COUN 761 - Addictions, Dual Diagnoses, and Recovery-Oriented Treatment

Prerequisites
COUN 613 and COUN 701

This one-unit advanced course expands on the basic principles of substance abuse theory, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment introduced in COUN 761. The course addresses addiction issues from prevention to treatment and long-term care, with a special focus on the effects of substance use and abuse on populations at risk for addiction. Addictions such as eating disorders, compulsive overeating, gambling, online gaming, sexual addictions, and so on, are also discussed throughout the course. Key topics include assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of substance abuse disorders and addictions, as well as co-occurring disorders. Medical, legal, social, political, and racial aspects of substance use issues are covered through readings and discussions, as well as course assignments. Current best practices, including the recovery-oriented systems of care (ROSC) approach to treatment, are presented; the importance of community resources, support systems/individuals, client advocacy, and multicultural competence are stressed.

Course credits: 3