Discuss the similarities between drug addictions and other forms of addictions (gambling, sexual addiction, food, self-harm, etc.).
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Treatment, Prognosis, and Relapse Prevention
- Identify and discuss obstacles to maintaining recovery.
- Define the counselors role in assisting the client in maintaining recovery.
- Identify and articulate components of a relapse prevention plan.
- Describe special relapse related issues for a dual diagnosis client.
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Working with Diverse Populations
- Distinguish the special needs of diverse groups such as women, adolescents, gays, lesbians, elderly, and various ethnicities in the intervention, treatment, and relapse prevention of substance abuse and addiction.
- Distinguish the needs related to schools, work organizations, and social groups in the intervention, treatment, and relapse prevention of substance abuse and addiction.
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- While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
- Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
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